Dr. Katsikas, Head of Crisis Observatory participated in the International Seminar “Crises and Institutions in Latin America and Europe”, which took place on October 30, in Sao Paolo, Brazil. The seminar was held in the framework of the bi-regional research programme Jean Monnet Network “Crisis-Equity-Democracy for Europe and Latin America” in which the Crisis Observatory participates.

Dr. Katsikas referred to European citizens’ perceptions vis a vis the European Union after the economic crisis, on the basis of a quantitative analysis of Eurobarometer surveys.

The aim of the program is the comparative study of crisis and crisis management as well as its social and democratic impact, in Europe and Latin America.