Road to European Elections - A stronger Europe in the world by 2030

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22 Mar 2024

Join us live as we discuss 'A stronger Europe in the world by 2030?' with a host of MEPs and experts. Find the full agenda below.

Agenda

Panel I - The future of European security & defence policy: 15.00 - 15.45 CET 
Panel II - A European Union fit for purpose: 16.15 - 17.00 CET 

Programme

A welcome introduction by:

  • Jarmo Oikarinen, Head of Office of the European Parliament Liaison Office in Finland

Panel I: The future of European security & defence policy

Introduction remarks to the discussion by:

  • Maria Blässar, Head of the Delegation, Representation office of the European Commission in Finland

Panel debate with:

  • MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen (EPP, Finland)
  • Tytti Tuppurainen, Member of Finnish Parliament & former Minister of European affairs
  • Aku Aarva, Board Member, European Movement International 
  • Jonas Cederlöf, Policy Officer, DG DEFIS, European Commission
  • Juha Jokela, Programme Director, Finnish Institute of International Affairs

Panel II: A European Union fit for purpose

Panel debate with:

  • MEP Heidi Hautala (Greens/EFA, Finland), Vice-president of the European Parliament 
  • MEP Nils Torvalds (Renew Europe, Finland)
  • Totti Sivonen, Executive director, European Movement Finland
  • Tyyne Karjalainen, Researcher, Finnish Institute of International Affairs
  • Ninni Norra, Finnish citizen ambassador, Conference of the Future of Europe

This event is moderated by Christopher Alessi, Editor-in-Chief of The Parliament.

This event in co-organised with European Movement International, The Parliament and the European Parliament Liaison Office in Finland. 

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