Date:Â 12/03/2021 The Conference is an experiment of inclusive reflection and renewal that could help our European democracies innovate, adapt and prosper. But to be successful, the Conference leadership must be mindful of 6 treacherous gaps in the Joint Declaration. After a year-long delay, the Presidents of the European Commission, European Parliament and Council have finally signed the Joint Declaration on the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE). The signatories agree to âopen a new space for debate with citizens to address Europeâs challenges and prioritiesâ so that people from âall walks of life and corners of the Unionâ, especially younger generations, can âhave their say on the future of Europeâ. They also commit to following up on the input collected from citizensâ events until spring 2022, when the Conference shall reach its conclusions.