As we concluded our General Assembly, one thing became clear: 2025 was a year of growth, youth engagement, strengthened networks, and meaningful impact across Europe. Over the past twelve months, we significantly intensified our outreach — from Austria to Germany to France and the Netherlands — and deepened our role as a platform shaping the European debate.
In Munich, we strengthened our presence at the Munich Security Conference, hosting an official MSC side event alongside the European Forum Alpbach and Die Familienunternehmer — a major step in expanding our strategic visibility during the security days.
Austria became a strategic anchor of our activities:
With the Europa Forum Lech, our Young Leaders Advocacy Seminar in Vienna, and two vibrant Political Stammtisch events, we brought leading voices together for high-level dialogue on Europe’s competitiveness and future.
Across the year, we hosted discussions with European leaders, former prime ministers and commissioners, top academics, business representatives, and Young Leaders from all over Europe. Events in Paris, The Hague, Berlin, and Brussels further broadened our footprint.
Policy Impact
Our Working Groups were exceptionally productive:
• 5 sessions,
• 2 published policy papers,
• and a new survey on bureaucracy and competitiveness
These outputs provide concrete ideas for strengthening Europe’s resilience and competitiveness.
Mentoring Program – A Breakthrough Year
Our mentoring program saw a strong rise in engagement.
Mentees published opinion pieces, co-organised our Young Leaders Seminar in Paris, and contributed actively across formats.
A new cohort of 18 mentees—guided by leading experts such as Steffen Kampeter, Prof. Jörg Rocholl, Christian Pellis, Dr. Matthias Koch and Ab van der Touw —marks a new chapter full of momentum and commitment.
A Growing Network
United Europe now counts 17 corporate members and 345 individual members — a diverse, dynamic community driven by a shared vision for a stronger Europe. Interested in becoming a member? Join us!
Looking Ahead to 2026
The first half of next year is already shaping up to be powerful, with:
• our virtual New Year’s Reception with President Günther H. Oettinger,
• another MSC side event “Sovereign Europe 2026”,
• Europa Forum Lech,
• Young Leaders events, and
• the annual FAZ European Economic Conference
Thank you to all members, partners, mentors, and Young Leaders for your trust, energy, and commitment.
Together, we will continue to strengthen Europe’s strategic capacity, shape policy debates, and empower the next generation of European leaders.
Onwards to 2026! 🇪🇺