Held on 24 Nov 2011, the WIL biannual meeting in Berlin turned out to be a successful encounter of active women willing to meet and exchange ideas with other women across Europe around improving the competitiveness of the Single market.

In this pro-European environment, and considering the uncertainty behind the future of the Euro and the EU in general, we have shared with our guests an Appeal for Europe, to reassure our network and the politicians about the need to support the EU.

Encouraged by the positive reaction of event participants, we’re taking a step forward by inviting those of you, who adhere to the European values, to leave a comment.

To leave a signature, please add your name and surname.

"There is no future for the people of Europe other than in Union”.

(Jean Monnet, 'Founding father of the EU')

APPEAL FOR EUROPE

We call upon each and every one of you, not to question or doubt the values and objectives of the European Union (EU) in times of crisis, but rather to express your strong support for the Union – now more than ever. We call upon our political leaders to drive European integration further. At a moment of serious crisis it is not the moment to look backwards. What we need are consequent steps to stabilize the financial markets, reduce government budget deficits and enhance economic growth. There is also a need to review Europe’s governance model. We need to move forward with full power towards shaping a strong and resilient European Union.

As Angela Merkel stated, we need a stronger "political union" in Europe to overcome the crisis; "We must develop the European Union's structure further. That does not mean less Europe, but more". It is by strengthening the unity of Europe, that we can overcome the crisis.

The European Union is much more than just an economic union. Today, “Project Europe” is a powerful societal and political vision which has become a reality for every European citizen, with tangible impact on our everyday life. We need to keep in mind and acknowledge the numerous advantages and great benefits that a united and independent Europe brings to EU citizens, including those in the economic, cultural, political, social, scientific, diplomatic and security areas.

It is thanks to the European Integration, that we have achieved the current level of prosperity and wealth across all EU Member States. Furthermore, we must never forget that it is the first time Europe has enjoyed half a century of peace with the EU acting as a peacemaking and peace retaining force. Therefore, we - the citizens of Europe - need to be proactive now. It is up to everyone of us to enhance dialogue, mutual understanding and trust in order to foster and spread confidence in the process of European Integration.

The signees of this appeal for Europe trust that the current crisis can be solved through further development and a deeper integration of the European Union.

Thank you for the time that you have taken to read our appeal.

Please sign below to show your support for fighting the crisis as a united Europe.

WIL is not a political organization and has no political views to defend.

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Éva Kamarás , Deloitte , Consultant

Marie-Pascale de Wouters d'Oplinter , Conseil de l'UE

Eva Kopel , Council of the European Union , Translator

eddie bonesire , artist

Ambreen Saleem , kamraj enterprises pvt ltd. lahore - pakistan , Company secretary

Sixtine Bouygues , Commission , Acting Director - DG Communication

Pinuccia Contino , European Commission , Head of Unit "Multilingualism and Translation Studies"

Claudine Schmuck , GlobalContact , Director

Margarita Borisova Kaisheva , National Association of Small and Medium Business , Senior Expert

Anca Caruntu , Samman law firm

Sylviane Toporkoff , Items International , Partner

Rita Süssmuth , Deutscher Bundestag , Bundestagspräsidentin a.D.

Elisabeth Kelan , King's College London , Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer

cinzia boschiero , E.C.Partners , Director of Communication

Marie-Therese Huppertz

Bernadette Hendrickx , Sanofi Pasteur , Vice President, Senior Medical and Scientific Advisor to the CEO

isabella lenarduzzi , JUMP , ceo

Deborah Leary , Forensic Pathways Ltd , CEO

Ursula Schleicher , former Vice President of the European Parliament

Daphne Trumpf , United Kingdom Rechtsanwältin , LL.M. Coaching and Public Affairs

Katharina Wolf , Deutscher Juristinnenbund

Martina Schraudner , Technical University Berlin , Professor for Gender and Diversity in Organizations

Karoline Munz , Netzwerk Europäische Bewegung Deutschland , Stellv. Generalsekretärin

Andreea Maria Paul , Personal Advisor to the Romanian prime Minister Emil Boc

Elysse Vincze , WIL , Consultant

Tanja Bohm , Microsoft , Government Affairs Manager

Irina Grouchevaia , To The Children of Tschernobyl Foundation , Founder

Guillaume Klossa , Europanova , President

Brigitte Dumont , France Telecom Orange , Deputy Group HR, Executive Vice-president

Jehanne Savi , France Telecom , Head of IT Delivery for France

Margarete Hofmann , German Women Lawyers Association , VP

Viviane de Beaufort , ESSEC Business School , Professor

Ana Palacio , European Commission , Special advisor of Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship

Brigitte Baumann , Go Beyond Ltd., EBAN , Founder and CEO

Pascale Auger , CapGemini Consulting , Vice President Organisation Competitiveness

Ulrike Guerot , The European Council on Foreign Relations , Head of Berlin Office

Marie Therese Huppertz , Vice President Government Relations, SAP AG

Beatrice Delmas-Linel , de gaulle fleurance & associés , partner

Thaima Samman , Women In Leadership , President of WIL