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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210325T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210325T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
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SUMMARY:'Mein Leben als Frau in der Politik' by Astrid Lulling
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nOn 25 March at 18.30 (Brussels time) the FMA organised in co-operation with the European Parliament office in Luxembourg and the Europe Direct Information Centre at the University of Luxembourg\, its second “Librorum” event. On this occasion Astrid Lulling\, member of the European Parliament  from 1965 to 1974 and from 1989 to 2014 and FMA member presented her book “My life as a woman in politics (Mein Leben als Frau in der Politik)“. \nThe event was opened by Monica Baldi\, FMA Board Member responsible for the communications and chaired by FMA Board members Miguel Angel Martínez Martínez\, followed by a Q&A session with the audience. \nPlease find here the full report of the event. \nWatch the full presentation here below.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/WWVhD5zumo8″ align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/mein-leben-als-frau-in-der-politik-by-astrid-lulling/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210311T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210311T223000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20210210T155637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T115248Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - INDIA - MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION - Niccolò RINALDI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Manipal Academy of Higher Education has invited former Member Niccolò Rinaldi on 11 March 2021 to participate in an online lecture about India-EU Relations in a Post-Pandemic World Order.  \nThis special lecture was organised as a public lecture\, open to 30 000 students of MAHE.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14756″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-india-manipal-academy-of-higher-education-niccolo-rinaldi/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210310T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20201211T123518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T145858Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - USA - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - Astrid THORS
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign has invited Former Member Astrid Thors on March 10 (12.00-13.50 CST/19.00-20.50 CET) to participate in Mr Jonathan Larson’s course on “The European Parliament and parliamentarians in everyday life”. She talked about Women’s Right and Gender Equality. \nThe first half of the conference\, that was open to a select public\, was a 50-60 minute discussion about cases of past projects\, legislation\, initiatives\, or crises in which the MEP found it particularly rewarding\, vexing\, or enlightening to have participated. \nThe second half\, 50-60 minutes\, was driven by student questions attempting to draw out aspects of the “everyday life” of an MEP that are the heart of this course\, informed lightly by how anthropologists and sociologists have attempted to understand the work of policy-makers such as central bankers or even legislators. The majority of students came from the study of political science or law.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”14344″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”14784″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-usa-university-of-illinois-astrid-thors/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210310T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210310T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20210208T144348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T113912Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - SPAIN - UNIVERSITY OF OVIEDO - Monica FRASSONI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Oviedo in Spain inviteD a former MEP Monica Frassoni on 10 March 2021 to participate in an online lecture about The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.  \nThe main audience consistED of students of various degrees from the School of Economics and Business. The expected amount of participants is 50-80. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-spain-university-of-oviedo-monica-frassoni/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210308T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210308T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20210122T123550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T155832Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - SPAIN - UNIVERSITY OF DEUSTO - José Maria GIL-ROBLES
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Deusto (Bilbao\, Spain) has invited former MEP José Maria Gil-Robles on 8 March 2021 in an online lecture about the subject: “What does the EU’s response to the Covid-19 crisis mean for the integrated process?  \nThe first half of the conference was a 30-35 minute presentation\, followed by a 15-20 minutes open discussion. \nThe audience consisted of university students from two online courses (Economics of the EU / International Economic Analysis ) and was also open to a general public and social organisations. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”14709″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n“During his conference Mr. Gil Robles has stressed the importance of learning from the past experiences of the EU to face the new challenges of the pandemia. Mr. Gil Robles has kindly answered many questions sent by students\, professors and social organisations members\, regarding broad aspects as EU budget\, migration\, defense and vaccines purchase among others.” \nProf. Dr. Laura Teresa Gomez Urquijo\nUniversity of Deusto[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-spain-deusto-university-jose-maria-gil-robles/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210225T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210225T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20210208T104515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T150726Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - ESTONIA - TALLINN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - Elmar BROK
