The Council of Europe at a Crossroads
This panel discussion will reflect on Ireland’s six-month Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, which ends on 7 November. Following the invasion of Ukraine and the consequent expulsion of Russia from the Organisation, the Council of Europe is at a crossroads and, as a recent report by President Mary Robinson stresses, in need of renewed political commitment. This discussion will explore efforts underway on how the pan-European organisation can reform its structures, reaffirm its values, and reinforce democracy, human rights, and rule of law in a time of flux.
About the Speakers:
This panel will be comprised of:
- Deputy Secretary General Bjørn Berge
- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin, Head of Ireland’s Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
- Professor Aoife Nolan, an Irish independent expert to the Council of Europe's European Committee of Social Rights
Interested in attending the event?
This is a hybrid event. To attend the event in-person at the IIEA, please register by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-council-of-europe-at-a-crossroads-tickets-453101287147
To join this event online, please follow the zoom link below and enter your details: https://iiea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JMpXBvqHTru8IDQxmWFKKg
Standard IIEA events are free for members to attend. Non-members will be asked to pay a fee, unless otherwise stated.
The following IIEA events are open to the public and free to attend:
- Global Europe series, supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs
- Development Matters series, supported by Irish Aid
- REthink Energy series, supported by ESB
- Young Professionals Network events, which are open to students and young professionals between the ages of 20-35
