France
France is a founding member of the European project and one of its principal driving forces. From the Schuman Declaration of 1950 to the Treaty of Rome of 1957, France has stood at the origin of European integration and at the heart of its every advance.
A nation present on several continents through its overseas territories, France brings to the Union a global reach, a strong commitment to European sovereignty and a long tradition of federalist and pro-European thought. It is a pillar of the eurozone and of the Union's strategic ambition. In the European Parliament it is the second-largest delegation, with 81 seats (2024), behind only Germany.
France embodies an ambition the European Democrats place at the centre of their vision: a sovereign, democratic Europe, able to decide for itself and to act with strength in the world.
