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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210506T080000
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SUMMARY:The State of the Union 2021
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Europe in a Changing World” 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][vc_column_text]The 2021 edition of The State of the Union took place in Florence\, Italy and marked the tenth anniversary of the European University Institute’s flagship conference which over the past decade has established itself as a key forum for discussion and debate on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and the wider world. \nThe conference addressed the challenges and opportunities for Europe amidst rising concerns over global commons and the climate emergency\, a shifting economic and geopolitical power balance\, major challenges to multilateralism\, and the ongoing global battle against COVID-19. Europe’s role on the global stage tackled across sessions on artificial intelligence\, climate\, geopolitics\, the global economy\,multilateralism\, peace and human rights\, public health\, and strategic autonomy. \nThe conference\, organised by the European University Institute\, was live streamed on the #SOU2021 website on Thursday May 6 (9:00-18:15 CET) and Friday May 7 2021 (9:00-18:20 CET). [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Consult here the full programme and the list of speakers. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/the-state-of-the-union-2021/
CATEGORIES:The State of the Union
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210505T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210303T222038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T122612Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - SPAIN - UNIVERSITY OF OVIEDO - Teresa JIMÉNEZ-BECERRIL BARRIO
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Oviedo (Spain) has invited former MEP Teresa Jiménez-Becerril Barrio on 5 May 2021 to participate in an online lecture about The social dimension of Covid-19: its impact on social protection and social inclusion.  \nThis webinar was offered as a complementary activity of the Faculty of Commerce\, Tourism and Social Sciences\, for students of the Social Work degree. This format allowed a first intervention of the speaker and a subsequent dialogue and debate with the audience. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-university-of-oviedo-spain-tba/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210428T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20201211T125032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T114536Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - USA - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - Eugen FREUND
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign invited Former Member Eugen Freund to participate on April 28 (12.00-13.50 CST/19.00-20.50 CET) in Mr Jonathan Larson’s course on “The European Parliament and parliamentarians in everyday life”. He talked about Foreign Affairs. \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][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-eugen-freund/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210419T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210208T142647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T171636Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - HUNGARY - PÉCS UNIVERSITY - Lucy NETHSINGHA
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pécs University in Hungary has invited former MEP Lucy Nethsingha on 19 April 2021 to participate in an online lecture about migration with in particular the new developments in ASFJ (area of freedom\, justice and security) and the new agenda published in September 2020 by the European Commission.  \nThe guest lecture was part of the course “The European Parliament and its Political Groups” taught both in English and Hungarian and designed to introduce students to the historical evolution\, structure\, competences and place of the European Parliament in the institutional system of the European Union. Besides the theory\, the instructions intend to cover practical implications related to specific policies of the EU through the lenses of the EP political groups. The policy targeted for this particular guest lecture was Area of Freedom\, Security and Justice – with special emphasis on migration. \nThe audience mainly consisted of 25 students\, but was also open for the whole university. \nThe webinar was broadcast live on Facebook on 19 April at 16:00.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”15442″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-hungary-pecs-university-lucy-nethsingha/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210419T121000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210215T161506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T172018Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - SPAIN - UNIVERSITY OF DEUSTO - Monica FRASSONI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Deusto (Bilbao\, Spain) has invited former MEP Monica Frassoni to participate on 19 April 2021 from 13.10-14.00 in the online lecture about The Green New Deal Challenges and Opportunities.  \nThe conference consisted of a 30-35 minute presentation\, followed by a 15-20 minutes open discussion with the students. \nAt least 100 university students from two online courses (Economics of the EU / International Economic Analysis) attended the lecture\, who was also open to a general public and social organisations. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-spain-university-of-deusto-monica-frassoni/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210414T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20201211T124507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T170634Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - USA - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - Rory PALMER
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign has invited former MEP Rory Palmer on April 14 (12.00-13.50 CST/19.00-20.50 CET) in Mr Jonathan Larson’s course on “The European Parliament and parliamentarians in everyday life”\, where he talked about Environment and Public Health. \nThe first half of the conference\, that was open to a select public\, was a 50-60 minute discussion about cases of past projects. \nThe second half\, 50-60 minutes\, was driven by student questions attempting to draw out aspects of the “everyday life” of Mr Palmer. The majority of students came from the study 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-rory-palmer/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210414T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210215T173201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T135729Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - UKRAINE - ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSORS AND RESEARCHERS OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION - Jasenko SELIMOVIC
