BRUSSELS – A book coordinated by MEP Ana Catarina Mendes (PS) celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, featuring 52 contributions from notable Portuguese figures across politics and culture.
Motivated by significant concerns regarding global issues and a desire to advocate for democracy and the European Union (EU), the MEP took this opportunity to invite a diverse group, including individuals with ties to European institutions, to share their insights on Europe’s future.
Reflecting on the declaration that initiated the EU 75 years ago, Ana Catarina Mendes aims to “continue building Europe,” as she stated in a conversation with Lusa, emphasizing the inclusion of “various perspectives and viewpoints.”
The book titled “75 Years of the Schuman Declaration, What Future for Europe” features contributions from several prominent figures, including the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the President of the European Council, António Costa, former European Commission President José Manuel Durão Barroso, current and former MEPs, as well as cultural personalities such as singer and anti-racism advocate Dino de Santiago.
According to Mendes, “There are 52 voices addressing pressing issues, from climate change and the war in Ukraine to defense policy and human rights, representing a spectrum of political viewpoints.”
The overarching theme of this work is to contribute to the dialogue and “provide a reason for us to continue having Europe,” she added.
The book will be launched this Thursday in Lisbon, with presentations by the President of the Bank of Portugal, Mário Centeno, who also contributed to the volume, alongside historian José Pacheco Pereira and journalist Teresa de Sousa. (11/06/2025)
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