Tagung/Konferenz:
The EU as a Global Actor

From the Inside Out: The Internal Development of the European Union and its Future Role in an Interdependent World

ICD House
Kudamm 207
10719 Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg

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The EU as a Global Actor

From the Inside Out: The Internal Development of the European Union and its Future Role in an Interdependent World

(Berlin, International Conference, July 7th - 10th, 2011)

(www.icd-europe.org)

"The EU as a Global Actor" is an international conference held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in cooperation with other leading organisations. The aim of the conference is to consider the political, economic, and cultural development of the European Union, both as a regional organisation and as a key player in global affairs. The issues raised during the conference will be discussed from a range of interdisciplinary perspectives, which will enable the generation of best practice guidelines and policy recommendations for stakeholders in the field. The forthcoming conference has the title “From the Inside Out: The Internal Development of the European Union and its Future Role in an Interdependent World”. It aims to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the EU with regards to internal reform and growth, whilst also reflecting on the roles and responsibilities the organisation faces has on the global stage.

Conference Speakers

Speakers during the Conference will include leading figures and experts from politics, academia, diplomacy, the private sector, and civil society from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board (for further information about the Advisory Board please click here

Speakers for the Conference Include:

The Hon. Ana Trisic Babic - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia & Herzegovina

H. E. Amb. András Simonyi - Former Hungarian Ambassador to the United States

The Hon. Antonio Martino - Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense of Italy

The Hon. Bertie Ahern - Former Prime Minister of Ireland (tbc)

The Hon. Dr. Emil Constantinescu - Former President of Romania

The Hon. Dr. Erkki Tuomioja - Former Foreign Minister of Finland (tbc)

The Hon. Erna Hennicot Schoepges - Former Luxembourgian Minister of Culture and Religious Affairs

The Hon. Henri Malosse - President of the EESC Employers' Group at the European Economic and Social Committee, EU

The Hon. Dr. Erhard Busek - Former Vice-Chancellor of Austria, Former Minister for Education & Cultural Affairs (tbc)

The Hon. Ints Dalderis – Former Minister of Culture of the Republic of Latvia

The Hon. Dr. Ioannis Kasoulides - Former Foreign Minister of Cyprus (tbc)

The Hon. Lord Jack McConnell - Former First Minister of Scotland

The Hon. Janez Jansa - Former Prime minister of Slovenia; president of the Slovenian Democratic Party

The Hon. Dr. Joris Voorhoeve - Former Defence Minister of Holland and Professor of International Security Studies at Nederlandse Defensie Academie (tbc)

The Hon. Mirko Tomassoni - Former Captain Regent of San Marino

Nicos Christodoulakis – Former Minister of the Economy and Finance of Greece

The Hon. Radmila Šekerinska - Former Prime Minister of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (tbc)

The Hon. Dr. Rupert Scholz - Former Minister of Defense of Germany (tbc)

The Hon. Dr. Solomon Isaac Passy - Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria

Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga - Former President of Latvia (tbc)

The Hon. Dr. Vasile Puşcaş - Former Romanian Minister for European Affairs

The Hon. Yasar Yakis - Former Foreign Minister of Turkey

Conference Participants

The conference is open to applications from young professionals, students and scholars, diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, private sector figures, journalists, and other interested stakeholders in international relations from across the world.

To apply please visit:

www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php

Cultural Diplomacy in Europe

A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE)

(Berlin, Weeklong Seminar, July 4th – 10th 2011)

(www.icd-europe.org)

Participants of the next CDE weeklong seminar will take part in: " The EU as a Global Actor: From the Inside Out: The Internal Development of the European Union and its Future Role in an Interdependent World “(Berlin, July 7-10, 2011)

Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE) is a network of young, influential people from across the world, who have an interest in exploring and strengthening relations between European States. The program is based on the recognition that the increasing economic and political integration of the European Union must be accompanied by sustained activity to ensure that public opinion and relations between individual member states, and between member-states and non members states, remain positive and constructive at the grass roots level.

Joining the Forum

Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE) is open to all individuals with an interest in international affairs in general, and Europe in particular. To join the forum you must take part in one of the CDE Weeklong Seminars, which will be held every 4 months in Berlin. The next CDE Weeklong Seminar will run from July 4th – 10th 2011.

If you would like to be considered for a place in the Weeklong Seminar please complete the online application form at:

www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php

 

Europe Meets Russia

A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR)

(Berlin, Weeklong Seminar, July 4th – 10th 2011)

(www.icd-emr.org)

Participants of the next EMR weeklong seminar will take part in: " The EU as a Global Actor: From the Inside Out: The Internal Development of the European Union and its Future Role in an Interdependent World “(Berlin, July 7-10, 2011)

Europe Meets Russia: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR) is an active network of young, dynamic, and influential people from across the world who have an interest in the European-Russian relationship. The program has been developed in recognition of the importance of the relationship between Russia, Europe, and the global political system. Once they have joined the EMR Forum, members are supported by the ICD in organizing leadership initiatives, conducting academic research, and are invited to join the ICD Online Forum - enabling them to share information and communicate with likeminded individuals across the world.

Joining the Forum

Europe Meets Russia: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR) is open to all individuals with an interest in international affairs in general, and the European Russian relations in particular. To join the forum you must take part in one of the EMR Weeklong Seminars, which will be held every 4-6 months in Berlin. The next EMR Weeklong Seminar will run from July 4th – 10th 2011.

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The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. The goal of the ICD is to promote global peace and stability by strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.

Kategorie:

Politik

Veranstalter:

Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)

Ansprechpartner:

ICD, europe(at)culturaldiplomacy.org

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