Populism, Euro-Scepticism and Nationalism in Europe: Rising Tides?

Описание: Populism, euro-scepticism and nationalism are three sleeping demons undermining the European integration project and the very stability of peaceful co-existence of European nations. Nationalistic and illiberal movements are on the rise, and the very idea of European integration is now vehemently opposed by far right and other parties elected to the European and national parliaments. What are the causes for the electoral support to these parties? How can we prevent our democracies being overtaken by nationalistic fever and illiberal trends?

Speakers:
Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, President of the Club de Madrid and Former President of Latvia
Wojciech Przybylski, Editor in Chief of Res Publica Nowa and the Visegrad Insight, Poland
Dr. Erkka Railo, Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Political Science and Contemporary History in the University of Turku, Finland
Amb. Jerzy Pomianowski, Director of European Endowment for Democracy

Moderator: Andris Aukmanis, Former Executive Director of the Soros Foundation – Latvia