High-level conference: 10 years of Parliament’s democracy support activities
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28. November 2022 In Aktuell, EN

High-level conference: 10 years of Parliament’s democracy support activities

MEPs and high-level guests will gather in Brussels on 29-30 November to reflect on ten years of Parliament’s activities to support democracy and discuss key lessons for the future.

The conference, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the European Parliament’s activities to support democracy around the world, will be opened by President Roberta Metsola on Tuesday 29 November at 15:30 CET. Two days of knowledge and experience sharing and debates focused on Parliament’s work through the Comprehensive Democracy Support Approach in areas ranging from election observation, mediation, parliamentary support and capacity building, supporting and promoting human rights and engagement with civil society and young political leaders, will also feature working sessions, informal meetings and networking opportunities.

The event will bring together a number of high-level speakers, including European Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica, former European Parliament President Pat Cox, the President of the Parliament of North Macedonia Talat Xhaferi as well as MEPs, representatives of the parliaments benefiting from this support, Sakharov Prize laureates, human rights defenders and experts in democracy support. The participants will aim to reflect on the lessons learned from the past ten years of the European Parliament’s work on supporting democracy and stake out the way ahead in setting future priorities and goals.

The full agenda is available here.

Quotes

Ahead of the conference, David McAllister (EPP, Germany), Co-Chair of the Parliament’s Democracy Support and Election Coordination Group, said: “In the last ten years, the European Parliament has become a pioneer in advocating and supporting democratic change. Democratic institutions need reinforcement. They belong to our critical infrastructure, just as much as gas pipelines or wind farms.”

Tomas Tobé (EPP, Sweden), Co-Chair of Parliament’s Democracy Support and Election Coordination Group, added: “The European Parliament’s commitment to democracy extends well beyond our own union. Promoting human rights, stability and good governance are aligned with the EU’s strategic interests and values. Therefore, the tenth anniversary is a true milestone.”

Media access and live streaming.

WHEN: Tuesday 29 November and Wednesday 30 November 2022.

WHERE: Room 3G3 in Parliament’s Spinelli building in Brussels and remote participation.

Journalists and media representatives can access the premises using their standard accreditation. You can also follow the two-day event live online via the European Parliament’s Multimedia Centre.