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tallinn University of Technoloy (Estonia) invited Elmar BROK on 25 February 2021 to participate  in an online lecture about EU and International Organisations.  \nThe event was addressed to master students from Tallinn University of Technology. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-estonia-tallinn-university-of-technology-elmar-brok/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210225T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210225T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20210217T191556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T154556Z
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SUMMARY:'Liber amicorum' by José María Gil-Robles
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On 25 February at 17.30 (Brussels time) the FMA had the pleasure to start the “LIBRORUM” series with the book “liber amicorum” edited by the Spanish section of the European Movement on the 85th anniversary of José María Gil-Robles\, Former President of the European Parliament and of the FMA. \nThe event was chaired by Hans-Gert Pöttering\, FMA President with a Q&A session with the audience.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/liber-amicorum-by-jose-maria-gil-robles/
CATEGORIES:Librorum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210224T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20201211T115827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T161917Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - USA - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - Monica FRASSONI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign invited Former Member Monica Frassoni on February 24 (12.00-13.50 CST/19.00-20.50 CET) to participate in Mr Jonathan Larson’s course on “The European Parliament and parliamentarians in everyday life”. She talked about Environment and Public Health. \nThe first half of the conference was open to a select public and was a discussion about cases of past projects\, legislation\, initiatives\, or crises in which the MEP found it particularly rewarding\, vexing\, or enlightening to have participated. \nThe second half has been driven by student questions attempting to draw out aspects of the “everyday life” of an MEP that are the heart of this course\, informed lightly by how anthropologists and sociologists have attempted to understand the work of policy-makers such as central bankers or even legislators. The majority of students were students of political science or law.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14344″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-usa-university-of-illinois-monica-frassoni/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210223T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20201211T131422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T212338Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - USA - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO - Robert EVANS
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Colorado (USA) invited Former Member Robert Evans on February 23 (12.00-13.15 MDT/20.00-21.15 CET) to participate in the online panel discussion about the Reboot of Tourism. He talked about tourism investment and how it worked. \nThe full webinar is available here below.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbzm-KH6DqU&t=4s” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”14368\,14370″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-usa-university-of-colorado-robert-evans/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210216T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20210122T131500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T163503Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - SPAIN - UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA - Beatriz BECERRA
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Malaga (Spain) invited Beatriz BECERRA on 16 February 2021 in an online lecture about  “The performance of the Former Member and the functioning of the European Parliament.” \nThis lecture was offered to secondary school students as part of the project “Tell me about your Europe” developed in the framework of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at the University of Malaga. It was a one-hour event that included a 35-40 minute presentation and a 20-25 minute debate space. \nThe participating audience was composed of secondary school students and teachers\, members of the “Tell me about your Europe” project corresponding to the framework of activities of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence of the University of Malaga. The lecture was also opened to a general public.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14338″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-spain-university-of-malaga-beatriz-becerra/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210130
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20210218T183413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T130258Z
UID:14441-1611874800-1611961199@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Appeal for Democracy and Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As FP-AP member\, the FMA fully supports the “Appeal for Democracy and Dialogue” an initiative taken jointly with our American and Canadian partners. \nFIN EN Appeal[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/appeal-for-democracy-and-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:FMA Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20201211T130720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T215551Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - USA - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO - Birgit DAIBER
