The information in this section deals with the organisation and setup of the Convention on the Future of Europe. Please see 'The Convention Members' for details of the individuals that make up the Convention.

Introduction to the Convention Introduction to the Convention The Laeken Declaration was the result of the European Council of 14-15th December 2001, at the conclusion of the Belgian... MORE... Background to the Laeken Declaration The European Union began life as a Community of six member states, concerned primarily with economic integration. Successive enlargements brought... MORE... The Laeken Declaration The Laeken Declaration includes three parts. Part one is entitled: “Europe at a Crossroads”, which is a short analysis of... MORE...

The Composition of the Convention Composition of the Convention The Convention will be composed of just over 100 members, with a Presidium of 12. The Presidium The President of... MORE...

The Working Methods of the Convention Working Methods Decision-making in the Convention will be based on consensus, which is subtly different from unanimity. It means that a very... MORE...

Convention Agenda & Documents Agenda of the April Session Next week, the Convention will really begin its work. Meeting on Monday 15.04 and Tuesday 16.04, the Convention members will... MORE... Convention Rules of Procedure The rules of the Convention have now been set, and are listed here. THE EUROPEAN CONVENTION The Secretariat Brussels, 14... MORE... Contribution of the UEF to the Convention APPEAL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE FUTURE OF EUROPE "FOR A EUROPEAN FEDERAL CONSTITUTION" Freedom, security, peace and welfare are... MORE...

The Prospects for the Convention Prospects for the Convention A Convention to draw up proposals for reform of the European Union has long been strongly demanded by the majority... MORE...