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SUMMARY:UK and Europe: The Year Ahead
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss how the UK-EU relationship has changed over the last 12 months and what changes we can expect in the crucial year ahead with: \nDavid Gauke\, the former Secretary of State for Justice and Member of Parliament for South West Hertfordshire. David is a longstanding advocate for pragmatic UK-EU relations\, and has continued to contribute to public debate on Brexit\, constitutional reform and the future direction of British politics. \nRichard Baker MP\, a Scottish Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Glenrothes and Mid Fife since 2024. Richard is a member of the United Kingdom’s delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and an active participant on the APPG on Europe. \nNatalie Bennett\, the former leader of the Green Party of England and Wales. Natalie is a prominent environmentalist\, writer and campaigner\, and a strong voice on European cooperation\, climate action and social justice. Natalie is a frequent media commentator and speaker on the UK’s relationship with Europe and global challenges. \nChairing the event will be European Movement UK’s Deputy CEO\, Emma Knaggs. \nFrom evolving UK-EU relations to the lived realities of citizens\, trade\, mobility and cooperation\, our speakers will offer frank analysis and look ahead to the key questions shaping the UK’s relationship with Europe. You will have the chance to submit your questions to the speakers.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/uk-and-europe-the-year-ahead/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T201500
DTSTAMP:20260106T110717Z
CREATED:20260106T110717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T110717Z
UID:8584-1768244400-1768248900@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:Enoch Powell\, Brexit and the political history of Euroscepticism\, with Tom McTague
DESCRIPTION:Tom McTague is the editor of The New Statesman\, and the author of Between the Waves: the Hidden History of a Very British Revolution\, 1945-2016 (Pan Macmillan 2025).
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/enoch-powell-brexit-and-the-political-history-of-euroscepticism-with-tom-mctague/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T201500
DTSTAMP:20250927T091644Z
CREATED:20250927T091644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T091644Z
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SUMMARY:Brexit at Community Level: What Leaving the EU has Meant for Patients\, Pharmacies\, and Community Teams\, with The Bear
DESCRIPTION:The Bear is a recent arrival to political commentary on X/Twitter @BearlyPolitics\, and has a Substack newsletter https://www.bearlypolitics.co.uk/\, as well as being the author of Bear Necessities of Politics and Power. His work has been recommended by the LBC presenter James O’Brien. He works as a manager in the NHS.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/brexit-at-community-level-what-leaving-the-eu-has-meant-for-patients-pharmacies-and-community-teams-with-the-bear/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T181500
DTSTAMP:20250617T163448Z
CREATED:20250617T163448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T163448Z
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SUMMARY:Why Reform will win the next general election - and what that means for Brexit\, with Nick Tyrone
DESCRIPTION:Nick Tyrone is a journalist who has published articles in The Spectator\, Daily Express\, New Statesman and The Independent\, where he has been described by Jon Rentoul as a ‘waspish writer and natural troublemaker’. He is currently an Associate Fellow at the think tank Bright Blue\, and publishes the Substack newsletter ‘Neoliberal Centrist Dad’ (formerly ‘Today in Brexitland’).
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/why-reform-will-win-the-next-general-election-and-what-that-means-for-brexit-with-nick-tyrone/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ukpen.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/North-Herts.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T190000
DTSTAMP:20250618T202600Z
CREATED:20250618T202600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T202600Z
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SUMMARY:The Expert Factor Live!
