JEF Belgium

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

In October 2024, JEF Belgium President Kalojan Hoffmeister represented Young European Federalists Belgium in a debate titled ‘Youth Priorities for the Future of the EU.’ The event was organized in collaboration with Stand Up For Europe and KMOP Policy Centre.

Participants included Michaela Di Bucci, Director at the European Commission’s DG for Research and Innovation, and Benedetta Scuderi, MEP from the Greens/EFA group. Discussions covered key topics such as Treaty change, youth engagement and education, environment and climate, and security and defense.

Kalojan emphasized the importance of concrete follow-up to initiatives like the Conference on the Future of Europe, particularly regarding proposals like a ‘President’s Youth Advisory Board.’ JEF Belgium stresses the necessity of tangible outcomes from such forums to ensure meaningful youth participation in EU policy-making.

JEF Belgium extends its gratitude to Stand Up For Europe, KMOP Policy Centre, and all participants for contributing to this discussion on Europe’s future