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SUMMARY:Annual Seminar 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On 10 December 2025\, from 11.00 to 13.00\, the FMA organised the 2025 Annual Seminar titled: “The role of EU institutions and Parliamentary Diplomacy in a changing world” in the European Parliament (Brussels) and online.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_raw_html css=””]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Programme” color=”orange” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2FEN-Programme-Annual-Seminar-10-December-1.pdf”][vc_btn title=”Register here” color=”orange” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fep-events.europarl.europa.eu%2Ffma%2Ffma_end_of_year_greetings_2025%2Fe%2Flk%2Fk%2F|target:_blank”][vc_btn title=”Profile of Speakers” color=”orange” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fprofile-of-speakers-annual-seminar-2025%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This year’s programme highlighted how parliaments\, beyond their legislative and scrutiny role\, can serve as platforms for global cooperation and drivers of the common good. Our speakers shared their first-hand experience\, illustrating how they and/or their institutions engage in political action that builds bridges\, fosters agreements and creates lasting commitments.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]The speakers were: \n\nSabine Verheyen\, First Vice-President of the European Parliament.\nStefan Dobrev\, Chairperson of the EIT Governing Board.\nAna Palacio\, Former Member of the European Parliament. Former Foreign Affairs Minister of Spain and Visiting Professor at Georgetown University\nGeorgi Pirinski\, Former Member of the European Parliament. Former Chairman of National Assembly of Bulgaria. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”31310″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Librorum event and Annual Seminar were broadcasted live via this webpage and interpretation was available in English\, French\, German\, Italian and Spanish.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]END OF YEAR GREETINGS[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]The Annual Seminar was part of the FMA Annual Events “End of Year Greetings” and was preceded by the event Librorum presenting the book: “Ten Elections. A history of the European Parliament at the ballot box (1979-2024)”. \nThe FMA Annual Events “End of Year Greetings” began on 9 December with a Cocktail Reception and Annual Dinner from 18.30 to 21.30 (reserved for FMA Members and their guests). More information is available here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Annual Seminar 2024 “EU Security and Defence: Emerging Threats and Strategies for a Resilient Future”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]On 4 December 2024 from 11.00 to 13.00\, the FMA organized the 2024 Annual Seminar “EU Security and Defence: Emerging Threats and Strategies for a Resilient Future” in the European Parliament\, Brussels and online. \nThe seminar brought together key figures to discuss the challenges and strategies shaping Europe’s security and defense landscape.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”28836″ css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nProgramme\nRegister here\nProfile of speakers\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDZGl2JTIwc3R5bGUlM0QlMjJwb3NpdGlvbiUzQSUyMHJlbGF0aXZlJTNCJTIwd2lkdGglM0ElMjAxMDAlMjUlM0IlMjBwYWRkaW5nLWJvdHRvbSUzQSUyMDU2LjI1JTI1JTNCJTIwaGVpZ2h0JTNBJTIwMCUzQiUyMG92ZXJmbG93JTNBJTIwaGlkZGVuJTNCJTIyJTNFJTBEJTBBJTIwJTIwJTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwJTBEJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZjb250cm9sLmV1cC5nbGNsb3VkLmV1JTJGY29udGVudC1tYW5hZ2VyJTJGY29udGVudC1wYWdlJTJGMjAyNDEyMDQtMTAwMC1TUEVDSUFMLU9USEVSLUVOJTNGYXV0b3BsYXklM0RmYWxzZSUyNmxvZ28lM0RmYWxzZSUyNmZ1bGxzY3JlZW4lM0R0cnVlJTI2bGFuZyUzRGVuJTI2YXVkaW8lM0RlbiUyMiUyMCUwRCUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMHRpdGxlJTNEJTIyRk1BJTIwTGlicm9ydW0lMjBhbmQlMjBBbm51YWwlMjBTZW1pbmFyJTIwMjAyNCUyMiUwRCUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMHN0eWxlJTNEJTIycG9zaXRpb24lM0ElMjBhYnNvbHV0ZSUzQiUyMHRvcCUzQSUyMDAlM0IlMjBsZWZ0JTNBJTIwMCUzQiUyMHdpZHRoJTNBJTIwMTAwJTI1JTNCJTIwaGVpZ2h0JTNBJTIwMTAwJTI1JTNCJTIwYm9yZGVyJTNBJTIwMCUzQiUyMiUyMCUwRCUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMGFsbG93JTNEJTIyY2xpcGJvYXJkLXdyaXRlJTNCJTIwZW5jcnlwdGVkLW1lZGlhJTNCJTIwcGljdHVyZS1pbi1waWN0dXJlJTNCJTIwd2ViLXNoYXJlJTIyJTIwJTBEJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuJTNFJTBEJTBBJTIwJTIwJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNFJTBEJTBBJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNFJTBEJTBB[/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Librorum event and Annual Seminar were broadcasted live via this webpage and interpretation was available in English\, French\, German\, Italian and Spanish.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Highlights from the Speakers \n-FMA President Klaus Hänsch remarked the growing complexity of threats such as hybrid warfare\, cyberattacks\, and geopolitical instability. He called for EU cohesion\, technological adaptability\, and increased defense investments to ensure Europe’s resilience.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”28844″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]-MEP Riho Terras underscored the inadequacy of current EU defense efforts in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine. He advocated for streamlined cooperation among member states\, innovative financing mechanisms\, and prioritizing defense investments to maintain the EU’s geopolitical relevance. \n-C.N. Abel Romero Junquera emphasized the maritime dimension of EU security\, noting the reliance on maritime routes for trade and the need for greater naval capacity and unified defense strategies. \n-Austrian Ambassador to NATO Jürgen Meindl reflected on Austria’s neutrality and the balance between EU autonomy and NATO unity\, urging pragmatic action to strengthen Europe’s security framework. \n-Defense Coordinator at the European Commission François Arbault called for closing the €400 billion defense investment gap\, improving cyber defense coordination\, and enhancing the EU’s strategic contributions alongside NATO.