Building a Democratic Horizon: European Proposals
As the far right continues to gain ground across Europe, building democratic alternatives and strengthening anti-fascist movements has become an increasingly urgent task. How can progressive forces respond to these challenges while defending diversity, democratic participation and the rights of peoples?
As part of the 4th Antifascist Weekend, taking place in Palma, Mallorca, this two-day programme will bring together political representatives, activists and thinkers from different European territories to discuss anti-fascism, democratic renewal and the possibilities of imagining a more just and inclusive future for Europe.
The programme includes a discussion on anti-fascist perspectives for Mallorca and Europe, a workshop exploring the role of social media influencers in strengthening democracy, and a dialogue on the political and philosophical potential of utopia.
Program
Friday 16 October
Roundtable: For an Anti-Fascist Mallorca and Europe
Speakers:
- Claire Gago-Chidaine, Bureau Member of Coppieters Foundation
- Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Member of the European Parliament for Compromís
- Francesca Butera, activist with the Trinacria movement (Sicily)
- Lluís Apesteguia, MÉS candidate for the Government of the Balearic Islands
- Livia Volpei, Deputy Secretary General of Femu A Corsica (Corsica)
- David Pujol, MÉS candidate for Palma City Council
Saturday 17 October
Workshop: Anti-Fascism on Social Media: Influencers for Democracy
Workshop led by Ángela Vázquez and Sara Rivero from WOKE UP
Imagining the Future: Can We Imagine Utopia?
A dialogue between Aurora Jardhi, teacher, and Eudald Espluga, philosopher, exploring the role of utopian thinking in imagining alternative political and social futures.
Closing debate & Lunch
Practicalities:
Dates: Friday, 16 October and Saturday, 17 October 2026
Venue: La Col·lectiva, Carrer de Jeroni Pou, 9, Palma, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.
Language: The event will be held in Spanish and English.
Registration:
To RSVP, please send an email to info@coppietersfoundation.eu
Get involved:
Share your views about the event on Twitter @ideasforeurope
Press:
Media inquiries can be addressed to info@coppietersfoundation.eu
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This event is a joint initiative of Coppieters Foundation and Darder-Mascaró Foundation
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This event is financially supported by the European Parliament. The European Parliament is not liable for the content of the event nor the opinions of the speakers.
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