Delusional vs Realistic Sovereignty

European ‘sovereignists’ cling to a dangerous illusion: fragmented nations cannot withstand global pressures. True sovereignty lies in democratic federation—a united Europe capable of resisting vassalization and reclaiming political power

Debate Questions for a Federal EU Manifesto

Structured questions to guide crowdsourcing a federalist manifesto, evaluating alignment with federal principles. Themes include federalism vs. intergovernmentalism, fiscal policy, democracy, identity, subsidiarity, and transition. Targets contradictions, ambiguities, and key decisions

Piketty’s Call for a Confident and United Europe

“Europe has the means to lead, not just follow. But first, it needs to believe in itself. The logical next step? A call for a European Federal State, as the key to achieving what Piketty is proposing—a stronger, more unified, and confident Europe.”

The Origins of the Rome Manifesto

The Rome Manifesto emerged in 2017 from a collaboration of young European scholars and professionals, supported by United Europe and Villa Vigoni. It was crafted to address EU crises, reimagine integration, and reflect the pro-European vision of younger generations.

“Getting Serious about European Defense Integration”

The policy brief “Getting Serious about Defense Integration: the European Defence Community Precedent”, co-authored by one of the Rome Manifesto’s principal authors Federico Fabbrini, explores the revitalization of the European Defence Community as a roadmap for contemporary European defense integration