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This year’s seminar reaffirmed the urgency of unified action to address current security challenges and strengthen Europe’s role on the global stage. We thank all speakers and participants for their valuable contributions.  \nThe March Bulletin will include a special edition about security and defence. Stay tuned.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPROGRAMME ANNUAL SEMINAR\n“EU SECURITY AND DEFENCE: EMERGING THREATS AND STRATEGIES FOR A RESILIENT FUTURE”\n\n\n\n11.00 – 11.10\nWelcome\nby Klaus HÄNSCH\, President of the European Parliament Former Members Association and Former President of the European Parliament\n\n\n11.10 – 11.25\nOpening – State of play: Geopolitical Tensions and Current Challenges to EU Defence and Security\nby Riho TERRAS MEP – Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence Rapporteur of the Resolution of 9 May 2023 on Critical technologies for security and defence: state of play and future challenges\n\n\n11.25 – 11.40\nEU as a global  maritime Security and Defence provider. Indo-Pacific and Arctic as new potential scenarios. Are we able to address it?\nby C. N. Abel ROMERO JUNQUERA\, Captain and Analyst of the Spanish Institute for Strategic Studies (IEEE) of the Spanish Ministry of Defense\n\n\n11.40 – 11.55\nStrengthening EU Strategic Autonomy While Upholding NATO Unity\nby Jürgen MEINDL\, Austrian Ambassador to NATO\n\n\n11.55 – 12.10\nEU’s Defense Architecture in Action – Future steps\nby François ARBAULT\, Defense Coordinator at the European Commission’s Directorate General for Defense Industry\n\n\n12.10 – 12.50\nOpen discussion with the audience\, Q&A\n\n\n12.50 – 13.00\nConcluding remarks\nby FMA member Edit HERCZOG\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The full draft programme of the FMA’s New Year’s Greetings is available here. The annual seminar and Librorum event were open to all and registration is open via the button below. On December 3\, the events opened with the Annual Cocktail Reception and Annual Dinner\, open to FMA members only. The Annual Seminar was followed by the lunch meeting for FMA Members at the Members’ Restaurant from 13:00 to 14:00. Members of the Association have received a communication from the FMA Secretariat by email.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Annual Seminar 2023 "New technological transition: opportunities and challenges"
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SUMMARY:Annual Seminar 2022 "Reflections on the Economic Future of Europe"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]On 7 December 2022 from 9.30 to 12.00\, the FMA organized its 2022 Annual Seminar on ‘Reflections on the Economic Future of Europe’ in the European Parliament\, Brussels. \nOver the past few years\, the European Union and its member states have faced very serious economic\, social\, health and environmental challenges accompanied by a very complex and ever-changing geopolitical framework. Leading speakers will discuss the economic scenarios that are being prepared in the short and long term and the actions that should be taken at European level. \nWatch the full recording of the Annual Seminar here below. English\, French\, German\, Italian and Spanish interpretation available. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”PROGRAMME” color=”success” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-tasks” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2FProgramme-FMA-Annual-Seminar-2022.pdf|target:_blank”][vc_btn title=”PROFILE OF SPEAKERS” color=”success” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”far fa-comment-dots” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fprofile-of-speakers-annual-seminar-2022%2F|target:_blank”][vc_btn title=”PICTURES” color=”success” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-camera” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fflic.kr%2Fs%2FaHBqjAiu4S|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=””]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”23338\,23340\,23342\,23344\,23346\,23348″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” custom_links_target=”_blank” speed=”2000″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes” custom_links=”#E-8_aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZmbGljLmtyJTJGcyUyRmFIQnFqQWl1NFMlMkNodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmZsaWMua3IlMkZzJTJGYUhCcWpBaXU0UyUyQ2h0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxpYy5rciUyRnMlMkZhSEJxakFpdTRTJTJDaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZmbGljLmtyJTJGcyUyRmFIQnFqQWl1NFMlMkNodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmZsaWMua3IlMkZzJTJGYUhCcWpBaXU0UyUyQ2h0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZmxpYy5rciUyRnMlMkZhSEJxakFpdTRTJTJD”][vc_column_text] \nFind more pictures of the Annual Seminar 2022 here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/annual-seminar-2022/
CATEGORIES:Annual Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211208T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000811
CREATED:20210701T123548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T113412Z