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ukrainian Association of Professors and Researchers of European Integration (APREI) in Kyiv\, Ukraine has invited former MEP Jasenko Selimović to participate on 14 April 2021 (11.00 EET/10.00 CET) in a roundtable discussion about EU’s International relations in the current context: focus on EU-EaP relations. Mr Selimović’s presentation was about “Ukraine\, the future EU member or the EU buffer state with Russia?” followed by short interventions (5-7 min) on various aspects of the topic. \nThe roundtable discussion was organised by the APREI association in partnership with Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics. The audience consisted of 70-80 postgraduate students and junior scholars majoring in International Relations\, Political Sciences\, International Economics\, European Law and Environmental Studies. \nRead the Press Release here and watch the full webinar below.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/T69wTxME8Ao” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-ukraine-association-of-professors-and-researchers-of-european-integration-jasenko-selimovic/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210408T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210408T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210210T142940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T155611Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - UKRAINE - ZAPORIZHZHIA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This EP to Campus programme is cancelled.  \nZaporizhzhia National University in Ukraine will invite a Former Member on 8 April 2021 to participate in an online lecture about the European Union Diplomacy Shaping Modern World.   \nThis round table establishes a network for enhancing participants’ understanding of the European Union Diplomacy and its role in world politics. The European Diplomacy Round Table is designed for emerging political and social leaders\, public servants and non-governmental representatives who are eager to learn how to influence the changing context of their country. It is a chance for Ukrainian students\, specialising in international relations to broaden their EU and region-specific knowledge\, as well as acquire and practice essential skills for shaping the modern world. \nThe audience will mainly consist of students\, specialising in international relations. The expected number of participants is 50.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-ukraine-zaporizhzhia-national-university-cancelled/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210401T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210401T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210210T162645Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - ITALY - UNIVERSITY OF GENOVA - Isabella DE MARTINI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Genova in Italy has invited former MEP Isabella De Martini on 1 April 2021 from 17.00 to 19.00 to participate in the online lecture about “Antieuropeismo\, euroscetticismo\, eurocriticismo” and the experience of the Former Member in the European Parliament.  \nThe guest lecture was part of a workshop addressed to students of University of Genova and a general public. Other invited speakers were Agostino Giovagnoli (University of Milan) and Daniele Pasquinucci (University of Siena).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-italy-university-of-genova-isabella-de-martini/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210331T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20201211T123949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T114335Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - USA - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - Georgi PIRINSKI
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign invited Former Member Georgi Pirinski to participate on March 31 (12.00-13.50 CST/19.00-20.50 CET) in Mr Jonathan Larson’s course on “The European Parliament and parliamentarians in everyday life”. He will talk about Employment and Social Affairs. \nThe first half of the conference was opened to a select public. It 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 participate. \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][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-georgi-pirinski/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210331T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210210T161507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T204422Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - ITALY - UNIVERSITY OF GENOVA - Richard CORBETT
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Genova in Italy has invited former MEP Richard Corbett on 31 March 2021 to participate in the online lecture about Brexit : from the British referendum to the formal exit.  \nThe audience of this academic lecture consisted mainly of students History of European Integration and Contemporary history\, as well as students who are attending the course of English language and culture and to students of Political Science Department. Mr Corbett first gave a lecture about Brexit\, followed by a Q&A with the students. \nThe full webinar is available here below.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/jarHvIUjd6I” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-italy-university-of-genova-richard-corbett/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210330T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210330T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20201211T131649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T211358Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - USA - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO - Liliana RODRIGUES
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Colorado (USA) invited Former Member Liliana Rodrigues on the 30th of March 2021 (10.00 MDT/18.00 CET) to participate in the online panel discussion about gender equality in the EU’s foreign and security policy called “Politics as a Tool for Freedom and Education as a Commitment for Equality”.  \nFind here the full programme of the webinar.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSRYj4rStRg&t=146s” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-usa-university-of-colorado-liliana-rodrigues/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210329T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210208T123716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T193939Z