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Colorado (USA) invited Former Member Birgit Daiber on January 26 (11.00-12.15 MST/19.00-20.15 CET) to participate in the online panel discussion about Youth Employment in the EU. She talked about the current state of unemployment in the EU\, particular to EU Youth\, and how recovery and reconstruction would unfold. \nAs shown by earlier recessions\, youth employment is more sensitive to the business cycle than adult employment and the economic recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to bring back dramatically high youth unemployment and NEET rates (young people who are not in education\, employment or training). To further support an inclusive economic recovery\, school to work transitions in the changing world of work\, and ensure that young people make the most of the opportunities stemming from digital\, resilient and green transitions\, the European Union had developed programs and initiatives along with funding sources to address these needs. \nFor example\, The Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) exclusively supports NEETs\, including the long-term unemployed or those not registered as jobseekers. It ensures that in parts of Europe where the challenges are most acute\, young people can receive targeted support. Typically\, the YEI funds the provision of apprenticeships\, traineeships\, job placements and further education leading to a qualification. \nThe full webinar is available here below.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1LYXg2bDEQ&t=12s” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-usa-university-of-colorado-birgit-daiber/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201210T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20200204T130138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T082652Z
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SUMMARY:Public Roundtable “Together for the future of Europe - Digital transformation in the European way?"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Public Roundtable “Together for the future of Europe – Digital transformation in the European way?”” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”13308″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n\n\nProgramme\n\n\nProfile of Speakers\n\n\nReport on the Roundtable ‘Together for the Future of Europe’\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Digital transformation is affecting the economic\, political and social life in the European Union and globally. Is technology neutral? Has surveillance capitalism tipped the balance of power in politics? Are Deep Fakes the biggest risk to our future democracy? Can traditional media really protect against this growing threat? \nTo open the debate on these fundamental issues\, we jointly organised a roundtable entitled “Digital transformation in the European way?” on 10 December\, jointly with Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies\, European Progressive Studies Foundation\, European Liberal Forum\, Green European Foundation and European University Institute.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nEurope must be the digital norm-setter\, and this is critical for the recovery of our democracy in the face of strong and persistent challenges from agents of disinformation. \nContinue reading the summary \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Here you will find the press release on the roundtable.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”Watch the videos” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Panel I – “Democracy and Digital Transformation”[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/iz1-Sw5u4BQ”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Panel II – “European media”                                                                        . [/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/SLIa1rRBsSM”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you missed our Kick-off event on 9 September 2020\, read the summary here.[/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=”You can find more information related with the ‘Conference on the Future of Europe’.” txt_align=”center” color=”blue” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Here” btn_color=”primary” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fconference-on-the-future-of-europe%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/annual-seminar-2020/
CATEGORIES:Annual Seminar,CoFoE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201209T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
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SUMMARY:Virtual Conversation with Werner Hoyer\, President of the EIB
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”13106″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]On the 9 December\, the FMA hosted their yearly Annual Dinner event\, online. Werner Hoyer\, President of the European Investment Bank held a keynote speech followed by an interesting digital conversation. \nThe FMA was pleased to welcome special guests such as the political groups’ representatives Siegfried Muresan MEP (EPP Vice-President) and Robert Zile MEP (ECR Vice-President)\, and European Political Foundations’ representatives Dr. Eoin Drea\, Svenja Hahn MEP and Jürgen Martens.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”13556″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Werner Hoyer delivered a keynote speech about the work of the European Investment Bank (EIB)\, especially in the context of the Covid-19 crisis and the climate challenges the EU currently faces. He introduced the participants to the history of the EIB and affirmed the growing relationship between the European Parliament and the EIB\, especially due to the 2015 Juncker-Plan that prepared the way for a constructive interinstitutional relationship. \nThe EIB can be seen as a financial tool that enables money to flow into projects\, however\, many people are not aware of its power and magnitude. \n“We are twice the size of the World Bank […] and you as policy shapers and policymakers must know what kind of powerful instrument you have in your hands\,” he said. “The addition of advisory capacity brings us into a unique position. Lending\, blending and advising should never be missing in an EU Bank”. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to Werner Hoyer the EIB chooses their projects wisely under specific conditions\, which are sustainability\, financial viability and economic viability. During his time at the EIB\, he explained\, they already financed many projects and during the process\, they make use of the advantage to have the best and advanced engineering department in the house. This ensures that EIB financed projects accomplish the needed characteristics. Often\, other companies\, for example\, insurance companies\, then show interest to co-finance a project. For Hoyer\, it shows that there is the need to invest more in private activity. \nWerner Hoyer introduced one of the main topics of this event\, the Covid-19 crisis\, with the example of BionTech in Germany\, the company that produces one of the first vaccines. The EIB supported them already in their cancer research and within the trust they already had\, decided to invest in the Covid-19 vaccine as well. \nThe second important topic was climate change.  