Virtual Visions of Europe

Programma’s uit het verleden

24 11 21

From Brexit to the Covid-19 pandemic

EU Collective Power in Action

Since the outbreak of the global financial crisis in 2008, that morphed into an existential crisis for the single currency, the EU has been beset by crises amounting to a polycrisis. In this new Visions of Europe lecture, Brigid Laffan will analyse the EU’s response to two of those crises, Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic

14 10 21

Virtual Visions of Europe

The EU Green Deal

In a new Visions of Europe lecture Tony Agotha will speak about the need for a green transition for the health and well-being of all, the trailblazing role of the European Green Deal, and the challenge of the Climate Summit in Glasgow.

27 05 20

Virtual Visions of Europe #5

W(h)ither the EU?

The VVE series concludes with a discussion on the implications of the crisis for the EU in general. Will the EU emerge stronger from the crisis, e.g. with a larger budget, more powers to coordinate public health, and reinforced solidarity within the Eurozone? Or will the EU’s inability to reach agreement and take the lead on critical issues result in a long-term weakening of its internal authority and external influence?

20 05 20

Virtual Visions of Europe #4

Changing geopolitical orders

The fourth edition will shift the focus to the present and future challenges for the EU’s geopolitical role both in its immediate Neighbourhoods and in the wider world. What are the implications of the crisis for the EU’s relationships with other global and regional powers, most directly the US, Russia, China and Iran?

13 05 20

Virtual Visions of Europe #3

The national and European politics of the pandemic

In the third edition of VVE we discuss how the corona pandemic is affecting politics, at the national and the European level. Is it producing cohesion or polarization among parties and public opinion? How are populist parties and leaders positioning themselves, with what results? How do these patterns differ across countries, and how can they be expected to develop going forward?

06 05 20

Virtual Visions of Europe #2

Socio-economic policy and crisis response

What will be the economic and social impact of the pandemic? In the second edition of VVE we discuss new monetary and fiscal measures by the ECB and member states, the debate over solidarity, including the use of the European Stability Mechanism, the European SURE initiative for temporary (un)employment support, and the proposal for corona (euro) bonds.

29 04 20

Virtual Visions of Europe #1

Public health: Diversity and (non-)coordination

In this first edition of VVE experts discuss the procurement and distribution of medical supplies, and their implications for free movement and border controls within the EU. Should the EU play a bigger role/be given stronger powers, and if so of what sort?