Convention on the Future of Europe
Convention on the Future of Europe : Launched on 28 February 2002, the Convention brings together representatives of the heads of governments and of the parliaments of the European Union Member States and the candidate countries, representatives from the European Commission and the European Parliament, as well as a number of observers. In total there are 105 participants; their task was to debate the issues raised by the Laeken Declaration and formulate an agenda for the 2004 Intergovernmental Conference (IGC). The Convention is modelled on the Charter of Fundamental Rights of 2000, and is a response to growing concerns about popular perceptions of the remoteness of IGCs. Supporters of the Convention believe that it has the ability to reach decisions on the future of the EU that more accurately reflect the concerns and wishes of EU citizens. See: Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; European Constitution; Intergovernmental Conference (IGC); Laeken Declaration
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