During this online event of June 03, 2020, we assess Germany’s leadership and responsibility as it takes over the EU Council Presidency in this crucial period for the EU. We discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact priorities and whether, in these extraordinary times, Berlin will be able to push forward a meaningful economic and social response, uphold European values and the rule of law, and strengthen the EU’s international role.
Speakers:
Michael Roth, MP, Minister of State for Europe, German Federal Foreign Office, Berlin
Daniela Schwarzer, Director, German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), Berlin
Janis Emmanouilidis, Director of Studies, European Policy Centre (EPC), Brussels
Moderated by:
Jacki Davis, Meade Davis Communications, Brussels
This event is part of the joint EPC-DGAP event series ‘Project Presidency’ looking at the role of Germany and the future of the EU in the framework of the German EU Council Presidency, and aimed at connecting the EU policy debate in Berlin and Brussels.