DESCRIPTION:Hannah White\, Paul Johnson and Anand Menon will be reunited on stage to record a special live episode of The Expert Factor. \nNine years to the day since the UK voted to leave the EU\, as the directors of three of the UK’s leading think tanks – the Institute for Government\, the Institute for Fiscal Studies and UK in a Changing Europe – get to together to discuss\, explore and explain the big questions facing Keir Starmer’s Labour government and Britain’s opposition parties in an increasingly unpredictable world. \nAlso available online.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/the-expert-factor-live/
LOCATION:Institute for Government\, 2 Carlton Gardens\, London SW1Y 5AA
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T181500
DTSTAMP:20250405T181409Z
CREATED:20250405T181409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T181409Z
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SUMMARY:Issues Facing Brits in Spain and Europe Post Brexit\, with Lisa Burton (Bremain in Spain)
DESCRIPTION:Bremain in Spain campaigns to protect the rights of British migrants living in Spain and across Europe. As an organization founded by British migrants living in Spain\, we\, above all\, understand the incredible opportunities freedom of movement can bring and the damage and difficulties its loss has brought to so many Brits living in the EU and the UK.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/issues-facing-brits-in-spain-and-europe-post-brexit-with-lisa-burton-bremain-in-spain/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ukpen.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/North-Herts.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T203000
DTSTAMP:20250219T100450Z
CREATED:20250219T100450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T100450Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation With Young European Movement (YEM) President Cecilia Jastrzembska & Vice President Lea Rattei
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will address:\nYEM’s activities: Youth Champions Award\, plans for the European Youth Event 2025\, the EU-UK Stronger Together Network + more\n– YEM’s Break The Silence / End The Violence campaign in partnership with European Parliament & Europinion\n– Historic (!) Launch of the European Movement Women’s Network 7th March \nQuestions and comments welcome. \nModerated by Don Lodge\, Chair of York For Europe
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/in-conversation-with-young-european-movement-yem-president-cecilia-jastrzembska-vice-president-lea-rattei/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ukpen.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/YfE-SS.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T114500
DTSTAMP:20250218T153147Z
CREATED:20250218T153147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T153147Z
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SUMMARY:Germany’s election – what does it mean for the EU?
DESCRIPTION:The snap election on 23 February 2025 comes at a turning point for Germany and Europe. What is likely to change under a new government and how will the election result affect EU policies and the future of Europe? What are the European issues that a new governing coalition in Berlin will have to address? \nSpeakers\nDitte Brasso Sørensen\, Senior Analyst and Vice Director\, Think Tank Europa\nAlmut Möller\, Director for European and Global Affairs at the European Policy Centre (EPC)\, Brussels\nValentin Kreilinger\, Senior Researcher at the Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies (SIEPS)\, Stockholm \nChair\nGöran von Sydow\, Director of the Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies (SIEPS)\, Stockholm
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/germanys-election-what-does-it-mean-for-the-eu/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ukpen.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Sweden.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T170000
DTSTAMP:20250205T155045Z
CREATED:20250205T155045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T155045Z
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SUMMARY:Erasmus+: what schools need to get back
DESCRIPTION:Ray Kirtley\, Chair of the UK Global Learning Association for Schools (UKGLAS)\, will talk about everything that our schools have lost as a result of the UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus Plus\, the world’s largest and most diverse programme of educational and youth opportunity – and the benefits they would get if we re-enter the programme. We will share knowledge about the few remaining educational links and partnerships between the UK and other European countries\, what can be done to rebuild\, and what the prospects may be for regaining access to Erasmus Plus.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/erasmus-what-schools-need-to-get-back/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ukpen.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Intercom.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T210000
DTSTAMP:20241213T165504Z
CREATED:20241213T165504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T165504Z
UID:8402-1737054000-1737061200@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:What does a Trump Presidency mean for Europe?
