Wednesday January 23, 2019 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

 

For the third time since its accession in 1995, Austria picked up the baton of the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU from July to December 2018, at a time when the EU faced tough and ongoing challenges. Driven by the motto “A Europe that protects”, the Austrian presidency focused on asylum and migration issues, on protecting external borders, on fighting radicalisation, terrorism and organised crime, on digital security, and on protecting European values.

What are the highlights and the take-home messages of the outgoing presidency? Join us for a lively discussion with H.E. Gregor Schusterschitz, Ambassador of Austria to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg who will point out the presidency's focal themes and results and share his views on EU-UK talks in his capacity as a member of the European Council’s Brexit working group.

Maurice Fermont, President of the LSE Alumni Association Belgium, will moderate the event. A networking reception will follow after the discussion.

• Date and time: Wednesday 23 January from 18:30 to 20:30. Doors open at 18:00.
• Venue: Permanent Representation of Austria to the EU, Avenue de Cortenbergh 30, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium (map)
• Registration: Required
• The event is open to: Alumni and friends (paying and non-paying)

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Event Types: LSE AAB EU Presidency Series