Switzerland in the heart of Europa – Workshop
Am Training Day bringen wir zusammen mit der Foundations for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) und den Young European Swiss (YES) junge progressive Stimmen aus der Schweiz und ganz Europa zusammen, um sich gemeinsam mit der politischen Beziehung zwischen der Schweiz und der Europäischen Union auseinanderzusetzen. In einem kompakten, interaktiven Format bietet der Tag fundiertes Wissen über EU-Institutionen, aktuelle Entwicklungen in der Europapolitik und Raum für Diskussionen über die Rolle der Schweiz in Europa. Ziel ist es, Austausch zu fördern, politische Reflexion anzuregen und neue Perspektiven auf eine progressive europäische Zukunft zu eröffnen.
Samstag, 04. Oktober I 09:00 Uhr I Eventraum, Falkenplatz 11, Bern
The one-day workshop ‚Switzerland in the Heart of Europe – Training Day‘ is aimed at young progressive political actors from across the EU, EFTA and from Switzerland. The goal is to provide knowledge about the institutions of the EU, current political developments in the EU, potential EU enlargements, and the relationship between EU and Switzerland.
On the evening before, we will host a cosy fireside chat with exciting guests on the topic, followed by dinner together.
The event will be held in English. Travel expenses within Switzerland will be reimbursed upon request.
| Time | Guests | |
| 18:30–20:00 | Fireside chat: „Switzerland in Europe – personal insights“ | Speakers: Eric Nussbaumer, Member of Swiss Parliament and Bruno Tobback, Member of European Parliament
Moderated by Nadine Aebischer |
| 20:00–21:30 | Joint dinner | Restaurant |
Training Day
| 08:45–09:00 | Arrival & Welcome Coffee |
| 09.00 – 09:15 | Official Welcome |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Keynote speech: Where does Europe stand from a progressive perspective?
Bruno Tobback, Member of European Parliament, Socialist&Democrats Group, former Minister of Environment and Pensions in the Belgian federal government |
| 10:00–10:15 | Break |
| 10:15–12.15 | Panel: EU Institutions & Decision-Making Processes – an Overview The Future of the EU – What Could Enlargement Look Like? Jorgen Sill, Socialist&Democrats Group, Political Advisor Julian Plottka, Scientific Senior Project Manager, Institut für Europäische Politik, Berlin Lea Kasper, Researcher, Institute for European Global Studies, University of BaselModerated by Giannis Mavris, Journalist |
| 12:15–13:15 | Lunch Break and Photos |
| 13:15–14:30 | Workshop: The Future of EU-Switzerland Relations:
How can we work together to uphold democracy and the continent and globally? (Working Groups) |
| 14:30–14:45 | Closing Round & Takeaways |