Topic of the session
Our world has entered a time of uncertainty. Many distrust everything except traditional formulae of independent nationhood, while others are convinced that the nation on its own cannot meet the challenges which lie ahead. This difference is itself a challenge. The growing interdependence of peoples depends on trust. This calls for respect for differing histories and, in particular, differing experience of oppression. Respect for difference, however, cannot be enough. A vision of Europe as trustee of the universal common good has much to offer. Its mission is to be both an example and an advocate of this reality and part of that mission has always been an overcoming of its own divisions, both between nations and within nations. They result partly from economic and social inequality, arising from differing historical perspectives and from a growing distrust in government in a complex technological world. Addressing these internal divisions will help us overcome the harmful side effects of globalization and resolve disagreements on how to deal with climate change, which affects people’s lives far beyond Europe.
To Europe we can put the questions:
“Where is your vigour? Where is that idealism which inspired and ennobled your history?
Where is your spirit of curiosity and enterprise?
Where is your thirst for truth, a thirst which hitherto you have passionately shared with the world?”
Pope Francis, Nov 25, 2014, Council of Europe
To Europe we can put the questions:
“Where is your vigour? Where is that idealism which inspired and ennobled your history?
Where is your spirit of curiosity and enterprise?
Where is your thirst for truth, a thirst which hitherto you have passionately shared with the world?”
Pope Francis, Nov 25, 2014, Council of Europe
Speakers and moderators
Speakers (by order of intervention):
Moderators (by order of intervention):
- Pierre Defraigne, Executive Director of the Madariaga – College of Europe Foundation
- Eleonora Vitale, Executive Assistant to the Director, JESC
- Klaus Buchner, Member of the European Parliament, Greens
- Victoria Martín de la Torre, Press officer of the S&D Group in the European Parliament and author of the book “Europe, a Leap into the Unknown”
- Patrick Debucquois, President of “Colline de Penuel” and General Secretary of “Caritas Catholica en Belgique Francophone et Germanophone”
- Edmond Grace SJ, JESC Secretary for Ecology
- Gyula Ocskay, General Secretary, CESCI (European Institute of cross-border studies)
Moderators (by order of intervention):
- Henning vom Stein, Director of Otone European Affairs Brussels
- Jean Peyrony, General Director, Transfrontier Operational Mission
- Peter Rožič, Director, JESC (Jesuit European Social Centre)
- Botond Feledy, Manager, ELP (European Leadership Programme)
Programme
Friday, 13th September 2019
Opening session - Europe and the long-term global challenges
Pierre Defraigne, Executive Director of the Madariaga – College of Europe Foundation
Reaction by Eleonora Vitale, Executive Assistant to the Director, JESC
Followed by a general discussion and group sessions
Evening - Social networking at the Library bar
SATURDAY, 14th September 2019
Session 1 - Europe, trustee of a universal common good
Henning vom Stein, Director of Otone European Affairs Brussels - moderator
Klaus Buchner, Member of the European Parliament, Greens
Victoria Martín de la Torre, Press officer of the S&D Group in the European Parliament and author of the book “Europe, a Leap into the Unknown”
Session 2 - Europe, promoting a fair society. Overcoming our divisions
Jean Peyrony, General Director, Transfrontier Operational Mission - moderator
Patrick Debucquois, President of “Colline de Penuel” and General Secretary of “Caritas Catholica en Belgique Francophone et Germanophone”
Edmond Grace SJ, JESC Secretary for Ecology
Gyula Ocskay, General Secretary, CESCI (European Institute of cross-border studies)
Evening - Piano concert by Maxence Pilchen
SUNDAY, 15th September 2019
Feedback / Wrap-up Session / Report from the groups and analysis
Moderators:
Peter Rožič, Director, JESC (Jesuit European Social Centre)
Botond Feledy, Manager, ELP (European Leadership Programme)
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