Climate challenges cannot be forgotten because of Covid-19. \n“We dedicate 50% of our business to climate and environmental challenges\, one trillion euro of climate action and environmental sustainability until 2030\, we are the first multilateral bank to be Paris aligned by the end of the year”.  \nThe EIB proposed a EIB Group Climate Bank Roadmap in November 2020 which got unanimously approved by all governments. This was another very important step towards the EU’s climate targets. The EIB has an enormous commitment to the Green Deal. Werner Hoyer promised that there would be even more investment in the future to help companies or institutions to align with the same values.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”13567″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]The discussion covered various topics\, such as fossil fuel investment\, financing education\, financing of infrastructures in neighbouring countries\, Green Deal\, Rule of Law\, the UK after Brexit\, among others. Research and development\, climate policy and innovation have been suffering throughout the pandemic\, but Hoyer remains positive mentioning that member states are welcomed to combine RFF packages with loans of the EIB. He also mentioned the need for lending\, blending and advising and with that\, the EIB can provide help to countries\, not only financially. He added that Europe needs a system of green bond principles – reporting rules\, transparency and accountability so investors can rely on their money being used for a purpose that is described by objectives of the European Union. The EIB will also focus and expand health and education projects in the future.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Werner Hoyer pointed out that there is still apprehension and doubt about the transition to green energy instead of fossil fuels. He warned that investment in fossil fuels is no long-term investment anymore.  This kind of Investment can only lead to harm\, and this trend cannot be reversed in the next 15 years. Thus\, he considered that it would be irresponsible to continue to invest in fossil fuels as a European bank. \nThe EIB and the UK will also go separate paths after the Brexit. UK money will gradually go back to the country and UK representatives within the EIB will be exchanged. \nOther questions were about the preparation towards China’s non-sustainable investments in Africa and South America\, obstacles the EIB faces\, how long it will take to retrain non-workers into digital workers\, worries about hydrogen energy and housing and the public market and its impact on emissions. \nWerner Hoyer explained that the Chinese have flooded Africa and South America. However he says a growing trend of African investment reconsidering and rejecting Chinese projects as many are not durable and need to be rebuild after five years. The EIB needs to be present and help the African leaders to secure the future. He added that the investment in sustainable housing is one of the biggest projects to reduce emissions\, therefore the EIB will increasingly invest in this field and go beyond European borders. \nFinally\, Hoyer addressed the concerns about the use of non-green hydrogen in the future to reach the EU’s climate goals. Hydrogen energy is currently seen as the top alternative to the use of fossil fuel but it needs to be guaranteed that its production does not cause carbon itself. That is why Hoyer explained\, that it is with high demand that the EIB will only invest in hydrogen if it is green hydrogen. He himself is doing full research for every possibility concerning hydrogen energy because he does not believe that a focus on one energy will be sustainable for Europe’s future – technology should be open to benefit society. \nThe discussion ended on Hoyer’s last note that when different work cultures or institutions work together\, it can be difficult. However\, the interinstitutional cooperation between the EIB and the European shows  that as when there is a constructive political dialogue that eventually translates in guidance on strategic issues and policy\, Europe will be able to prevail challenging times.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Interesting readings” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \n\nThe ESM and the EIB: comparison of some features\nJust transition in EU regions\nHow the EU budget is spent: European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI)\nGuarantee Fund for External Actions\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/2020-annual-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Dinner Debate
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201203T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20201005T113107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T152214Z
UID:12562-1606995000-1607002200@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Webinar - GERMANY - GÖTTINGEN UNIVERSITY - Indrek TARAND
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Göttingen in Germany invited Former Member Indrek Tarand to participate in an online event on 3 December 2020. He was a guest in the seminar called Policy-making in the EU in challenging times and talked about the e-governance and security in Estonia. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-germany-gottingen-university-indrek-tarand/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201202T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20201005T111224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T154336Z
UID:12296-1606928400-1606935600@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Webinar - THE NETHERLANDS – MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY – Eva LICHTENBERGER
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maastricht University invited Former Member Eva Lichtenberger to participate in an online event called Roundtable on “EU Policy on AI and Innovation” on 2 December 2020 from 6-8PM. Eva Lichtenberger talked about Artificial Intelligence: \n“Europe will and shall focus in the future on trustworthy AI that follows the values and principles of the European Union and hopefully thereby will set also global standards for this topic.” \nYou can find more information about the online lecture here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”13326″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/the-netherlands-maastricht-university-eva-lichtenberger/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201201T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20201005T113107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T140811Z
