Timisoara Forum for European Values
Timisoara Forum for European Values
After putting cities at the heart of Europe’s debate, Timișoara turns the spotlight on the values that hold Europe together
A joint initiative of the City of Timișoara and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania
The Timișoara Forum for European Values is a European platform for dialogue dedicated to democratic resilience, women’s leadership, youth engagement, culture as a pillar of social cohesion, competitiveness, civic participation, and the values that underpin the European project.
The Forum brings together European political leaders, diplomats, representatives of local and regional authorities, academics, civil society organizations, cultural actors, and business leaders to identify solutions and partnerships that strengthen Europe’s resilience.
Simultaneously, Romania, in its capacity as the acting Chair of the Central European Initiative (CEI), will host in Timișoara a meeting of the 16 Ministers of Foreign Affairs from the European member states of the organization. This event will take place back-to-back with the Timișoara Forum for European Values.
The meeting of the foreign ministers will formally mark the conclusion of Romania’s term as Chair of the CEI. The ministers are expected to adopt a joint political declaration addressing issues of common interest, including: support for the European integration of candidate countries; strengthening regional resilience in the current complex security environment; enhancing regional cooperation; and reaffirming the CEI’s special role in fostering direct links between EU member states and candidate countries from the Western Balkans and the Eastern Neighbourhood.
The Timișoara Forum for European Values is more than an annual event. It is a long-term investment in a European space for dialogue, built in a city whose identity is rooted in freedom, openness, and civic courage.
This year, the Timișoara Forum for European Values invites you to join a series of debates and conferences featuring prominent European political leaders, policymakers, experts, and public figures.
Among this year’s key debates:
- Resilience in a Disrupted World
- Compete or Collapse? Europe’s Economic Resilience in the Age of Geopolitical Disruption
- Are Women Saving Democracy or Is Democracy Still Failing Women?
- Russia’s Hybrid War Against European Democracy
- Can Cities Keep Europe Democratic When National Politics Polarize?
- Freedom, Innovation and Responsibility in Europe’s Future
Participation in all Forum events is free of charge; however, prior registration is required.