DESCRIPTION:Join the European Movement in Scotland for a timely and thought-provoking webinar just days before the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States. This special event will bring together a distinguished panel of diplomats\, academics\, and activists to discuss the key challenges and opportunities Europe may encounter over the next four years as it navigates a rapidly changing global political landscape. \nChaired by EMiS Vice President Alyn Smith\, this event will feature a keynote discussion with Lord Kerr of Kinlochard\, the former British Ambassador to both the United States and the European Union. Lord Kerr brings unparalleled insight into transatlantic relations and the complexities of European diplomacy. \nWith topics ranging from the future of EU-US relations to pressing global issues like climate change\, trade\, and international security\, this event will provide a platform for meaningful dialogue and fresh perspectives. Additional speakers will be announced soon\, promising a rich and diverse exploration of what lies ahead for Europe.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/what-does-a-trump-presidency-mean-for-europe/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ukpen.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EMiS-Logo.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T200000
DTSTAMP:20250114T155754Z
CREATED:20250114T155754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T155754Z
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SUMMARY:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvfu6rqDMsGdXsb0rUe-NEim-jYeBbQQnw
DESCRIPTION:Alex Hall Hall will discuss the challenges we face in 2025\, but also the seeds of hope that are there to be found and what we can do to help nurture them.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/https-us02web-zoom-us-meeting-register-tzivfu6rqdmsgdxsb0rue-neim-jyebbqqnw/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ukpen.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Cambridge.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250107T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250107T183000
DTSTAMP:20241213T195725Z
CREATED:20241205T123515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T195725Z
UID:8395-1736269200-1736274600@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:Eradicating VAWG; Empowering Europe
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion on the prevalence of and increase of violence against women and girls (VAWG) across the UK and Europe before YEM’s campaign launch on 23rd January. Panellists will discuss how to mitigate this rise and how eradicating VAWG can empower both women and society as a whole. Followed by Q&A and discussion. \nChair: Cecilia Jastrzembska\, YEM President & Co-Director\, European Movement Board & National Council. \nSpeakers:\nDorothy Herson: YEM Vice President\, Editor\, Cambridge Press\, author and former lawyer. \nHannah Phillips: Intersectional gender equality policy expert\, Civility Commission Manager\, Jo Cox Foundation\, former Gender Parity Consultant\, United Nations. \nSara Harris: Domestic Violence and Abuse Practitioner at Leeds Women’s Aid. Women’s Night Safe Space Support Worker for ‘Women Friendly Leeds. Former Ask for Angela Leeds Coordinator.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/eradicating-vawg-empowering-europe/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ukpen.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/YEM-Logo-Green-1.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T193000
DTSTAMP:20241204T164644Z
CREATED:20241204T164644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T164644Z
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SUMMARY:Violence against Women and Girls
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to hear from three speakers who bring expertise from diverse fields\, including academia\, activism\, journalism\, and media. Followed by Q&A. \nChair: Dorothy Herson\, YEM Vice President\nAuthor\, former lawyer\, journalist and Editor at Cambridge University Press \nPanellists:\nCatherine Joy White – gender advisor for the United Nations (UN); advocate for gender equity in media and storytelling\nDr Fiona Vera Gray – academic at London Met University\, currently working on UKRI-funded research into the harms of sexual violence; campaigner against violence towards women and girls\nCecilia Jastrzembska – president of the Young European Movement (YEM)\, journalist and feminist advocate.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/violence-against-women-and-girls/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ukpen.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/YEM-Logo-Green-1.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T201500
DTSTAMP:20240924T114345Z
CREATED:20240924T114345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T114345Z
UID:8340-1728327600-1728332100@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:What can Labour really do about #Brexit? with Peter Foster
DESCRIPTION:Peter Foster\, author of What Went Wrong with Brexit\, and What We Can Do About It (Canongate\, 2023)\, explores how far the recently elected Labour government can reset relations with the EU given the ‘red lines’ set by Sir Keir Starmer ruling out rejoining the EU single market\, a customs union or accepting Free Movement. \nPeter Foster is the public policy editor of the Financial Times. His current brief covers all aspects of UK policy\, including higher education\, skills\, investment and the implementation of Brexit.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/what-can-labour-really-do-about-brexit-with-peter-foster/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ukpen.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/North-Herts-for-Europe-roundel.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T180000
DTSTAMP:20240913T195620Z
CREATED:20240913T195620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T195620Z