UID:16159-1638954000-1638964800@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:FMA Online Conference “Together for the future of Europe” on Green Transition Strategy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”18784″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n\nProgramme\nProfile of Speakers\nSummary of the event\n\n\nFurther information on the FMA events\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On 8 December 2021 from 10.00 to 13.00 the fourth event of the series “Together for the Future of Europe” took place with a focus on  Green Transition Strategy. What a sustainable transition can and should do for Europe. \nThis roundtable discussion was introduced by the FMA President and Former President of the European Parliament Hans-Gert Pöttering and moderated by journalist Brian Maguire. \n  \nYou can find here the summary of the event and below the video recording of the event:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/Yki26AXk8XQ” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Sub-themes discussed at the conference include: \n\nAn opportunity as vital as the industrial revolution\, because it will fundamentally alter how we live and work.\nAn all ships rising approach is necessary\, we must not leave anyone behind\, everyone must benefit\, and feel they benefit\, or we will weaken our democracy.\nEquality and justice in how we deliver the Green Transition. This is the single most important communitarian policy opportunity Europe has for a generation.\nInnovation and Economy – investing in the Green Transition is an adrenaline shot for the economy\, and from innovation and entrepreneurship will come new SMEs and scale-ups with global competition capacity.\nHealth – we need to live healthier lives: the climate will cause drought for some\, flooding for others\, but climate change is accelerating disease risk too; and famine – which means wars.\nEmployment – up-skillng and re-skilling for the Green Transition is an opportunity to engage all strands of society in a new life-long work format\, which can also nurture good health and social interaction. Replacing old jobs with new and sustainable roles.\nDigital – Europe must compete efficiently and effectively\, globally. Ensuring the Green Transition invests in digital innovation and skills is an accelerator for Europe’s economy and as vital as military defence. We cannot be left behind\, and therefore we must standardise quickly where necessary to ensure a stable investment environment and open markets\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Find here all the information about the Debates on the Future of Europe” color=”info” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.formermembers.eu%2Fannual-events%2Fpolicy-events-cofoe%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/together-for-the-future-of-europe-green/
CATEGORIES:Annual Seminar,CoFoE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211207T151500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000811
CREATED:20210701T114716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T074738Z
UID:16133-1638890100-1638898200@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Celebration of 15th Anniversary of the EP to Campus Programme
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”18075″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n\nProgramme\nProfile of Speakers\nEP to Campus Programmes\nFurther information on the FMA events\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You can find below the video recording of the event\, with interpretation in EN\, FR\, ES\, IT and DE\, by clicking on the [OR] bottom.[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]The Celebrations for the 15th Anniversary of the EP to Campus Programme entitled “Raising the visibility of the European Parliament’s work and impact on EU policies” took place on Tuesday 7 December 2021 from 16.00 to 17.40. It was web-streamed from the European Parliament in Brussels.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This year we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of our EP to Campus programme. Through this initiative\, former Members have devoted their time and experience pro bono\, sharing their insights into how the European Union\, and in particular the European Parliament\, really work\, with open debates on key issues and future challenges such as artificial intelligence\, climate change and the economy. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic\, the FMA has continued to contribute to academic activities with participation from university students all around the world organised by Jean Monnet professors. \nYou can find here the Press Release of the FMA Events on the 7th of December.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/15-anniversary/
CATEGORIES:Annual Dinner,Annual Seminar,EP to campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201210T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000811
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:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/annual-seminar-2020/
CATEGORIES:Annual Seminar,CoFoE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191212
DTSTAMP:20260502T000811
CREATED:20200203T165317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T072023Z