UID:12302-1606834800-1606838400@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Webinar - CANADA - YORK UNIVERSITY - Michael HINDLEY
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]York University in Toronto\, Canada invited Former Member of the European Parliament Michael Hindley to participate in an online event on 1 December from 7-8 PM (CET). Mr. Hindley was a guest in the seminar called Politics and Public Policy in Europe. He talked about The UK as Semi-Detached European.  \nYou can find more information about the lecture here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-canada-york-university-michael-hindley/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201123
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20201121T134045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T103439Z
UID:5461-1605913200-1606085999@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:FRANCE - UNIVERSITY OF GRENOBLE (postponed)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The University of Grenoble has invited a former Member to participate in the activities organised and its program. (Theme to be defined).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/france-universite-de-grenoble-21-22-november-2020/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201118T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20201005T152718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T161133Z
UID:12317-1605704400-1605711600@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Webinar - GERMANY - EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY OF FLENSBURG - Julie WARD
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The European University of Flensburg invited Former Member Julie Ward to participate in a seminar on Wednesday 18 November from 14.15 – 15.45 (CET). The main theme of the seminar was “Europe as Education Space”. Julie Ward talked about topics such as the Erasmus(+) program\, Council recommendation on key competences for a lifelong learning\, the Bologna process\, the EU 2020 targets on education\, the European Qualification Framework EQF\, mutual recognition of diplomas and validation efforts of non-formal and informal learning.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”13330″ img_size=”medium” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nJulie Ward during her lecture about the importance of #STEAM not simply #STEM & how the “+” in #ErasmusPlus\ngives opportunities for marginalized groups to engage in informal learning.  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-germany-european-university-flensburg-julie-ward/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201117T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20201005T113107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T145832Z
UID:12536-1605621600-1605625200@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Webinar - CANADA - YORK UNIVERSITY - Stefan GEHROLD
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]York University in Toronto\, Canada invited Former Member Stefan Gehrold to participate in an online event on 17 November from 6-7PM (CET). Mr. Gehrold was a guest in the seminar of Professor Maas called Politics and Public Policy in Europe where he talked about The Konrad Adenauer Foundation and Democracy-Building Worldwide.  \nYou can find more information about the online event here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-canada-york-university-stefan-gehrold/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201112T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20200629T152322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T172511Z
UID:11540-1605204000-1605211200@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Webinar - UNITED STATES - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS IN URBANA-CHAMPAIGN - Benedek JAVOR - Hans-Olaf HENKEL
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign invited Former Member Mr. Javor and Mr. Henkel to participate in an event on 12th of November at 7pm called “The New Speed of Politics: the European Parliament and the U.S. between Solidarity and Conflict”. This moderated panel discussion explored what roles the EU Parliament and U.S. Congress can play in repairing transatlantic relations in the coming years. Mr. Javor and Mr. Henkel answered a couple of questions that moderator Peter Christensen prepared. Mr. Christensen is an environmental economist in the College of Agricultural\, Consumer\, and Environmental Sciences of University of Illinois. The Former Members responded to questions such as: The expansion of the Executive Power has made presidential elections more eventful in determining the state of transatlantic relations. In light of the result of the U.S. presidential election\, what can we expect for the next four years of the incoming administration? What role can the Parliament and Congress play to provide stability regardless of the political parties in power? How strongly do members of the European Parliament prioritise ideological alliances along the right/left axis over the U.S./European axis? Has the EU Parliament been involved in developing and verifying the evolution of transatlantic relations? \nYou can watch the full webinar here. \nOn November 18 at 7PM (CET)\, Hans-Olaf Henkel and World business Chicago participated in a ‘virtual coffee’ event (Zoom meeting) with students to reflect on the lecture of November 12 about the new speed of politics.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12748″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nHans-Olaf Henkel \n“If you look at the best thing that the EU achieved\, it is the common market. But we don’t have a common market in the energy market. Each country is allowed to determine its own energy needs. If you have a European commitment but then leave it to each country to determine its own energy needs\, you don’t achieve a common market. I believe that the ability to forcibly achieve this goal\, top down\, is very limited.”\n\n\n\n“We must never forget that Europe is also competing with the rest of the world — China\, the U.S.\, India. Nuclear energy is not something we can just ignore because we happen not to like it.”\n\n\n\n\n“We need to do more on CO2 storage; we have got to face the fact that soon there will be 10 billion people in the world and what that means for CO2 emissions. Rather than always trying to spend a lot of money to reduce CO2 emissions\, we should also spend some money to make sure that CO2\, once emitted\, can be removed.”