Created in the aftermath of global conflict, the United Nations embodies a shared commitment to peace, human dignity, equality, and international cooperation.
Today, this vision faces growing challenges, from geopolitical tensions and armed conflicts to inequality and climate crises. These pressures have also intensified calls for a more effective, representative, and inclusive multilateral system.
Europe and the European Union remain committed to multilateralism, while recognising the need for greater coherence and stronger dialogue with partners across the Global South and beyond.
Organised by MEP Della Valle (The Left) and Pax Christi International, this conference brought together diverse perspectives to discuss the future of multilateralism and pathways towards a more just, inclusive, and peaceful international order.
🗓️ Tuesday, September 29th
🕑 18:30
📍 European Parliament Building, Brussels – Room 1G2
The discussion featured contributions from the Members of the European Parliament.
Moderated by: Giulia Bordin, Pax Christi International (PCI)
Welcome and Introductions
- Danilo Della Valle, MEP (The Left)
- Alfonso Scarano, Ass. Federico Caffè
Keynote Address: Khalid Malik, Development economist and former UNDP Human Development Report Director. Written contribution: A United Nations for a Changed World
UN Perspective: Rory Keane, Head of Office of the United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security (UNLOPS), Brussels Office
Panel discussion: Crisis or Opportunity? Multilateralism in a Fragmented World
- Leoluca Orlando, MEP (Greens/EFA)
- Mattia Tosato, Representative of PCI at UNOG
- Ei Hnin Hlaing and Saul Kenny, Article 109
Panel discussion: Multilateralism in Practice
- Danilo Della Valle
- Luigi Ferrajoli, Jurist and legal philosopher
- Sr. Wamuyu Wachira, Peace pratictioner in Africa region and PCI Co-President
- Martha Inés Romero, Peace pratictioner in LAC region and PCI Secretary General
- Sharon Dolev and Emad Kiyaei, Middle East Treaty Organization (METO)
- Florian Eblenkamp, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
- Matteo Lucatello, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Panel discussion: Europe’s Leverage: Can the EU Shape UN Reform?
- Marco Tarquinio, MEP (S&D)
- Alfonso Zardi, Representative of PCI at the Council of Europe
- Sean Conner, International Peace Bureau (IPB)
Closing remarks
- Michael von der Schulenburg, MEP
- Danilo Della Valle
- Giulia Bordin