UID:4035-1576018800-1576105199@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Annual Seminar 2019 "The European Union and its Parliament in a global context"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS PARLIAMENT IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The 2019 Annual Seminar took place on 11 December 2019 at the European Parliament in Brussels.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”9275″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.flickr.com/photos/151862050@N07/albums/72157712256136377″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”KEYNOTE SPEAKERS” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fformermembers.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F06%2FProfile-of-Speakers-EN-.pdf||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4oDKzDIDS0″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nWelcome and introduction to the seminar\, by Mr Hans-Gert PÖTTERING\, President of the European Parliament Former Members Association and Former EP President.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dgueNAmk1c”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nSpeech by Mr Elmar BROK Former EP Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJy0faWGjFU&t=15s”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nSpeech by Ms Heidi HAUTALA\, Vice-President of the European Parliament.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOs8No6ZP5Y”][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKe1JEHeoRc”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nPanel Discussion with Mr Pat COX\, Former President of the European Parliament and the FMA\, and Mr John Erik FOSSUM\, Member of the Academic Committee of the House of European History.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQqbG0cSHuQ”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nQ&A session moderated by Hans-Gert PÖTTERING.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/annual-seminar-2019/
LOCATION:Annual Meeting\, Bruxelles\, B-1047\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Annual Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181130
DTSTAMP:20260502T000811
CREATED:20200221T155549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T072404Z
UID:4461-1543446000-1543532399@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Annual Seminar 2018 "How can former MEPs and European citizens help rekindle the enthusiasm for the European construction based on the European ideal"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row el_class=”management-committee”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”HOW CAN FORMER MEPS AND EUROPEAN CITIZENS HELP REKINDLE THE ENTHUSIASM FOR THE EUROPEAN CONSTRUCTION BASED ON THE EUROPEAN IDEAL” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The 2018 Annual Seminar took place on 29 November 2018 at the European Parliament in Brussels.[/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=”8961\,8964\,8968″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” custom_links=”#E-8_aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZmxpY2tyLmNvbSUyRnBob3RvcyUyRjE1MTg2MjA1MCU0ME4wNyUyRmFsYnVtcyUyRjcyMTU3NzA0MjYwODUzOTU1″][vc_custom_heading text=”KEYNOTE SPEAKERS” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fformermembers.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F06%2Fprofile_of_speakers_en.pdf||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/MQPM9alkZK4″ align=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nWelcome and introduction to the seminar\, by Mr Hans-Gert PÖTTERING\, President of the European Parliament Former Members Association and Former EP President.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXzsGxsLnQQ&t=173s”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nSpeech by Heidi HAUTALA MEP\, Vice-President of the European Parliament. Member of the Working Group on Information and Communication Policy.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpz1w-fIDiw&t=21s”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nSpeech by Mr Íñigo MÉNDEZ DE VIGO\, Member of the Spanish Congreso de los Diputados\, Former Minister and President of College of Europe.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UsOAC9n-gA&t=182s”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nSpeech by Mr Mikuláš DZURINDA\, President of the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies (WMCES). Former Prime Minister of Slovakia.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu6m0Difck0″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRlkxziuxFM”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nQ&A session moderated by Hans-Gert PÖTTERING.\nPresentation of the new EP website “WHAT IS EUROPE DOING FOR ME” by Mr Etienne BASSOT\, Director of the MEPs’ Research Service and Ms Sarah SHEIL\, Director of the Structures Policy Unit\, European Parliamentary Research Service. Watch the video.\n\nFind more PHOTOS of the event here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3AfwCzdKW8″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nPresentation of the new EP website “WHAT EUROPE DOES FOR ME” by Etienne BASSOT\, Director of the Members’ Research Service and Sarah SHEIL\, Head of the Structural Policies Unit. European Parliamentary Research Service.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/annual-seminar-2018/
CATEGORIES:Annual Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171201
DTSTAMP:20260502T000811
CREATED:20200221T155549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T072559Z
UID:4783-1511996400-1512082799@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Annual Seminar 2017 "EU global strategy on security and defence"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row el_class=”management-committee”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”EU GLOBAL STRATEGY ON SECURITY AND DEFENCE” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The 2017 Annual Seminar took place on 30 November 2017 at the European Parliament in Brussels.[/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=”10106\,10110\,10112\,10116\,10118″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” custom_links=”#E-8_aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZmxpY2tyLmNvbSUyRnBob3RvcyUyRjE1MTg2MjA1MCU0ME4wNyUyRmFsYnVtcyUyRjcyMTU3Njg5MDkwMzY1MDcx”][vc_custom_heading text=”KEYNOTE SPEAKERS” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F02%2Fprofile_of_speakers.pdf||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxiAV2l5KCw”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY9_CpE8eLU&t=16s”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nSpeech by Sir Julian KING \, EU Commissioner for the Security Union\, followed by Q&A Session.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY9_CpE8eLU&t=16s”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nSpeech by Mr. Michael GAHLER MEP\, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence and President of the Kangaroo Group\, followed by Q&A Session.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHthihCU7qY&t=118s”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nSpeech by Mr. Ivailo Kalfin\, Member of the High Level Group on Own Resources\, EP Rapporteur on critical information infrastructure protection – achievements and next steps: towards global cyber-security\, followed by Q&A Session.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/annual-seminar-2017/
