The

Causes of Euro-Scepticism

Is there a German debt towards Romania?

The European Union progress towards deeper political integration faces the criticism and resistance of Euro-scepticism. While rejected by the European federalists, that Euro-scepticism nevertheless has its explanations, which should not be ignored. Among the Euro-sceptic arguments one could find: EUs democratic deficit or the alleged impossibility of building a trans-national democracy, discrimination against certain member states or their citizens, hegemonic temptations of the main European national protagonists, oligarchic character of the Euro- bureaucracy, lack of a true trans-national solidarity, unfairness of the most developed European nations towards the less developed ones, distrust induced by unsettled historic debts etc. Such arguments are worrying for the future of the European Project. Hence, we are offering a platform for presenting and debating such issues. This is not intended to promote Euro-scepticism, but rather to place the plea for more Europe and for a political Europe within a better-informed and more realistic context. In this first conference, the guest speakers will present their findings and opinions on Germanys attitude towards Romania, with special regard to the financial debt Germany might have towards Romania. Is this a valid cause of Euro-scepticism? Agenda 12:30-13:00 Networking lunch outside the conference room 13:00 - 13:20 Opening remarks: Adrian Severin, MEP, Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee 13:20 - 14:20 Confirmed Speakers: Dr. Ec. Radu Golban, Political Scientist, Lecturer and Publicist, Switzerland Dr. Albrecht Ritschl, Professor of Economic History, London School of Economics, UK Dr. Klaus Thrner, Historian, Lecturer and Publicist, Germany 14:20 - 14:50 Conclusions / Q&A
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When: Wednesday 10th of April 2013 Time: 13:00 15:00 Where: Room PHS 7C050, European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60 B-1047 Brussels Interpretation will be provided in English - German - Romanian If you are interested in attending and you require an access badge for the European Parliament, please send an e-mail to adrian.severin- office@europarl.europa.eu including your name, surname, date of birth, ID/Passport, company and role, no later than the 3rd of April 2013. We would appreciate if you could confirm your participation by the same date. A networking lunch will take place outside the room from 12:30
PLEASE NOTE: This chain of events does not express the Euro-sceptic orientation of MEP Adrian Severin, nor does it imply that he necessarily shares the views of the guest speakers; its sole purpose is to assess the reasons of Euro-scepticism and to address them in a rational and effective way.

* Rue Wiertz B-1047 Brussels - ( 32/2.284.58.11 Fax: 32/2.284.98.11 * F-67070 Strasbourg Cedex - ( 33/3.88.17.58.11 Fax: 33/3.88.17.98.11 E-mail: adrian.severin@europarl.europa.eu