Strengthening EU democracy support as a task for Czech and Polish Presidencies
The Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) in Poland has invited a group of experts specializing in democracy support as well as diplomats and representatives of non-governmental organizations that undertake activities in that field. Minister Krzysztof Stanowski and David Král, Director, EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, have confirmed their participation in the meeting as speakers. Below is a detailed programme of the seminar. The meeting is organized within the framework of Polish-Czech Forum.
Recent political changes in the North Africa have shown how important supporting democracy in European neighbourhood is. Therefore, the discussion will concern the efforts of the Polish EU presidency to intensify EU democratization activities and progress in establishing European Endowment for Democracy, promoted by Poland in the EU. Experiences of the Czech EU Presidency in strengthening EU democracy support will be discussed.
The seminar will be held in English. ISP is asking attendees to confirm their participation by 30September via email to: program.europejski@isp.org.pl.
Agenda:
9.45 – 10.00 REGISTRATION AND COFFEE
10.00 – 10.10 OPENING
Jacek Kucharczyk, President of the Executive Board, Institute of Public Affairs
10.10 – 11.10 INTRODUCTORY SPEECHES
Krzysztof Stanowski, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
David Král, Director, EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy
Jacek Kucharczyk, President of the Executive Board, Institute of Public Affairs
Gabriela Svárovská, Independent expert (tbc)
Moderation:
Agnieszka Łada, Head of the European Programme, Institute of Public Affairs
11.10 – 12.00 DEBATE
For further information, please contact:
Łukasz Wenerski, 0 22 556 42 68, lukasz.wenerski@isp.org.pl
