The one-day workshop ‚Switzerland in the Heart of Europe – Training Day‘ is aimed at young progressive political actors from across the EU, EFTA and from Switzerland. The goal is to provide knowledge about the institutions of the EU, current political developments in the EU, potential EU enlargements, and the relationship between EU and Switzerland.
On the evening before, we will host a cosy fireside chat with exciting guests on the topic, followed by dinner together.
The event will be held in English. Travel expenses within Switzerland will be reimbursed upon request.
On the 3rd of October
Guests18:30–20:00 Fireside chat: „Switzerland in Europe – personal insights“ Speaker: tbc
20:00–21:30 Joint dinner
Training Day on the 4th of October
08:45–09:00 Arrival & Welcome Coffee
09.00 – 09:15 Official Welcome
09:30 – 10:00 Keynote speech: Where does Europe stand from a progressive perspective?
Bruno Tobback, Member of European Parliament, Socialist&Democrats Group, former Minister of Environment and Pensions in the Belgian federal government
10:00–10:15 Break
10:15–12.15 Panel:
EU Institutions & Decision-Making Processes – an Overview
The Future of the EU – What Could Enlargement Look Like?
Jorgen Sill,
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The one-day workshop ‚Switzerland in the Heart of Europe – Training Day‘ is aimed at young progressive political actors from across the EU, EFTA and from Switzerland. The goal is to provide knowledge about the institutions of the EU, current political developments in the EU, potential EU enlargements, and the relationship between EU and Switzerland.
On the evening before, we will host a cosy fireside chat with exciting guests on the topic, followed by dinner together.
The event will be held in English. Travel expenses within Switzerland will be reimbursed upon request.
On the 3rd of October
Guests18:30–20:00 Fireside chat: „Switzerland in Europe – personal insights“ Speaker: tbc
20:00–21:30 Joint dinner
Training Day on the 4th of October
08:45–09:00 Arrival & Welcome Coffee
09.00 – 09:15 Official Welcome
09:30 – 10:00 Keynote speech: Where does Europe stand from a progressive perspective?
Bruno Tobback, Member of European Parliament, Socialist&Democrats Group, former Minister of Environment and Pensions in the Belgian federal government
10:00–10:15 Break
10:15–12.15 Panel:
EU Institutions & Decision-Making Processes – an Overview
The Future of the EU – What Could Enlargement Look Like?
Jorgen Sill, Socialist&Democrats Group, Political Advisor
Laurence Fehlmann Rielle, Member of the Swiss Parliament, tbc
Moderated by Gianni Mavris, Journalist, tbc
12:15–13:15 Lunch Break and Photos
13:15–14:30Workshop: The Future of EU-Switzerland Relations:
How can we work together to uphold democracy and the continent and globally? (Working Groups)
14:30–14:45 Closing Round & Takeaways
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