ECIT’S 8th Annual Conference: 30 Years of EU Citizenship and Beyond
Press Club Brussels Europe, Rue Froissart, Brussels, Belgium
31 October at 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
This is a free and hybrid event with about 50 participants on the spot being joined online by remote participants throughout the day and for particular sessions. Please find more information on our website and don’t forget to register: https://shorturl.at/vQ047
November 1st will mark the 30th anniversary of the entry into force of the Maastricht Treaty which created Union Citizenship. This is an opportunity to think about the meaning of European Citizenship, what it has achieved so far, where it is today and its future prospects.
There has been extensive case law in the European Court and updated legislation to strengthen European rights to freedom of movement in the areas of residence rights, access to social security, and recognition of qualifications. Yet many barriers still remain especially for job seekers, minorities, and low-income groups.
Celebrating an anniversary means standing back, reflecting, and debating new ideas. It is a chance for academics, civil society activists, and policymakers to think beyond their immediate interests and concerns.
We are partners with and supported by NOTE (Network of Organisations and Towns for the European elections) project, MobileCIT, and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation.
Programme is subject to change, Speakers are TBC.
9.00 am — Welcome and introduction to the themes and organisation of the event
9.30 – 10.30 a.m. — What has been achieved by Union Citizenship after 30 years? What are its prospects for the future?
10.30-11 a.m. — Coffee break
Three consecutive sessions brainstorm about the future of European Citizenship and take a forensic view of each chapter of the new version of the Statute on European Citizenship proposed by the ECIT Foundation.
LUNCH BREAK
15.45 – 16.15 p.m .— Tea and coffee break
17.30 – 18.30 pm — Final Session: What priorities for Union Citizenship for the next 30 years?
-Reception at the Press Club-
Please find more information on our event website: https://ecit-foundation.eu/annual-conference/
Registration is mandatory: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6Z3EWahppTcZy18iVIcz_vOUKwfCncCspeTgDwF2GyjX0Kg/viewform
We look forward to welcoming you!