Altiero Spinelli

Altiero Spinelli was an Italian politician and a founding father of European integration. He championed the idea of a united Europe to promote peace and economic stability after World War II. Spinelli authored the Ventotene Manifesto, advocating for a federal Europe with shared institutions and sovereignty. He served in Italy’s parliament and the European Parliament, working tirelessly to deepen European cooperation. His vision helped shape the development of the European Union, emphasizing unity, democracy, and human rights across member countries. Spinelli’s efforts remain influential in the ongoing pursuit of European cohesion and peace.