\n\n\n \n\n\nBenedek Jávor\n\n\n“To build new nuclear plants\, simply from a market perspective\, is not a solution because they are much more expensive than other forms of energy production. Nuclear energy is not a good competitor for renewable energy\, not only because of security or environment concerns\, but simply because of financial and market considerations.”\n\n\n\n“Technology itself is not the goal and does not solve problems alone. I think that we have to use technology\, but we shouldn’t simply rely on technology and assume that it will solve all of our problems.”\n\n“Some technologies of carbon capture and storage can be part of the mix of solutions\, but CCS is very expensive and also has inherent risks. We should not rely solely on human technology. There are already carbon-eating machines: plants. Reforestation could be the best way to eat carbon from the atmosphere.”\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12824″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] \nHans-Olaf Henkel and Benedek Javor during their online lecture\, moderated by Peter Christensen. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-usa-university-of-illinois-in-urbana-champaign-javor-henkel/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201114
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20201111T134045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T103508Z
UID:5463-1605049200-1605308399@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:GREECE- ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI (Postponed)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki has invited a former Member to participate on Annual meeting of the European Consortium for Church and State Research.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/greece-aristotle-university-of-thessaloniki-11-13-november-2020/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201110T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20201005T113107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T204306Z
UID:12534-1605034800-1605038400@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Webinar - CANADA - YORK UNIVERSITY - Jackie JONES
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]York University in Toronto\, Canada invited Former Member of the European Parliament Ms. Jackie Jones to participate in an online event on 10 November 2020. She gave a lecture about ‘Where to next in EU-Americas-UK Relations?’.  \nYou can find more information about this lecture here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-canada-york-university-tba-2/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201106T030000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201106T040000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20201005T102137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T144923Z
UID:12545-1604631600-1604635200@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Webinar - INDIA - MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION - Jackie JONES
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Manipal Academy of Higher Education invited Former Member Jackie Jones to participate in an online event called Young Research Forum Distinguished Speaker Series. The main theme of the event will be Asia-EU Relations: Challenges and Future Prospects. Jackie Jones will speak on the 6th of November about gender\, human rights and the EU. \nFind here more information about the lecture.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-india-manipal-academy-of-higher-education-tba-2/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201104T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20201005T102137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T145612Z
UID:12291-1604485800-1604491200@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Webinar - INDIA - MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION - Manuel PORTO
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Manipal Academy of Higher Education invited Former Member of the European Parliament Manuel Porto to participate in an online event called Young Research Forum Distinguished Speaker Series. The main theme of the event was the Relation between Asia and the EU: Challenges and Future Prospects. Mr. Porto gave a lecture on 4 November about his expertise in European integration and especially migration in the EU. \nYou can find more information about his lecture here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-india-manipal-academy-of-higher-education-tba/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201027T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201027T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20200916T161337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T130103Z
UID:12148-1603796400-1603801800@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Webinar – UNITED STATES – UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER – Saïd EL KHADRAOUI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The University of Colorado Boulder invited Saïd El Khadraoui to participate in an online event on 27th of October from 12:00 – 1:30 PM (MST). The main theme of the event was the European Green Deal. \nYou can find here the presentation and full webinar of Mr. El Khadraoui.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12589″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-united-states-university-of-colorado-boulder/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201026T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201028T225900
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20200226T104742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T113320Z
UID:7475-1603702800-1603925940@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Online FMA Visit to Germany
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From 26 to 27 October 2020 an FMA Delegation led by President Hans-Gert Pöttering participated in a virtual visit to Germany on the occasion of the Presidency of the Council of the EU. \nThe FMA\, in co-operation with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Berlin\, set up a programme aimed at evaluating the achievements of the EU Presidency. The event included official meetings with Parliament and government as well as a debate with civil society organisations. \nPlease find here the programme of the online visit\, the list of speakers\, the list of participants and the dossier about Germany. You can find as well a document prepared by the EPRS. \nYou can read a full report of the virtual visit here.
