More Democracy, Less Euroskepticism
The Michael and Kitty Dukakis Center for Public and Humanitarian Service
With the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences at ACT
Invite you to take part in an
INTERCOLLEGIATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
A workshop on the future of the European Union
Friday, March 9, 2017 (17:00- 21:00) and
Saturday, March 10, 2017 (10:00 – 21:00)
Manolis Anagnostakis Hall, Municipality of Thessaloniki
Keynote speaker
William Valasidis
Director of Communications of the Court of Justice of the European Union
Under the aegis of the Municipality of Thessaloniki
The objective of the workshop is to stimulate discussion on broader principles and procedures of democratic governance in the EU, address the so-called EU “democratic deficit,” and engage youth in decision-making processes on a local, national, and European level.
This call is addressed to
- University students and young professionals interested in the European Union and its future
- High School students who would like to explore the ways in which the EU works, as well understand better such themes as citizen rights and obligations in a democratic polity
Under the direction of experts, participants will be divided into working groups to discuss specific themes (such as transparency, democracy and populism, democracy and crisis management, technology and democracy, media and democracy, electoral procedures, etc.). Each working group will assign a rapporteur to present its conclusions in a plenary session.
Working language: English (Greek for High School groups)
Certificates of attendance will be provided by the Dukakis Center.
Further Information
The Michael and Kitty Dukakis Center for Public and Humanitarian Service
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Tel: +30 2310 398 227
