European Challenges | Debates

Berlin: between two Europes ?
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, this new debate seeks to re examine the consequences of German reunification and bring a better understanding of the troubled relationship between two Europes. It will focus on the current situation of the German capital: a showcase of capitalism triumphing over communism, largely gentrified but still flowing with waves of Ostalgia, Berlin is situated at the crossroads of two Europes, with very different conceptions and expectations. A tension that has been intensified by the rise of the far-right in the last regional elections. But what does Berlin itself think? And what does the city stand for in today’s Europe?

With Sonia Combe, Francesco Masci, Geraldine Schwartz, Marie Reinert and Jacques Rupnik. Moderator Jean-Max Colard.

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Europe: what can culture do ?
At the time of Brexit, in the face of the rise of populism and on the eve of the 2019 European elections, the debate addresses the deep crisis Europe is currently going through, which calls into question its history, trajectory and identity. The debate questions the idea of cultural Europe: whether associated with illusion, disappointment or construction still to come, does this notion of a cultural Europe have a real meaning? And what can culture do for Europe?

With Emmanuelle Loyer, Jean-Claude Milner, Natacha Nisic and Emmanuel Ruben.
Moderator Jean-Marie Durand.
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Europe Confronting Eurosceptics
For the inaugural debate of the European Challenges series, the speakers, both pro-Europe and Eurosceptics, address the motivations that support eurosceptic discourses.

With Maja Bajevic, Mauve Carbonell, Thierry Chopin, Cédric Durand and Thomas Serrier.
Moderator Nicolas Truong.
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