Programme 23rd of September
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The doors open - Coffee
Time: 8.00-9.00, in the Exhibition
Opening session
Time: 9.00-9.20, Concert Hall
Moderator
Maria Wetterstrand
Keynote speaker:
Time: 9.20-10.00 Concert Hall
Coffee
Time: 10.00-10.30, in the Exhibition.
EU's internal markets development during our countries’ 30 years of membership and continuous development
Time: 10.30-11.15, Amfin
How have our countries developed due to their membership in the EU? Which developments have had the greatest significance for our countries since we joined the EU? How did the Internal Market look like when our countries joined the EU? How has it developed under the past enlargement processes? Which Internal Market do we have today? While Austria focuses on the Western Balkan, the Nordics focus on Ukraine and Moldova within the current enlargement processes – why do we focus on different regions?
Speakers
- Anders Ahnlid (Director General National Board of Trade Sweden)
- Ambassador of Finland in Sweden (tba)
- Doris Danler (Ambassador of Austria in Sweden)
- Brigitte Pircher (Associate Professor in Political Science Research: EU politics, EU institutions, policy-making, EU law and its implementation, social policies, internal market at Södertörn University).
Ukraine and the EU – Navigating Integration and Europe's Future
Time: 11.20-12.00, Concert Hall
Welcome to a cross-disciplinary seminar exploring the future relationship between the European Union and Ukraine. The EU-Ukraine relationship evolves at an unprecedented pace and in an unpredictable international context. To make sense of the current events and to bring perspectives that integrate the past, present and the immediate to medium-term future, this panel engages with the question: What are the factors that may influence the relationship between Ukraine and the European Union today and in the next decade?
To answer this challenging question, we bring together scholars and practitioners from the humanities and social sciences will address cultural, historical, legal, and socio-economic dimensions shaping this significant link.
Organiser
Lund University
Political Challenges for the EU’s Next Long-Term Budget
Time: 11.20-12.00, Amfin
Geopolitical challenges, security threats, climate and environmental crises, and upcoming enlargements are some of the factors that mean the EU's budget needs to be rethought. The goal of a free, democratic, strong, secure, prosperous, and competitive EU – as described in the European Parliament's resolutions, the European Commission's political guidelines, and the European Council's strategic agenda for 2024–2029 – must be achieved in a very challenging geopolitical environment. This requires a reformed and strengthened EU budget. Reaching an agreement on what should be financed – that is, the investment needs in the coming years – is a prerequisite for reaching an agreement on how the financing will be done, and both of these issues involve political challenges and priorities for the member states and the EU.
Political priorities, investment financing, and the size of the EU budget to meet tomorrow's challenges – what does Sweden want?
Moderator
Maria Wetterstrand
Organiser
European Parliament
Lunch
Time: 12.00-13.00, in the Exhibition
EU Enlargement: Geopolitics, Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing World
Time: 13.00-13.45, Amfin
The war in Ukraine has put the European Union under great pressure and highlighted the need for both political cohesion and decisiveness. At the same time, changes in the United States’ global role during Donald Trump’s second term, along with other geopolitical tensions, have made it increasingly urgent for Europe to unite around a common and coherent strategy to address these global challenges.
EU enlargement appears to be an important geopolitical opportunity, but it also entails significant challenges. Economic costs, decision-making capacity, and differences in member states' political priorities are just some of the issues the Union must deal with. How can the EU balance its global ambitions with internal limitations such as economic resources and political fragmentation? And how can the Union simultaneously strengthen its credibility on the international stage?
Organiser
SIEPS
EU Enlargement: Geopolitics, Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing World
Time: 13.00-13.45, Amfin
The war in Ukraine has put the European Union under great pressure and highlighted the need for both political cohesion and decisiveness. At the same time, changes in the United States' global role during Donald Trump’s second term, along with other geopolitical tensions, have made it increasingly urgent for Europe to unite around a common and coherent strategy to address these global challenges.
EU enlargement appears to be an important geopolitical opportunity, but it also entails significant challenges. Economic costs, decision-making capacity, and differences in member states' political priorities are just some of the issues the Union must deal with. How can the EU balance its global ambitions with internal limitations such as economic resources and political fragmentation? And how can the Union simultaneously strengthen its credibility on the international stage?
Coffee
Time: 13.45-14.15, in the Exhibition
Unlocking the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link: Boosting Competitiveness and Innovation in a New Cross-Border Region
Time: 14.15-15.00, Concert Hall
In four years, the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link will be inaugurated. This will be a game changer, connecting Hamburg and northern Germany much closer to Copenhagen and Malmö-Lund-Skåne. How can we strengthen our common competitiveness regarding trade and business cooperation? How do we make this geography a European Hotspot for the Life Science sector, green investments, research and innovation? What issues do we need to address at the EU and national levels to fully utilize the potential of this new cross-border region? These are some of the questions we will discuss during this seminar.
Sweden and Swedes in the EU – Time to Take a Seat Where Decisions Are Made
Time: 14.15-15.00, Concert Hall
Despite 30 years of EU membership, Sweden remains underrepresented in the EU institutions. What does this mean for our influence – and how can we reverse the trend? In this discussion, we explore why Swedish expertise is needed in the EU administration, how it relates to Europe’s future challenges, and the opportunities an EU career can offer. You’ll also receive practical tips and guidance on how to take the first step toward a career in the EU.
Participants: Swedish Council for Higher Education, European Personnel Selection Office, among others.
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