UID:8333-1726765200-1726768800@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:BREMAINERS ASK – SPECIAL ONLINE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to feature our first member of the House of Commons – Labour MP for Walthamstow\, and Chair of the Labour Movement for Europe\, Stella Creasy. \nStella has suggested a special webinar\, hosted by our chair\, Sue Wilson. The Zoom call link will be supplied in due course. \nWe are most grateful to Stella for making herself available for this very special online Bremainers Ask session and we hope you will join us. \nPlease register your interest in attending by email by Tuesday 17 September to allow for the administration of this event. enquiries@bremaininspain.com
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/bremainers-ask-special-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ukpen.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bremain.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T203000
DTSTAMP:20240618T105712Z
CREATED:20240618T105712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T105712Z
UID:8306-1719257400-1719261000@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:Talking Europe\, Ethics & Standards in Public Life
DESCRIPTION:with Dominic Grieve KC\, former MP and Attorney General\, Vice-President of the European Movement \nlivestream on X (Twitter)\, Facebook and YouTube
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/talking-europe-ethics-standards-in-public-life/
CATEGORIES:Democracy in peril,National,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240609T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240609T181500
DTSTAMP:20240605T142211Z
CREATED:20240605T142211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T142211Z
UID:8298-1717952400-1717956900@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:Brexit and the UK election\, with Chris Grey
DESCRIPTION:The author of the Brexit and Beyond blog https://chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/ and Brexit Unfolded (Biteback \, 2nd ed 2023) discusses the ongoing impact of Brexit on UK politics.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/brexit-and-the-uk-election-with-chris-grey/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ukpen.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/North-Herts-for-Europe-roundel.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T190000
DTSTAMP:20240517T170051Z
CREATED:20240517T170051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T170051Z
UID:8274-1717092000-1717095600@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:Meet the Leaders Forum with Will Hutton and Vicky Pryce
DESCRIPTION:How would an alternative economic and political philosophy remake a better Britain? \nJoin author and commentator Will Hutton in conversation with leading economist and Chair of Fellows at Radix Big Tent\, Vicky Pryce\, about Will’s new book This Time No Mistakes: How to Remake Britain. \nWill Hutton’s passionate book gives us plenty to discuss: Capitalism must be repurposed to work for the common good. And our degraded democracy\, the necessary means for such change\, must be reformed.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/meet-the-leaders-forum-with-will-hutton-and-vicky-pryce/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ukpen.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/radix.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T193000
DTSTAMP:20240517T172000Z
CREATED:20240517T172000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T172000Z
UID:8280-1717007400-1717011000@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:The fight for the ECHR: What is at stake?
DESCRIPTION:Now\, the people responsible for Brexit want to remove the UK from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)\, the international court set up in the aftermath of the Second World War to protect people from tyranny. \nSince the UK became a member of the ECHR\, the court has intervened 466 times to uphold human rights against the government. \nWe are calling on Rishi Sunak to commit to our membership of the European Court of Human Rights because it is the last line of defence of our rights and freedoms. To support this mission\, we launched the petition to keep the UK in the ECHR. \nTo discuss this vital issue\, we have brought together three of the leading experts on the ECHR:\nDominic Grieve KC PC – Dominic is a British barrister and former politician. Today\, Dominic is Vice President of European Movement UK (Source: Wiki). \nJessica Simor KC – Jessica is recognised as one of the country’s leading specialists in public/regulatory\, EU and human rights law. (Source: Matrix Chambers). \nAndrew Cutting – Andrew is Spokesperson and Media Officer at the Council of Europe\, a role he has held for almost 14 years. (Source: LinkedIn).
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/the-fight-for-the-echr-what-is-at-stake/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ukpen.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/European-Movement-UK-logo.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T173000
DTSTAMP:20240430T162703Z
CREATED:20240430T162703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T162703Z
UID:8232-1715702400-1715707800@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:EU Strategic Autonomy Two Years into the War in Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:This event will take stock of the evolution of EU trade\, investment\, and industrial policy in light of the war in Ukraine\, and the increased emphasis on economic security ahead of the EU elections. \nIt will be opened by a keynote address by Her Excellency Dalia Grybauskaitė (former President of Lithuania) who will be introduced by Prof. Daire Keogh\, President of DCU. This will be followed by a panel\, chaired by Una Mullally (Irish Times) featuring experts in this area\, including Prof. Ming Du (Professor in Chinese Law and the Co-Director of the Global Policy Institute\, Durham University)\, Dr. Cécile Pelaudeix (Senior Researcher\, Sciences-Po Grenoble)\, and Dr. Niall Moran (Assistant Professor in Economic Law at the School of Law & Government at DCU & Deputy Director of the Brexit Institute).
