JEF Belgium

In December 2024, JEF Belgium President Kalojan Hoffmeister held a discussion with Willem van de Voorde, Belgium’s Ambassador and Special Envoy on Climate Change. The conversation focused on the evolving priorities of the European Commission, particularly the increasing emphasis on defense.

The discussion highlighted the current geopolitical landscape and the growing necessity for a common European foreign and security policy, supported by shared military capabilities. President Hoffmeister underscored the urgency for Europe to strengthen its defense strategy and assert its role in global stability.

JEF Belgium supports the call for decisive action in this domain, recognizing that a robust and unified European defense is crucial for the Union’s future security and influence

In November 2024, JEF Belgium board members Gergely Kozár and Kalojan Hoffmeister traveled to Schengen to protest the reintroduction of internal border controls within the European Union. They joined other federalist movements from Germany, France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.The demonstration took place in the village of Schengen, the site where the Schengen Accords were signed 38 years ago, establishing the free movement area in Europe. The action underscored the federalist commitment to preserving the principle of free movement, which is central to European integration.

JEF Belgium President Kalojan emphasizes “Schengen is not just a village or a treaty . It is a promise. A promise of a free, united and borderless Europe ! Let’s keep fighting for