Europe in the Shadow of War

Conference

Europe in the Shadow of War

The Results of Project Europe Research in 2024

Budapest

7 May 2024

08:30

SUMMARY (SOON)

Topic

Századvég Foundation has been conducting a public opinion survey since 2016 to examine the views of European citizens on the issues that most affect the future of the EU. The aim of the 2024 survey of the unique Project Europe survey series was to map public attitudes on the most important public issues affecting our continent. The main topics of research are issues related to the Russia-Ukraine war and the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas. Topics will also include, among others, the sense of prosperity in society, perceptions of the European Union’s activities, energy price developments and energy policy, media, religious affiliation and attitudes to migration.

The results of the research were presented on 7 May 2024 at the Europe in the Shadow of War conference, which will be attended by a number of high-profile political and professional figures.

Information

Venue

Várkert Bazár (1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér 2-6.)

Date

7 May 2024

Time

08:30

Participation

Participation is free, but registration is required.

Programme

8:00-8:45

Registration

8:45-11:00

First session

Welcome address

Áron Hidvégi

Deputy Chairman of Századvég Foundation

Opening speech

Tamás Deutsch

member of the European Parliament

Speech

Landscape before the battle

Áron Hidvégi

Deputy Chairman of Századvég Foundation

Round table discussion

A pro-sovereignty turn for Europe?

Dr. Bence Tuzson

Minister of Justice

Áron Hidvégi

Deputy Chairman of Századvég Foundation

Dr. Olivér Hortay

Head of Energy and Climate Policy Business Unit, Századvég Konjunktúrakutató Zrt.

Moderated discussion

The Hungarian Presidency representing the people of Europe

Dr. János Bóka

Minister for European Union Affairs

Kinga Kenyeres

Chief Executive Officer of Századvég Konjunktúrakutató Zrt.

11:00-11:20

Coffee break

11:20-12:20

Second session

Speech

Geopolitics and the energy crisis

Dr. Olivér Hortay

Head of Energy and Climate Policy Business Unit, Századvég Konjunktúrakutató Zrt.

Moderated discussion

Can war be avoided?

Áron Máthé

historian, Vice-Chairman of the National Remembrance Committee

Zoltán Kiszelly

Director, Centre for Policy Analysis, Századvég Foundation

12:20-13:30

Lunch break

13:30-14:40

Third session

Round table discussion

How much do negative adhesion trends affect the future of the EU?

Ádám Kavecsánszki

President, Foundation for Civic Hungary

Dr. Miklós Szánthó

lawyer, Director General, Centre for Fundamental Rights

Dr. Zoltán Lomnici Jr.

Constitutional Lawyer, Századvég Foundation

Closing speech

Balázs Orbán

the Prime Minister’s Political Director

We reserve the right to make changes to the programme.

Speakers

Ádám Kavecsánszki

President, Foundation for Civic Hungary

Áron Hidvégi

Vice-Chairman and Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Áron Máthé

historian, Vice-Chairman of the National Remembrance Committee

Balázs Orbán Dr.

the Prime Minister’s Political Director

Bence Tuzson Dr.

Minister of Justice

János Bóka Dr.

Minister for European Union Affairs

Kinga Kenyeres

Chief Executive Officer

Miklós Szánthó Dr.

lawyer, Director General, Centre for Fundamental Rights

Olivér Hortay Dr.

Director, Director of Research Unit

Energy and Climate Advisory, Research Center

Tamás Deutsch

MEP

Zoltán Kiszelly

Director for Political Analysis

Századvég Foundation

Zoltán Lomnici Jr Dr.

Scientific Director

Századvég Foundation

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