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/eu-strategic-autonomy-two-years-into-the-war-in-ukraine/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T110000
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SUMMARY:Young European Movement: In Conversation with Neil Kinnock
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Europe Day 2024\, the Young European Movement will be hosting a webinar with former Labour Party leader\, Neil Kinnock.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/young-european-movement-in-conversation-with-neil-kinnock/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240425T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240425T193000
DTSTAMP:20240420T093232Z
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SUMMARY:The EU Election Special
DESCRIPTION:More people than ever are going to the polls this year. And the EU Elections\, coming up on June 6th\, are a pivotal moment for Europe as 400 million voters will decide the make-up of the European Parliament for the next 5 years. \nWhilst the UK is of course not taking part in these elections\, it is essential that we have an understanding of the likely outcomes and potential impacts of this election\, that of our closest neighbour and biggest trading partner\, and grapple with what these mean for the next stage of the UK-EU relationship. \nThe speakers: \nStephanie Luke is a Research Associate based in the Department of Politics and International Relations at The University of Sheffield. She is also a Seminar and Lecture Tutor at Durham University\, teaching modules on European Politics and Democratic Political Systems. She is currently working on a European Commission funded project on “data-driven” election campaigns. She has also researched European politics\, Euroscepticism\, far-right parties and party politics. \nDr Garvan Walshe is a Brussels-based political strategist\, with almost twenty years’ experience working in political strategy and communication technology focusing on policy development. Since the Brexit referendum\, he has concentrated on strengthening democratic governance in Europe. Garvan chairs the pro-democracy NGO Unhack Democracy\, which works on strengthening civil society in East Central Europe\, and is a Director of Communications at the European Policy Centre\, as well as a research associate on defence policy at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies and an affiliate at the Central European University Democracy Institute. He writes a regular column for Conservative Home in the UK. \nJacki Davis is a Brussels-based journalist\, broadcaster and editor and a Senior Adviser to the European Policy Centre (EPC) think tank. She was previously Communications Director of the EPC; Editor-in-Chief of E!Sharp magazine; and launch editor of European Voice\, the Brussels-based weekly newspaper then owned by The Economist (now POLITICO). \nChaired by Richard Morris\, EM UK’s International Officer
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/the-eu-election-special/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T183000
DTSTAMP:20240328T161607Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Role in Democracy and Peace
DESCRIPTION:With Gina Miller\, Helen Maguire\, Julie Ward\, Kati Systä and Jane Morrice\nWomen’s rights\, women’s capabilities\, women’s mobilisation\, and how to stop the hard right in Europe.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/womens-role-in-democracy-and-peace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ukpen.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Grassroots-for-Europe.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240414T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240414T183000
DTSTAMP:20240328T165344Z
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SUMMARY:Brexit: What Rejoiners know\, and Brexiters don't
DESCRIPTION:Freelance journalist\, presenter\, public speaker and media consultant and former BBC Business Correspont Jonty Bloom discusses the economic impact of Brexit on the UK
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/brexit-what-rejoiners-know-and-brexiters-dont/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240403T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240403T200000
DTSTAMP:20240328T163442Z
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SUMMARY:Rebuilding Britain & Europe's Future Hope Together
DESCRIPTION:How we can rebuild Britain’s relations with the European Union by assessing challenges and opportunities ahead. Our two invited experts Graham Bishop and Sir Nick Harvey will provide invaluable insights.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/rebuilding-britain-europes-future-hope-together/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T203000
DTSTAMP:20231103T120510Z
CREATED:20231003T171206Z
