Does the current populist turn signal the end of the cosmopolitan dream of a post-nationalist Europe? What are possible visions of a more cooperative, transparent and, at the same time, stronger and more secure continent?
This conference has a double-fold aim: 1) to brainstorm possible solutions to current challenges; 2) to initiate a forum for renewal of European democracy that includes a broad dialogue between scholars, politicians, civil society and the media.
Chairs: Nina Witoszek, UiO and Christopher White, Bjørknes University College
Keynote speakers:
Morning session:
- Radek Sikorski, former Polish Foreign Minister, lecturer at Harvard University
- Laszlo Rajk, former Hungarian dissident, prof. of architecture, Budapest University;
Short Break
- Comments
- Bernt Hagtvet, professor of political science, Bjørknes College/NEST, UiO
- Ingrid Brekke, journalist and leading Eastern European correspondent, Aftenposten
- Questions from the audience
12.00- 13.00 Break
Afternoon session:
- Eva Joly, MEP, European Parliament
- Barbara Nowacka, Polish feminist and politician of the United Left
Short Break
- Comments
- Igor Devold, Polish-Norwegian film-director, lecturer at NTNU, pro-democracy activist
- Catherine Moe Thorleifsson, researcher at the Center for Research on Extremism, University of Oslo
- Questions from the audience
The event is free, but please register here.