Who are we?

Established in 1954, CIFE is a private non-profit-making international organisation which includes several European studies courses as well as conferences, seminars and publications.

The programmes of the Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE) encompass educational and research activities concerning European integration, federalism, regionalism and changes within the structures of contemporary society in accordance with a federalist prospective.

CIFE receives the support of the European Union and other international organisations, of numerous national governments as well as regional and local authorities, foundations, and private contributors.

On the right: Jean-Claude Juncker, Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and President of the CIFE;
on the left: Dr. Hartmut Marhold, General Director of the CIFE.