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/2019-fma-visit-to-germany/
CATEGORIES:Visit to National Parliaments
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201023T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201023T013000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20190604T011906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T164129Z
UID:3102-1603411200-1603416600@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable "Responding to COVID-19- A Global Discussion”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On 22 October 2020\, for the first time the European Parliament Former Member Association (FMA) and Global Former Parliamentarians from across the world participated in a special virtual roundtable on “Responding to COVID-19 – A Global Discussion”. \n\nThe Former Members Association of European Parliament was presented by Lord Richard Balfe\,\nThe USA Former Members of Congress was presented by President Charles Boustany\,\nThe Former Members of New Zealand Parliament was presented by Peter Dunne.\n\nThe moderator of this event was Rafael Bernal\, a journalist based in Washington DC working for The Hill. \nHere below you can watch the video if you missed it.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/cENdNa30GN8″ align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/virtual-round-table-global-discussion/
CATEGORIES:FMA Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201016T220000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201016T230000
DTSTAMP:20260503T171401
CREATED:20200629T152449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T171802Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - UNITED STATES - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS IN URBANA-CHAMPAIGN - Maria Gabriela ZOANA
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign invited Mrs Zoana\, former member of the European Parliament\, to participate in an online event on Friday 16 October at 8 PM called “The New Speed of Politics” : Deliberation and Decision in European Governance“. This moderated panel discussion explores how the EU Parliament has tried\, succeeded or failed to adapt to the speed of requests that it is receiving for intervention. Rather than deliver a prepared talk\, the university wishes the former MEP to respond to a moderator’s questions such as: How the EU Parliament has tried\, succeeded or failed to adapt to the speed of the requests of intervention. Did the Parliament manage to retain or expand its role in the face of the cycle of crises of the last two decades? How does the EU parliament compare\, in this perspective\, with national parliaments in Europe or in the U.S.? What initiatives the EU parliament has adopted to protect and expand its role? Is an expansion of the role of the parliament even desirable? \nYou can watch the full lecture of Ms. Zoana about ‘The New Speed of Politics: Is Gender Equality Accelerating or Shutting Down?‘ here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-usa-university-of-illinois-in-urbana-champaig/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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SUMMARY:Webinar – UNITED STATES – UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER - Edit HERCZOG
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The University of Colorado Boulder invited Former Member Edit Herczog in an online event on 6th of October at 7:30pm. The main theme of the event was the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). \nThe full webinar is now available online. You can find more information about the event here. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”12338″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_custom_heading text=”Edit Herczog during the online event.” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]About the event: \n“The Multi Financial Framework and Next Generation EU: A Tale of Timing”\nThe multiannual financial framework (MFF) budget of the European Union; a proposal which drags on for two years without negotiations is recasted\, and then gets consensus in five days in an institution of 27 members. The same proposal gets consensus in a few months\, but then is stalled for more than a year\, only for it to be recasted in another institution of 705 members. \n  \nThe legislative procedure of the European Union is complex and for many looking from a distance\, chaotic. It is particularly true in 2020\, when the legislative and the financial cycles coincide and get entangled with the lengthy Brexit negotiations. If this was not enough\, COVID- 19 made a disruptive change on both the political goals\, the budget allocations\, and the timeline of the negotiations at the finish line. \n  \nThe lecture will be made of three parts: \n\nReady:   What is the MFF and why it is different from any state budgets? What are the political motivations behind the numbers?\nSet: What are the main changes? How does the future EU budget differ from the current one?   What are the consequences of Brexit? What are the yet open questions?\n\n\nGo: Will the new structure weaken democratic oversight? Will international participation be allowed in the EU programs?\n\n  \nEdit Herczog was a Member of European Parliament (MEP) from 2004- 2014. Her own small consultancy is providing long term compass to generate competitive advantage based on excellence. Interested in the future and prosperity she mostly works on subjects of Data\, Research\, ICT and Energy\, and the Budget as a main ingredient to them. This is the third MFF in which she is engaged. Edit is a committed ‘transatlanticist’. She is a Board member of the Transatlantic Policy Network an NGO registered in Washington DC to build bridges between EU and US Parliamentarians\, civil servants\, and businesses. She is also member of the Global Council of the Research Data Alliance. She visited Denver in 2016 as a keynote speaker at the RDA Plenary. \nEdit is Hungarian and lives in Brussels. Before being elected as a politician\, she worked for Unilever and ICI.  She understands the East and West divide. Her motto from the beginning of her career is: “find what unites and understand what divide us”. \nMore information about CEUCU here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-at-university-of-colorado-boulder-6-october-2020/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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