We invite all interested young people, students and young local politicians to get involved in the online event: What is the role of young people in the future of Europe ?, which will take place on 11.09.2020. from 14.30 -16.00.

Namely, the meeting of the European Committee of the Regions to be held on 11 September in Dusseldorf in the North Rhine-Westphalia Landtag regional parliament will include an online event with students, young people and young local politicians from all over Europe.

Participants will be invited to discuss with local politicians and EU politicians the issue of Europe's future and the role of young people in it.

Panelists:

Apostolos Tzitzikostas, President of the European Committee of the Regions
Dr. Stephan Holthoff-Pförtner, Minister for Federal, European and International Affairs North Rhine-Westphalia
Gabriele Bischoff, MEP
Moderator:

Prof. Dr. Michael Kaeding, University of Duisburg-Essen
Program:

14.30-14.35h

Welcome speech by prof. dr. Keding, presentation of panelists and program information

14.35-15.00

Topic 1: Is Europe capable of the future?

15.00-15.25h

Topic 2: What should the Conference on the Future of Europe achieve and how can young people get involved?

15.25 - 15.50

Topic 3: What concrete actions should local politicians take to get young people interested in politics in general, and Europe in particular?

15.50-16.00

Closing remarks by the moderator

Registration and questions:

Participation in the event is only possible with registration. When registering, those interested can ask questions or ask for clarification of certain doubts. Between 10 and 15 questions will be chosen to be answered by politicians.

Registration