Would you like to learn more about the European integration process in today’s society? For the January CIA lecture, we have invited Mr. Geert Luteijn, a lecturer and researcher from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam who specializes in the modern history of Central Europe and the Western Balkans, Transitional Justice and Political Economy. He will focus his lecture on the European Commission’s decision to expand the Schengen Area by admitting Romania, Bulgaria, and Croatia. He will talk about the impact of the Schengen Area on European member states’ foreign policies and the debate of the European integration process, as well as Austria’s opposition for Romania and Bulgaria to join the Schengen Area. Join us on the 23rd for an interesting lecture!

When: January 23rd, 20:00 - 22:00

Where: CREA Theatre Hall (Nieuwe Achtergracht 170 Amsterdam)