Tu was für Europa

Tu was für Europa is a non-partisan, non-profit initiative founded in February 2019 to advocate for the strengthening and promotion of European values. Initiated by prominent figures such as Martin Schulz, Franziska Brantner, Klaas Heufer-Umlauf, and Vera Lisakowski, the initiative aims to inspire individuals, groups, and institutions to actively engage for a united Europe[2].

The main mission of Tu was für Europa is to strengthen the pro-European consensus and to bring the European idea to life in the spirit of international understanding. The initiative focuses on making Europe visible and tangible not just as an institution, but above all as a community of people. It emphasizes that Europe should be desired and strengthened by most people despite all criticism, rather than being left to those who want to abolish it[1][2].

Tu was für Europa offers a variety of projects and initiatives to make Europe tangibly experienced:

• EuroJam: An annual event in Berlin that brings together high-profile speakers, musicians, and a diverse audience to discuss new impulses and perspectives on Europe[4].
• The Voices of Europe Project: A choir that unites people from different European backgrounds and languages. The project also includes sing-along concerts and the opportunity to learn European languages[1][4].
• Colours of Europe Award: An award that honors and encourages innovative and successful European projects in small towns and municipalities[1][4].
• Happy Europe Day: An initiative aimed at making Europe Day on May 9th better known and strengthening it as a symbol of a tolerant and diverse Europe. A new ritual is established where people spread the greeting "Happy Europe Day!"[5].

Tu was für Europa is continuously committed to strengthening the European community, especially in the years between European elections when the topic of Europe often receives less focus. The initiative collaborates with a range of cooperation and project partners to achieve its goals and integrate Europe into the daily lives of people. Through its projects and campaigns, the initiative aims to ensure that Europe remains not just an abstract idea, but a vibrant reality that is carried and experienced by the people[1][2].

Through its diverse activities and the commitment of numerous supporters and partners, Tu was für Europa significantly contributes to strengthening the European idea and promoting a positive, future-oriented perspective on Europe.

• 1 - https://tu-was-fuer-europa.de/en/
• 2 - https://tu-was-fuer-europa.de/verein/
• 3 - https://www.talanx.com/de/talanx_gruppe/marken/tu_europa
• 4 - https://tu-was-fuer-europa.de/projekte/
• 5 - https://tu-was-fuer-europa.de/europatag/