When presenting his candidacy, Mr Duff outlined the Federalists’ response to the current events:
Above all, the European federalists are truly engaged to combat the rise of nationalism. At a time when Europe is facing security challenges at home and abroad, when the financial system’s stability is at risk, and when the consequences of climate change are becoming real, the need for European unity is greater than ever.
’Sauve qui peut’ policies will be ruinous.Only a united response as advocated by federalists’ makes sense
’Sauve qui peut’ policies will be ruinous. Only a united response as advocated by federalists’ makes sense. The UEF is well placed to articulate solutions and to campaign for their urgent adoption and effective implementation. "
Mr Duff also emphasized the key priority for the federalists:
We need the Treaty of Lisbon ratified. If, in the course of 2009, the EU proves itself unable to settle its constitutional problems it will be sending a message of helplessness to the outside world. Europe’s citizens need and deserve a coherent system of governance that can meet aspirations and address anxieties.
Our goal is a federal union of states and citizens with the capacity to act effectively and democratically abroad and at home. Europe is entering into its post-national age and we should shape its institutions accordingly. concluded Duff.
1. On 21 October 2008 at 09:20, by valery Replying to: Andrew Duff elected as new president of the European Federalists
Congratulations to Andrew Duff ! I had the opportunity to listen to him speaking in conferences several times, and read one of his books. I am convinced that he will be a great UEF president and I am looking forward to help the organisation under his leadership.
2. On 21 October 2008 at 09:33, by Fabien Cazenave Replying to: Andrew Duff elected as new president of the European Federalists
Yes congratulations ! I was at the congress of UEF and I hope that our campagn “Who is your candidate” will be a great success.
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