Seminar: Democracy in Europe: Threats or opportunities?

Kalevi Sorsa Foundation’s online seminar delves into the state, challenges, and prospects of European democracy and the rule of law. The opening speech is delivered by former President Tarja Halonen. Based on Kalevi Sorsa Foundation's newest reports, the panel discussions explore internal migration in Europe and its effects on democracy, as well as the EU enlargement.

PANEL I
European migration and democracy – Towards progress or backsliding?
Ledjon Shahini, Executive Director, Qemal Stafa Foundation, Albania.
Hamza Pecar, Project Coordinator, Forum of Left Initiative, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Katerina Kasovska, Project Manager, Progres Institute for Social Democracy, North Macedonia.
Antti Häikiö, Ministerial Advisor, International Affairs Unit, Ministry of the Interior, Finland.
The report: https://sorsafoundation.fi/wp-content...


PANEL II
How the EU enlargement can benefit all parties?
Matti Niemi, Director of International Relations, City of Turku – Impacts of Enlargement on the EU’s structures.
Ledjon Shahini, Executive Director, Qemal Stafa Foundation, Albania – Enlargements importance for the Western Balkans.
Miapetra Kumpula-Natri, Member of the European Parliament – Cost of the enlargement, for the EU and Finland.
The report: https://sorsafoundation.fi/wp-content...

The seminar is moderated by Jelena Simic from Kalevi Sorsa Foundation.