Tuesday January 28, 2020 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

 

For the third time since its accession in 1995, Finland picked up the baton of the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU from July to December 2019, at a time when the EU faced many challenges. Driven by the slogan “Sustainable Europe - Sustainable Future”, the Finnish presidency's priorities were to strengthen common values and the rule of law, to make the EU more competitive and socially inclusive, to strengthen the EU’s position as a global leader in climate action and to protect the security of citizens comprehensively. Furthermore, it took place at a crucial moment when the new European Commission took office.

What are the highlights and the take-home messages of the outgoing presidency? Join us for a lively discussion with Minna Kivimäki, Deputy Permanent Representative, Ambassador Coreper I representative, who will reflect on the presidency's main themes, results and experience personally. Maurice Fermont, President of the LSE Alumni Association Belgium, will moderate the event. A networking reception will follow after the discussion.

• Date and time: Tuesday 28 January from 18:30 to 21:00. Doors open at 18:00.
• Venue: Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU, Avenue de Cortenbergh 80, 1000 Brussels, 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