Üleeuroopalist

Üleeuroopalist is a neologism used in political discourse to describe a person or movement that advocates a high degree of European unification beyond Europe’s current supranational structures. The term appears mainly in academic analyses, commentary, and speculative writing, and there is no widely recognized organization that identifies itself as a "üleeuroopalist." The exact spelling and pronunciation vary in different languages, reflecting its status as a coinage rather than a settled label.

Ideology and goals: Proponents are described as supporting deeper political integration within Europe, potentially including a centralized European government, common defense and foreign policy, harmonized regulations, and unified citizenship or social policies. Some versions emphasize economic federation with common budgeting and fiscal rules, while others favor a more symbolic continental union paired with enhanced cross-border governance. The core premise is that greater institutional unity would improve climate resilience, security, economic stability, and the ability to project influence on the global stage.

Criticism and context: Critics warn that such aims risk eroding national sovereignty, regional diversity, and democratic legitimacy if decision-making concentrates power in Brussels or Strasbourg. Critics also argue it could marginalize regional identities and complicate minority rights. Because the term is a neologism rather than a defined movement, its use often signals a broader debate about the future of Europe rather than a single program with concrete policy proposals.

See also: European federalism, European Union, supranationalism.