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Euromesco Annual Conference

The Annual Conference of the EUROMESCO network, of which the "United States of the World" with the Fondazione Mediterraneo has been a member since its inception, took place in Brussels. 
The EuroMeSCo 2024 Annual Conference aimed to shed light on possible future scenarios in the Euro-Mediterranean region and to contribute to the decision-making process by providing concrete answers to future challenges.
The world is increasingly complex, turbulent, and contested. It is facing the highest number of active conflicts since the end of World War II, with emerging actors gaining significance in the international order. Meanwhile, we navigate an era of technological advancement (AI), widespread misinformation and climate change continues to accelerate. The Euro-Mediterranean region is not immune to these challenges. The longstanding conflicts in Syria and Libya have recently been joined by the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Similarly, the interests and stances of actors such as Russia, China, the US, or Turkey have changed drastically in recent years and months, and migration in the Mediterranean is a constant that may be exacerbated by the effects of climate change. Both the world and the Euro-Mediterranean region are entering a new phase in which the scope and speed of change is exceptional.

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Mediterranean Awards 2024 announced

The recipients of the “Mediteraneo Awards” 2024 in the various categories were announced in Fez.
International juries awarded the Prize to 28 personalities:

  • Felipe VI, King of Spain.
  • Carlo III and Camilla, royals of the United Kingdom.
  • Mohammed bin Zayed Ak Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.
  • Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic.
  • Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland.
  • Salim M. AlMalik, Director General of ICESCO.
  • Rachid Talbi Alami, President of the House of Representatives of Morocco.
  • Mostapha Bousmina, President Euromed University of Fez.
  • Bruno Vespa, Journalist.
  • Filippo Grandi, High Commissioner UNHCR.
  • Gino Strada, in memory.
  • Carlo Foresta, Endocrinologist and Andrologist Scientist.
  • Giacomo Koch, Neurophysiologist Scientist.
  • Pasquale Belfiore, Architect.
  • Marina Melone, Neurological Scientist.
  • Mirco Gasparotto, Entrepreneur. 
  • Bruno Cucinelli, Entrepreneur. 
  • Francesco Pinto, Entrepreneur.
  • James F. Hollifield, Director Tower Center SMU (USA). 
  • Catherine Wihthol de Wenden, CNRS Research Director.
  • Kenzaburo Oe, Writer.
  • Charles Simic, Poet. 
  • RyOichi Sakamoto, Musician,in memory. 
  • Olivia Newton-John, Artist, in memory.
  • Balkrishna Doshi, Architect, in memory. 
  • Carlos Saura, Director, in memory.
  • Arata Isozaki, Architect, in memory.
  • Journalists from various countries killed in Uk, in memory.  

The United States of the World together with the Fondazione Mediterraneo and other international institutions established the "MEDITERRANEAN AWARD" in 1995, which, in its various categories, has so far been awarded to more than 600 personalities from 180 countries committed to promoting dialogue, peace and safeguarding the planet. The "PRIZE" is recognised as one of the most prestigious at international level. The assignments take place during 3 ceremonies.
The first award ceremonies will be held at the Naples headquarters of the United States of the World - Via Depretis, 130 - on Monday 3 and Friday 7 June 2024 at 11 a.m. and the first awards will be presented. Ambassadors, scientists and men and women of culture from various countries will be present.

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The G7 and the World rebuilding bridges

A delegation from the United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo attended the event organised by ISPI, IAI and MAECI (G7) at the Luiss University.
On this occasion, President Michele Capasso recalled the meeting with Ambassador Giampaolo Cutillo in Baku on the occasion of the presentation of the "United States of the World" at the 8th United Nations Global Forum.

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Representatives of the Dominican Republic to the United States of the World

Representatives of the Dominican Republic, Dominicans in Italy and Europe, members of the consular corps and representatives of INDEX - the Institute of Dominicans and Dominican Women Abroad led by its representative in Italy, Julio Cesar Garden Regalado - met at the Naples headquarters of the United States of the World to discuss the new elections scheduled in the Caribbean country. Present were candidates and representatives of the Neapolitan, Campania and Italian communities of Dominicans abroad.
Secretary General Michele Capasso welcomed the pride and sense of belonging of the people of the Dominican Republic and the activities of President Luis Abinader.
On this occasion, he presented the official flag of the United States of the World.

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