Union of European Federalists
The Union of European Federalists (UEF) is a nongovernmental and supranational organisation
dedicated to the promotion of a democratic and federal Europe.
It consists of 20 constituent organisations and it has been active at the European, national and local
levels for more than 50 years. It was founded shortly after World War II with the belief that only a
European Federation, based on the idea of unity in diversity, could overcome the division of the
European continent that had caused the suffering and destruction of the two World Wars.
Federalists believed that only a common effort of European citizens working towards this goal could
create a peaceful and democratic Europe guaranteeing freedom and the protection of human rights.
The aim of the Union of European Federalists is therefore to bring together citizens who desire to
work for the federal unity of Europe, to act as a catalyst of democratic forces in Europe and to
stimulate public debate on the political content of the 'European project'.
Members of our organisation come from all over Europe and are of all age groups and backgrounds.
They all share a common concern about the future of Europe and of the European Union.
Not being affiliated to any political party, UEF is an autonomous political movement. It cooperates
with and seeks to influence European, national and local institutions, parties and associations. Its
supporters are decision makers from a wide political spectrum, which allows the UEF to influence
daily politics of the European Union more effectively. UEF cooperates with the Young European
Federalists (JEF), the European Movement, the World Federalist Movement and other pro-European
organisations, which share similar concern about the future of Europe.
Political lobbying at all levels and grass-root activities aiming to raise public awareness are thus the
cornerstones of our work for a more democratic Europe.
Union of European Federalists in Serbia
Section of the UEF in Serbia was established in May 2009, following the Founding Assembly where
gathered founders elected temporary institutions to run the organization until the First Congress of
the UEF in Serbia, scheduled for October 2009.
UEF in Serbia gathers citizens who wish to contribute to the promotion of European and democratic
values in Serbia, European integration with the goal of obtaining a full-time membership of Serbia in
the European Union, as well as encouraging public debate on the political content of the European
Union and the creation of the European Federation.
Basic documents
The most important governing document of the UEF in Serbia is its Statute, which regulates the role,
scope, goals, objectives and functioning of the organization and its bodies. Additionally, the Charter,
binding to all the members of the UEF in Serbia, outlines the core values organization stands for.
Union of European Federalists
Stanislava Sremcevica 8/17, Belgrade, Serbia
+381 60 30 42 231
[email protected] www.uef.rs
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Institutional structure of the UEF in Serbia
The main bodies of the UEF in Serbia are: the Congress, the Executive Bureau, the President, the
Secretary General and the Supervisory Board.
The Congress is the highest body of the UEF in Serbia, composed of all members of the organization.
It is convened regularly once in two years. This body has the most important powers in the
organization, such as to elect other organization’s bodies, and the power to change the Statute.
The Executive Bureau, together with the President, is the main executive branch of the organization.
It ensures the fulfilment of the goals of the UEF. The Executive Bureau is composed of five members,
elected by the Congress. The President, the Deputy President and the Secretary General are
members of the Executive Bureau at whose meetings they participate in this capacity.
The President represents the organization in all legal matters, provides guidance and coordination of
its work. President of the UEF in Serbia presides the sessions of the Executive Bureau and
coordinates the work of the body.
The Secretary General of the UEF in Serbia coordinates the work of the secretariat, prepares the
meetings of other bodies of the organization, and is responsible for all internal and external
communication.
The Supervisory Board supervises the financial matters of the organization, and if needed, reports
the Executive Bureau on noted irregularities. It is consisted of three members, who have a duty of
submitting a report to each session of the Congress.
Union of European Federalists
Stanislava Sremcevica 8/17, Belgrade, Serbia
+381 60 30 42 231
[email protected] www.uef.rs
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UEF Serbia’s Operational Centres and Units
UEF in Serbia has developed centres and operational units which deal with project preparation and
implementation, providing expertise, conducting research and studies. These organizational units
help the Executive Bureau to effectively implement the goals of the organization.
European
Policy Centre
Advocacy
Centre
Executive
Bureau
Publishing
Centre
Information &
Communication
Unit
The European Policy Centre (CEP) in an independent think-tank seeking to develop practical,
effective and evidence based European policy solutions to the problems facing Serbia, the region
and Europe.
The Advocacy Centre promotes the need and the benefits of the unification of Europe on the
federalist principles, as well as the association of Serbia to the European Union, by organizing public
events – meetings, conferences, seminars, lectures, round tables, panels.
The Publishing Centre publishes books and other publications on the Serbian European integration
process, as well as the federal future of Europe.
The Information and Communication Unit takes care of all internal and external communication of
the UEF in Serbia.
Contact
Union of European Federalists
Section in Serbia
Stanislava Sremcevica 8/17
11000 Belgrade, Serbia
+381 60 30 42 231
[email protected]  www.uef.rs
Union of European Federalists
Stanislava Sremcevica 8/17, Belgrade, Serbia
+381 60 30 42 231
[email protected] www.uef.rs
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