Strengthening European democracy, starting from the local level

Strengthening European democracy, starting from the local level

We would like to warmly welcome you to a breakfast seminar the 27th of April at 9.15-10.45 on the topic of local democracy and participation in the EU, from a Nordic perspective.

In times of big societal changes and instability in Europe, it is crucial to continue building stronger and more resilient local communities connected to the EU decision making.

What can we do on the local level to promote a stable democratic society in the EU? How can we strengthen the voice of the citizens of our municipalities and cities in the union?

These questions, among others, will be discussed at the seminar by politicians from the European parliament and the Committee of the Regions. The event is moderated by Teresa Küchler, journalist at Svenska Dagbladet.

This seminar is arranged in cooperation with the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions and KL Local Government Denmark. More information about the speakers will be published closer to the event in our channels.

Register for the in-person event here. Last registration date is 25.4.2022. Number of participants is limited.
 

PROGRAMME

8.45 Breakfast starts

9.15 Welcoming words

Ilari Havukainen, Director of the Brussels Office of the Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities (AFLRA)

9.20 Panel discussion

Silvia Modig, Member of the European Parliament, Left group, Finland

Jelena Drenjanin, Member of the European Committee of the Regions, EPP, Sweden

Jens Ive, Member of the European Committee of the Regions, Renew, Denmark

Mikko Aaltonen, Member of the European Committee of the Regions, PES group, Finland

10.20 Comment

Carol Thomas, the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)

10.30 Discussion and questions

When: 27th of April at 9.15-10.45 (breakfast will be served from 8.45) 

Where: Square de Meeûs 1, 1st floor.

Brussels, Belgium.