Political Festival of Europe

Held from 25 to 28 August 2022 in Mariager, Denmark, the Political Festival of Europe is an annual festival for democratic dialogue between European nations, organisations and citizens.

About the festival:

Political Festival of Europe – “Det Europæiske Folkemøde” – is a four-day democracy festival that serves as a platform for European political and societal debates and discussions along with an authentic experience of European culture and heritage.

Taking place in the historic town of Mariager in Northern Jutland, Denmark, Political Festival of Europe is a unique opportunity for you to make your voice heard and for partners to access a pan-European audience.

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Political Festival of Europe 2022 is shaped by seven themes: business, climate, culture, democracy, foreign policy, health and technology.

The town of Mariager itself will accordingly be divided into seven zones, in which you will find specialized tents and events surrounding these themes. In addition to the seven zones, we will have three thematic stages which will host debates, talks and hearings with our manyfold speakers, within each and every one of our selected themes.

The themes have been carefully selected according to European political agendas and their global importance. 

Learn more about the themes and different sub-themes:

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Join us!

There are many possibilities for you to join, support and be part of the festival.

  • Partner organisers rent tents or buy timeslots on our stages where they get to shape their own debates, events, workshops and hearings.
  • Sponsors support the running of the Festival through financial or in kind contributions in exchange of different benefits that will be communicated soon.
  • Speakers can sign up for free to join our speakers catalogue or can buy timeslots to organize their own sessions on our stages.
  • A Speakers’ Corner has been set up for smaller organisations, associations, businesses and alike to have a possibility to set up their own activity for a smaller price.
  • Press/media can contact us for media partnerships, interview or event coverage.
  • Volunteers are key in making the Festival happen and are continuously being recruited.
  • Friends are individual donors to the Festival who can pay a small contribution free to help us bring democracy closer to European citizens.

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Confirmed Speakers

Margrethe Vestager
Margrethe Vestager
Mykhailo Vydoinyk
Mykhailo Vydoinyk
Francisco Guerreiro
Francisco Guerreiro
Morten Løkkegaard
Morten Løkkegaard
Niels Fuglsang
Niels Fuglsang
Karen Melchior
Karen Melchior
Pernille Weiss
Pernille Weiss
Mohammed Chahim
Mohammed Chahim
Rasmus Andresen
Rasmus Andresen
Virginijus Sinkevičius
Virginijus Sinkevičius
Marc Angel
Marc Angel
Flemming Møller Mortensen
Flemming Møller Mortensen
Rasmus Prehn
Rasmus Prehn
Kim Valentin
Kim Valentin
Maja Torp
Maja Torp
Marie Bjerre
Marie Bjerre
Elisa Feirrera
Elisa Feirrera
Thor Gunnar Kofoed
Thor Gunnar Kofoed
Peter Kofod
Peter Kofod
Gatis Eglītis
Gatis Eglītis
Emmelie De Forest
Emmelie De Forest
Jeppe Kofod
Jeppe Kofod
Margrete Auken
Margrete Auken
Heléne Fritzon
Heléne Fritzon
Marianne Vind
Marianne Vind
Jonás Fernández
Jonás Fernández
Christel Schaldemose
Christel Schaldemose
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What do people say about us?

We will build a stronger community across European nations and citizens through the Political Festival of Europe.
Stine Bosse
Stine BosseChair of the board
I look forward to taking an active part in debates in August 2022 with my fellow EU parliamentarians and I find it very inspiring, the way it is designed to engage the public. Next year I can listen, contribute and take a lot of inspiration for my future work in developing the European Union.
Pernille Weiss
Pernille WeissMEP, EPP Group
I find it extremely encouraging and interesting to be able to participate in a political debate on the future of Europe across borders. This is the true way in developing the European Union with a European outreach.
Rasmus Andresen
Rasmus AndresenMEP, European Free Alliance
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