Olivier Dupuis
25 February 1958 – 4 May 2026
« I am certain we will meet again on the new path, the path of love and hope. » — Olivier Dupuis, last message
19 September – Rome
Dear friends,
we are organising an event in Italy, in Rome, to remember Olivier.
For those who are able and wish to come, take part and perhaps speak, the event will take place on Saturday 19 September, from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm, in the ‘Europa Experience – David Sassoli’ Hall at the EU institutions (Piazza Venezia 6).
More information will be provided at the end of August/beginning of September, but in the meantime, if you'd like, you can already start making arrangements.
Thank you!
Born in Ath, Belgium, Olivier Dupuis studied Political and Social Sciences at the University of Louvain and joined the Radical Party in 1981. He became Secretary General of the Transnational Radical Party (1995–2003) and served as a Member of the European Parliament (1996–2004).
Throughout his life he fought — often at great personal risk — for democracy and human rights across Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and Asia. As Julos Beaucarne said of him: "Olivier Dupuis is one of those salmon men swimming against the tide of conventional ideas."
«Le funambule, cheveux au vent, danse sur son fil…»
— Aude Merlin, 4 May 2026
"I am certain we will meet again on the new path,
— Olivier Dupuis, last message
the path of love and hope."
The following press articles are in Italian.
Brussels, 5 December 1985
Before the Military Court of Brussels, Olivier Dupuis explained why he had refused both military and civilian service — not as conscientious objection, but as an affirmation of conscience: a European political act. Altiero Spinelli read the text and wrote to him. He was sentenced to two years' detention.
Download text ↓ IT2010 – 2025
The newspaper founded by Olivier Dupuis: years of reflection and commitment on Europe, democracy, Ukraine and human rights. The complete archive is preserved and available online.
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