Europe Committee Meeting (Online)
1st April 2026
Online meeting of the Europe Committee , 1st April 2026
The Europe Committee of the Socialist International convened virtually on April 1 , 2026 to exchange views on the challenges faced by the European continent in an evolving international context . The meeting was Chaired by Paul Magnette, *President of the Europe committee *, with the General Coordinator of the SI Chantal Kambiwa and Executive Vice President Paulina Lampsa also in attendance.
The discussion brought together representatives from across the continent and neighbouring regions, reflecting a broad range of perspectives on current geopolitical dynamics.
Participants engaged in a wide ranging dialogue on Europe’s place in a changing global landscape, underlining the importance of reinforcing resilience, safeguarding democratic principles, and promoting cooperation among nations. The conversation also highlighted the need to reflect on Europe’s role in contributing to stability, peace, and inclusive development at both regional and global levels.
Across the exchanges, there was a shared emphasis on the value of multilateralism, solidarity, and progressive dialogue in addressing common challenges. Participants stressed the importance of maintaining open channels of cooperation while fostering a forward looking vision grounded in shared values.
The meeting formed part of an ongoing process of reflection within the committee, contributing to continued discussions on Europe’s future and its engagement with global partners.
As the issue of where Europe ends and therefore , the question of enlargement was raised in the meeting , it was announced that the Balkan Working Group chaired by Aleksandar Bogdanovic from our member party DPS of Montenegro, will organise a Round Table event in the framework of Global Progressive Mobilisation.
List of Speakers
Participants
Chantal Kambiwa
SI General Coordinator
Paulina Lampsa
SI Executive Vice President
Romina Kuko
SPA
Albania
Georgi Anastasov
PBSD
Bulgaria
Grisha Mijorski
PBSD
Bulgaria
Ilona Sorri
SDP
Finland
Eero Heinäluoma
SDP
Finland
Nasima Razmyar
SDP
Finland
Olivier Faure
PS
France
Dimitris Oikonomou
PASOK
Greece
Pia Locatelli
PSI
Italy
Alexandar Bogdanovic
DPS
Montenegro
Sula Ion
ESDP / PSDE
Republic of Moldova
Natasa Mihailovic
SDPS
Serbia
Sule Bucak
CHP
Türkiye
Olena Skomoroshchenko
SDPU
Ukraine