This document summarizes the kick-off meeting of the Committee of European Integration (CEI-EPS) held in Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia in April 2013. The committee aims to bridge national strategies and focus on multidisciplinary research and the EU vision of critical needs-driven research. It also aims to foster new research collaborations through shared infrastructure access and engaging members' expertise. Additionally, the committee seeks to improve outreach, education, and public engagement in physics through initiatives like Erasmus, International Year of Light, and online courses. Moving forward, the committee will hold annual events to coordinate these efforts.