How can we make the European Union work best for all of our citizens? On Tuesday, 20 November 2018 at 6.00p.m. the Institute of International and European Affairs hosted a public event at the Medieval Museum in Waterford, at which the future of the EU was discussed with a panel of leading national politicians and local thought-leaders.
Professor Gráinne de Búrca asked what part, if any, the EU has played in the rise of illiberal authoritarianism and the weakening of national constitutional democracy.
In his keynote address to the Institute, Minister Lajčák outlined the key priorities of his government for the future of the European Union at 27 Member States.
Minister Negrescu outlined Romania’s vision for the EU and the principles and ambitions that underpin his government’s preparations for their Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
The Spirit Store, Dundalk, the third regional event of the Future of the EU27 Project. Members of the public were invited to join us for a thought-provoking discussion on globalisation and social policy.
In his address to the IIEA, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy presented Ibec’s report on the priorities of Irish business for the future of Europe.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Emilia Kraleva, discussed the priorities of the current Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, placing an emphasis on strengthening the links between the EU and the countries of the Western Balkans.
As Croatia approaches the fifth anniversary of its EU membership, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Pejčinović Burić addressed the IIEA to outline Croatia’s view on the challenges and way forward for Europe.
The IIEA hosted a panel discussion with senior analysts from leading EU think tanks to debate the proposed reforms for the EU, and discuss the perspectives from Poland, Spain and Austria.
In their address, Minister David Stanton and Minister Linkevičius outlined the Irish and Lithuanian perspectives on the Future of the EU27. Following this, they were joined by a panel of UCC students.
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