Von der Leyen’s New Team – What Next for Europe?
At this event held to mark President von der Leyen’s address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg when she will present her new team, an expert panel will discuss the composition of the Commission and the implications this will have for Europe and its place in the world. The panel will reflect on the challenges that President von der Leyen’s new team might face over the coming years, all against the backdrop of forthcoming general elections in the likes of Ireland and Germany.
This event will take place on Wednesday 27 November 2024 from 08:00-10:00 (GMT) at IIEA headquarters, 8 North Great George's Street, Dublin 1. A light breakfast will be provided. Registration required.
Speakers:
- Eileen Dunne, Former RTE newsreader & former International President of the Association of European Journalists (chair)
- Catherine Day, Former Secretary General of the European Commission
- John O'Brennan, Professor of European Politics at Maynooth University
- Dan O'Brien, Chief Economist of the IIEA
This event is being held in conjunction with the European Commission Representation and the European Parliament Liaison Office in Dublin.
Joint Press Conference by President Metsola and President von der Leyen