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SUMMARY:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Freedom of Movement: the Key to Rejoin - A toolkit for pro-EU campaigners  THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED \nFreedom of movement of people (along with free movement of goods\, services\, and capital)\, is a fundamental principle of the EU Single Market. There can be no return to the Single Market or the EU without FoM.  \nOpposition to FoM is based on a mistaken belief that FoM means uncontrolled immigration. The public is not well informed on this issue\, a factor which greatly assisted the leave campaign. People are now becoming more aware that ending FoM affects their own and their families’ choices\, as well as undermining the UK economy\, impacting the workforce in key industries\, impeding business travel and decimating the arts. FoM is strongly supported by the public in all EU member states. \nThe aim of this webinar is to equip pro-EU activists for a campaign to restore FoM\, and so open the door to Single Market and EU membership.  \nThe webinar will provide the basis for a crib sheet for FoM campaigners.  \nChair: Richard Kilpatrick (Campaign Manager\, European Movement) \nMichaela Benson (Professor in Public Sociology\, Lancaster University): Debunking FoM myths \nRichard Bentall (Professor of Clinical Psychology\, Sheffield University) : A positive narrative on FoM \nMark English (Policy and Media Advisor\, European Movement) : Strategy and tactics for a campaign to restore FoM \nMike Galsworthy (Chair\, European Movement) : On the timing of a campaign to restore FoM
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/freedom-of-movement-the-key-to-rejoin-a-toolkit-for-pro-eu-campaigners/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T190000
DTSTAMP:20231014T180700Z
CREATED:20231014T180700Z
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SUMMARY:Europe Calling “Eine neue Verfassung für Europa” - " A new Constitution for Europe"
DESCRIPTION:The European Union could soon be writing a new constitution: on Wednesday\, 25.10.2023\, the Constitutional Affairs Committee (AFCO) of the European Parliament will vote on whether the EU Parliament should start the process for amendments to the EU Treaties and whether a Constitutional Convention should be convened for this purpose. \nThe initiative to amend the treaties is supported by all five pro-democracy groups in the Parliament. \nThe ambitious changes suggested include: national vetoes to give way to majority decisions\, the European Parliament to become a more powerful legislator with equal rights and the EU Commission to become a real government – subordinate to the Parliament. That is\, fundamental changes to the EU – as was demanded by the citizens at the EU Future Conference. \nThe five MEPs who have been dealing with these questions will lead the discussion together with representatives from science\, civil society and politics. \nIn German and English.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/europe-calling-eine-neue-verfassung-fur-europa-a-new-constitution-for-europe/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230417T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230417T190000
DTSTAMP:20230410T155035Z
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SUMMARY:Citizens and the Constitution: education and engagement
DESCRIPTION:Do citizens understand – or even care about – how the UK constitution works and the role it plays in making government work for them? If they don’t\, then what can be done to ensure that the constitution and constitutional change has public support and legitimacy? \nIn this event\, we will explore the current state of public understanding of – and interest in – constitutional issues. We will look at good practice for citizen engagement. And we will consider what can be done to cultivate an engaged and empowered citizenry for the future. This event is part of the IfG and Bennett Institute Review of the UK Constitution. \nTo explore these questions\, we have assembled an expert panel including: \nCatherine McKinnell MP\, Chair of the Petitions Committee\nLiz Moorse\, Chief Executive of the Association for Citizenship Teaching\nAlan Renwick\, Professor of Democratic Politics at University College London and Deputy Director of UCL’s Constitution Unit\nTatton Spiller\, Founder of Simple Politics\nThe event will be chaired by Rebecca McKee\, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government. \nThis is a hybrid event; follow the link to the event website to find links to register either for in-person or online attendance.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/citizens-and-the-constitution-education-and-engagement/
LOCATION:Institute for Government\, 2 Carlton Gardens\, London\, SW1Y 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210511T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210511T180000
DTSTAMP:20210502T094303Z
CREATED:20210502T094303Z
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SUMMARY:It's Bloody Complicated: Election Special
DESCRIPTION:Polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice joins Caroline Lucas MP\, Beth Winter MP\, Layla Moran MP\, Tommy Sheppard MP\, and Clive Lewis MP to survey the aftermath of the local and mayoral elections\, discuss where the results leave progressive politics going forward and what this will mean for the prospect of a Progressive Alliance to overturn the Tory majority in Westminster. \nSign up to have your say on all these questions and more.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/its-bloody-complicated-election-special/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T201500
DTSTAMP:20210402T150959Z
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SUMMARY:Security and the EU-UK Relationship
DESCRIPTION:Security is an issue that is hugely important. It was also the reason the body which would become the EU was originally created\, and it was a key part of the UK’s EU membership. Now\, with the UK outside the EU\, there is a need to keep working together on security going forward. \nSpeakers:\nCatherine West MP\, Fabian Hamilton MP\, Clare Moody (Labour ex-MEP) & Christos Katsioulis (FES London)
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/security-and-the-eu-uk-relationship/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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