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SUMMARY:UNITED KINGDOM - DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY IN LEICESTER - Slavi BINEV
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDe Montfort University has invited Slavi BINEV  to a conference and seminars with students from 1 to 3 December 2015. \nSlavi BINEV participated in this event. \nMission report: A MEETING WITH THE FUTURE LEADERS \nIt was a true honor to take part in this great initiative and to visit this prestigious University\, De Montfort University. How someone like me would feel in a University which have long occupied top positions in all university rankings? I saw a place where science is being made\, a place where people actually work for the improvement of the society and a place where leaders are being prepared. \nThrough the halls of this Alma Mater used to pass individuals who play today a vital role in determining our future. I am sure the list of notable representatives of the University will eventually become even bigger. Students are defi nitely lucky to have professors like those I had the pleasure to meet and communicate with. We are talking about people who clearly are not walking on the path of dry theory\, we are talking about academic representatives who truly understand the processes and events that are happening now in the world. Politics is like an organism that is constantly changing. This may be due to our work\, the human relations\, etc. Therefore\, we should look at the political process from every angle in order to understand them better. These professors are fully aware of this. I hail the desire of the professors to develop the debate by inviting current or former politicians with different views. We know that there is no better teacher than experience. By sharing it with the young people we actually prepare them better for the real life. \nI am delighted that the students showed remarkable interest in the future of the EU and the development of the international political scene. As I stated before them\, ‘only by demonstrating active attitude\, perseverance and persistence it’s possible to bring the change that we all desire’ I hope that I managed to grab the attention of the students and to challenge their curiosity. This would be a great reward for me because I would like to witness some day the emergence of a whole new generation of specialists who will further propel our development. I think that the discussions we had together were more than worthwhile. My colleagues from the European Parliament were amazing interlocutors. The information they shared with all of us was interesting and very valuable. As a former MP of the European Parliament and current member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria\, I think that the exchange of ideas\, views with foreign partners defi nitely enriched my politician identity. Once more\, I would like to express my gratitude for the invitation to participate in this event and I am open to new joint projects in the future. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/united-kingdom-de-montfort-university-in-leicester-slavi-binev/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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SUMMARY:UNITED KINGDOM - DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY IN LEICESTER - Birgit DAIBER
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDe Montfort University has invited a former Member of Parliament to a conference and seminars with students from 1 to 3 December 2015. \nBirgit DAIBER participated in this event. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/united-kingdom-de-montfort-university-in-leicester-slavi-binev-3/
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SUMMARY:UNITED KINGDOM - DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY IN LEICESTER - Michael ELLIOTT
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDe Montfort University has invited a former Member of Parliament to a conference and seminars with students from 1 to 3 December 2015. \nMichael ELLIOTT participated in this event. \nMission report: 3 DAYS EVENT AT MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  \nThis was a very interesting and enjoyable event in which I took part with former German MEP Birgit Daiber and former Bulgarian MEP Slavi Binev. During the course of three days we met and talked with University staff and students from the Department of Politics & Public Policy as well students from high schools in Leicester and in an open public event with the local community. Mostly we participated together\, though individually in one or two sessions. De Montfort University is one of the newer British universities\, which offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering many areas of the arts and Sciences. It originated in the late nineteenth century as a local College of Art\, which over the years integrated with other local institutions\, becoming a polytechnic in 1969 and fi nally achieving University status in 1992. It draws students from all over the UK and from abroad\, though many are from the City of Leicester itself\, which has one of the most multi-ethnic and multi-faith communities in Britain. The University is now a Jean Monnet Centre of European Governance. \nWe were hosted by Professor Alasdair Blair\, who is Head of the Department of Politics and Public Policy\, as well as many staff of the Department who all made us very welcome. We attended and took part in sessions with students on a number of topics\, including the political dynamics of the Black Sea Region; nationalism\, migration & community relations; the lack of suffi cient women in positions of power and on European Economic issues. We learned with interest that students are preparing a document embodying ‘100 ideas for Europe’ which will be presented to the British Parliament next May. Of particular interest was a session with older students from local schools and colleges on various aspects of the EU including its historic development as well as many current key issues. Much of this session focused on the forthcoming British referendum on EU membership\, including both the many important achievements of the EU and the dangers of a possible British exit. \nPerhaps\, the highlight was an open evening ‘European Question Time’ attended by well over a hundred students and local residents. The questions were very varied\, but again the issue of the British referendum and its implications predominated. Several questioners wanted positive reasons for Britain’s continued membership\, not just the risks of leaving. This gave me an opportunity to highlight the many achievements of the EU – peace in Europe\, improving trade\, tackling environmental problems jointly and greater citizen’s rights – as well as the benefi ts of free movement for young people in particular. Birgit and Slavi were also able to make valuable contributions from their own perspective on the importance of Britain’s continued EU membership. It was encouraging to learn that a survey of students at the University showed over 70% in favour of Britain’s continued EU membership\,though sadly this is not refl ected by current polling of the British electorate as a whole\, which is much more evenly balanced. I would like to congratulate De Montfort University and its Politics Department staff in particular for arranging such a worthwhile programme of activities\, which I am sure was much appreciated by allwho took part.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/united-kingdom-de-montfort-university-in-leicester-slavi-binev-2/
CATEGORIES:EP to campus
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SUMMARY:Annual Seminar 2015 "What can be done to safeguard and promote democracy based on the founding principles of the Union?"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row el_class=”management-committee”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”WHAT CAN BE DONE TO SAFEGUARD AND PROMOTE DEMOCRACY BASED ON THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES OF THE UNION?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The 2015 Annual Seminar took place on 2 December 2015 at the European Parliament in Brussels.[/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=”10155\,10157\,10159\,10161\,10163\,10165\,10167″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no”][vc_custom_heading text=”KEYNOTE SPEAKERS” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/vMI58D4wOCw”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”management-committee”] \n\n\n Welcome and introduction to the seminar\, by Mr Enrique BARÓN CRESPO\, President of the European Parliament Former Members Association and Former EP President. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/WieFjhCyRks”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”management-committee”] \n\n\nSpeech by Mr Michael KÖHLER\, Director Neighbourhood South\, European Commission. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/2b4_PsfrF_I”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”management-committee”] \n\n\nSpeech by Ms Sophie MAGENNIS\, Head of Policy and Legal Unit of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/DdzZ6ffEKQc”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”management-committee”] \n\n\nSpeech by Ms Laura THOMPSON\, Deputy Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/UvmJ6QpbY70″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”management-committee”] \n\n\nSpeech by Mr Elmar BROK MEP\, Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs\, European Parliament. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/OLiy56jmTcY”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”management-committee”] \n\n\nQ&A Session\, moderated by Mr Enrique BARÓN CRESPO. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/-CN_C772ePY”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”management-committee”] \n\n\nConclusions by Ms Véronique DE KEYSER\, Former MEP\, Member of Committee on Foreign Affairs (2001-2009) and Committee on Development (2009-2014). \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”download-box-list”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Files” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:800%20bold%20regular%3A800%3Anormal” custom_letter_spacing=”-1.8px”][vc_column_text el_class=”long-file-dl”] \n\nCould the refugee crisis split Europe? by Karin JUNKER\nEU migratory challenge\nRecent migration flows to the EU\nThe European year for development\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:http://www.formermembers.eu/event/annual-seminar-2015/
CATEGORIES:Annual Seminar
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SUMMARY:2015 Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe 2015 FMA Annual Dinner was held on 2 December. The guest speaker was Ms. Laua THOMPSON\, Deputy Director General of the International Organization for Migration. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”5074\,5076\,5078\,5080\,5082\,5084″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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CATEGORIES:Dinner Debate
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