The political and economic crises gripping France and Germany—the two central pillars of the European Union—highlight not only the declining trajectory of Europe over the past 15 years but also the inherent shortcomings of the EU’s intergovernmental structure. These crises expose a Europe struggling to navigate a series of challenges, hindered by inflexible frameworks and the lack of a unified, continent-wide strategy to revitalize its economy and address the needs of its citizens.
Germany is now reconsidering its rigid “debt brake,” but only after the ensuing policies that arguably contributed to its economic downturn. France, meanwhile, grapples with a crisis of democracy and its ballooning deficit. In both countries the far right is gaining ground. Across the continent, the rise of far-right movements is fueled by widespread disenchantment with political elites and a growing sense of powerlessness among citizens. Many perceive the current European system as marginalizing democratic deliberation and choice, leaving people disillusioned and disconnected. Even modest reforms, like those proposed by Mario Draghi to reflect shifting realities, have been dismissed.
The way out of the current predicament is a federal Europe
This confluence of crises and gridlocks not only weakens Europe and its people but also threatens the stability of national democratic institutions and traditions. We believe the solution lies in a bold reimagining of the European project: the establishment of a Federal European State.
Together for Europe – Movement for the European Federal Union is a grassroots initiative dedicated to involving European citizens in building a radically different political structure—a federal state that strengthens democracy, empowers its people, and restores Europe’s relevance on the global stage. The current path is unsustainable, and the entrenched national and European bureaucracies are unlikely to lead the necessary transformation.
Join us in our mission to create a Europe where democratic participation and decision-making are central, and where the voices of its citizens resonate globally. Together, we can build a brighter future for Europe.