On the 6th of December, SIB is going to host a lecture on the effectiveness of the European Union and on its relations with its member states. Which stage is the EU political project at since its creation? Why do some EU member-states behave against the EU rules? What is at stake when the EU member-states and its institutions strive to make the EU stronger? We let our speakers reflect on these questions considering the last events that have been shaking up the foundation of the EU and putting it at risk since its creation. 

If you are interested in finding answers to these questions, then come to our lecture at 20:00, online on ZOOM!

Our speakers for this lecture:

Dr. Karin van Leeuwen is a professor in European political history at Maastricht University, she will explain the underlying historical development of the bloc, specifically from a legal perspective.

Dr. Wolfgang Wagner is a professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, he will talk about the current stage of European integration, particularly under the lens of democratic theories, in which he is specialised in.

Dr. Henk Overbeek is also a professor at VU Amsterdam, as well as a former member of the Dutch Parliament, he will explain the challenges of China's rise to the European Union.