UID:14201-1617030000-1617035400@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Webinar - HUNGARY - PÉCS UNIVERSITY - Davor SKRLEC
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pécs University in Hungary has invited former MEP Davor Skrlec on 29 March 2021 to participate  in an online lecture about the impact of global and European politics on the EU’s environmental policy.  \nDavor Skrlec explained the role of the EP and its political parties in decisions related to the Environmental Policy on the EU in general and his political parties’ opinion in particular. The topic was selected based on students’ interest. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-hungary-pecs-university-davor-skrlec/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210329T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210122T125626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T114057Z
UID:14051-1617026400-1617033600@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Webinar - ROMANIA - ALEXANDRU IOAN CUZA UNIVERSITY OF IASI - Manuel PORTO
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi (Romania) invited former MEP Manuel Porto on 29 March 2021 to participate in an online lecture about New Trends in EU economics and the Opportunity and priorities of the MFF (2021-2027). \nThe webinar was organised within the Jean Monnet Module “Towards New Paradigms of EU Economics: Financial and Monetary Milestones/ EUCONOMICSs” \nThe event was addressed to the students and academics from the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University. However\, attendance was opened to all those interested in enhancing their knowledge and expressing their opinions and hot topics related to the newest trends in economics of the European Union. \nMore information about this webinar here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-romania-alexandru-ioan-cuza-university-of-iasi-manuel-porto/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210326T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210208T120824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T113957Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - BULGARIA - AMERICAN UNIVERSITY - Nora BERRA
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]American University in Bulgaria invited former Member Nora Berra on 26 March 2021 to participate in an online lecture about Model EU Simulation and Current Plans for a European Health Union.  \nThe event was addressed to the students from American University in Bulgaria and elsewhere. \nWatch the full programme here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-bulgaria-american-university-nora-berra/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210326T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210208T111418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T193623Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - MALAYSIA - UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA - Alessia MOSCA
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia has invited former MEP Alessia Mosca on 26 March 2021 to participate in an online lecture about EU foreign and security policy.  \nThe event was addressed to master students in European Studies\, Asia-Europa institute lecturers\, students and academics of Malaya University and other universities. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/webinar-malaysia-university-of-malaya-alessia-mosca/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210325T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210325T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210317T144352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T140625Z
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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:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210210T155637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T115248Z
UID:14262-1615455000-1615501800@www.formermembers.eu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210310T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20201211T123518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T145858Z
UID:13370-1615399200-1615406400@www.formermembers.eu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210310T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210310T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210208T144348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T113912Z
UID:14214-1615395600-1615399200@www.formermembers.eu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210308T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210308T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210122T123550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T155832Z
UID:14044-1615204800-1615210200@www.formermembers.eu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210225T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210225T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210208T104515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T150726Z
UID:14160-1614272400-1614276000@www.formermembers.eu
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:20260503T102737
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210224T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20201211T115827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T161917Z
UID:13358-1614189600-1614196800@www.formermembers.eu
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:20260503T102737
CREATED:20201211T131422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T212338Z
UID:13392-1614106800-1614112200@www.formermembers.eu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210216T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20210122T131500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T163503Z
UID:14062-1613493000-1613498400@www.formermembers.eu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210130
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20201211T130720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T215551Z
UID:13388-1611687600-1611693000@www.formermembers.eu
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:20260503T102737
CREATED:20200204T130138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T082652Z
UID:4065-1607590800-1607603400@www.formermembers.eu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201209T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T102737
CREATED:20200204T130138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T104900Z
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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]
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