Artists and the Polis in Eastern Europe

November 7th, 2007 Romanian Cultural Institute

What is the relation between artists and democratic citizenship? What role are cultural actors called to play in today's volatile social reality? The discussion if focussed on the Eastern European reality with numerous European participants.  

Including Hans Ulrich Obrist, Sarah Wilson, Cosmin Costainas, Pawel Leszkovicz and Tomek Kitlinki

Students and Young People Summit:
For a European Political Movement

November 3rd, 2007, UCL

A summit of young people and students from throughout Europe to reflect on methods and means of political engagement with the European reality. The summit will have an open format, with a chaired open discussion.

Including participants from Italy, France, Ireland, Poland and Spain.

European Citizenship for European Citizens

November 21st, 2007, London School of Economics

How to work for pan-European political engagement at the grassroots level? What is the meaning of European citizenship, and how can it speak to migrants?

Including Simon Critchley (philosopher, New School for Social Sciences, New York)
Olaf Cramm (Director, Policy Networks)
Hilary Wainwright (Editor, Red Pepper)

Migration and Asian Europeans

12th February, 2008, Room 507, LSE

A public workshop discussing the meaning of European citizenship and belonging for migrants into the Union, with a particular focus on communities of Asian descent.

Including several European participants from France, Spain, Belgium, Denmark, and Finland.

North Africa and the Mediterranean

March 10th, 2008, Italian Cultural Institute

An evening of poetry, music and discussion with artists from across the Mediterranean region to investigate whether there exists a Mediterranean cultural sphere.

Including Casimiro de Brito, Hassan El Ouazzani, Adrian Grima and Valerio Cruciani.

European Feminist Summit

March 16th, 2008, Hampstead Town Hall

An international summit discussing the status of contemporary feminism,
the role of arts and media and the participation of women in business and politics. Participants include: Heleen Mees, Claire Fox, Dominique de la Garanderie, Rosalind Gill, Claudia Pampinella.

Europe Day: Etienne Balibar

May 9th, 2008,

A full day of events to mark Europe Day, including debates with prominent speakers, interactive and informative workshop on citizenship and democracy in Europe, and a public assembly. Details coming soon.