Conference on the Future of Europe: a real chance for reform, or just a guide for policy-making? Published: 5 May 2021 Analysis The EU is undeniably crying out for fundamental reforms. The Conference on the Future of Europe, launching on 9 May 2021, is meant to create the first-ever genuine public space between European citizens of all Member States and enable encounters beyond national frameworks. Unlikely to deliver major reform plans, though, this platform still has the potential to provide important impulses to crucial issues for Europe’s future. By Andreas Bühler