European Free Alliance (EFA)

Is there an alternative to the rise of the far right in the EU?
Est. 5minAs the polls for the EU elections foresee a rise of the far-right, EFA proposes another alternative. Instead of continuing with “business as usual” or going backwards to the darkest years of Europe, EFA proposes a step towards the future.

Democracy without limits: no more undemocratic thresholds in Europe
Est. 7minSome people are systematically excluded from any political representation, an unfair situation that must be addressed By Lorena López de Lacalle, EFA President and Manuela Ripa, MEP. All European citizens are equal. That is the basic principle of European democracy. Nevertheless, when …

Pegasus: EU in need to step up as a citizens’ rights guarantor
Est. 6minFor many EU citizens who do not align with their member states’ interests, the EU is a higher level of authority that can guarantee their rights. The Union must step up to this expectation and fulfil its role as a safeguard of rights – not least to strengthen people’s trust in the institutions.

Normality is not an option: the post-pandemic Union must be a new Europe of all peoples
Est. 6minCoronavirus has exposed the structural problems in our societies at all levels. To mark Europe Day, EFA believes a post-pandemic Union must be a more diverse, representative and democratic Europe of all peoples.