CATEGORIES:Annual Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161202
DTSTAMP:20260502T000811
CREATED:20200221T155549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T072715Z
UID:4799-1480546800-1480633199@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Annual Seminar 2016 "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 2016 Annual Seminar took place on 1 December 2016 at the European Parliament in Brussels.[/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=”10140\,10142\,10144\,10146\,10148″ 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Piy36YuqWU&t=87s”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”management-committee”] \n\n\nWelcome 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShKY_PU_D84&t=499s”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”management-committee”] \n\n\nSpeech by Professor Danuta HÜBNER MEP\, Chair of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zziFR7IRzeo&t=48s”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”management-committee”] \n\nSpeech by Professor Franklin DEHOUSSE\, Former Judge of the European General Court (2003-2016)\, Professor of Public International Law at the University of Liège.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe_JVGvgXsI”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”management-committee”] \n\n\nSpeech by Mr Paul TAYLOR\, Contributing Editor at POLITICO. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/dZaN75ikIY4″][/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_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”management-committee”] \n\n\nConclusions by Mr Enrique BARÓN CRESPO. \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\nThe Implementation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the EU institutional framework\nUnderstanding the EU Rule of Law mechanisms\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/annual-seminar-2016/
CATEGORIES:Annual Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151203
DTSTAMP:20260502T000811
CREATED:20200221T155549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T073743Z
UID:4809-1449010800-1449097199@www.formermembers.eu
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:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/annual-seminar-2015/
CATEGORIES:Annual Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141211
DTSTAMP:20260502T000811
CREATED:20200221T155549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T073859Z
UID:4823-1418166000-1418252399@www.formermembers.eu
SUMMARY:Annual Seminar 2014 "How to make progress towards an economic union and the future of the European social model"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row el_class=”management-committee”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”HOW TO MAKE PROGRESS TOWARDS AN ECONOMIC UNION AND THE FUTURE OF THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL MODEL” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The 2014 Annual Seminar took place on 10 December 2014 at the European Parliament in Brussels.[/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=”10172\,10174\,10176\,10178\,10180″ 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM5uDU664g4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nWelcome and introduction to the seminar\, by Mr Enrique BARÓN CRESPO\, President of the European Parliament Former Members Association.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taAbD2pKCOo”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nSpeech by Prof Ansgar Belke\, University of Duisburg-Essen\, Faculty for Economics and Business Administration.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Dd5Hc2Iz0″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nSpeech by Ms Elisa FERREIRA MEP\, Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nSpeech by Mr Kajus HAGELSTAM\, Head of Unit “Economic Governance Team” of the European Parliament.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nSpeech by Mr Kajus HAGELSTAM\, Head of Unit “Economic Governance Team” of the European Parliament.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nSpeech by Mr Christof-Sebastian KLITZ\, Head of Brussels Office of the Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft.\n\nConclusions by Ms Marie-Claude VAYSSADE\, Former MEP and FMA Member\nWatch the video\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GooHdRKen-g”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \n\nConclusions by Ms Marie-Claude VAYSSADE\, Former MEP and FMA Member\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\nEmployment and social aspects of the 2020 strategy\nEmployment and Social situation in the EU EN only\nPublic employment services in the EU EN only\nImplementation of 2014 European Semester\nEuropean Union pensions policy EN only\nCost of Non-Europe Report EN only\nHow far are EU Member States meeting their commitments EN only\nReforming the structure of the EU banking sector EN only\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.formermembers.eu/event/annual-seminar-2014/
CATEGORIES:Annual Seminar
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