{"id":52321,"date":"2025-09-17T18:44:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T15:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eliamep.gr\/?post_type=events&p=52321"},"modified":"2025-09-17T18:44:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T15:44:06","slug":"pros-mia-ethniki-stratigiki-gia-mia-ischyri-kai-kyriarchi-evropi-prokliseis-kai-prooptikes-stin-antimetopisi-tou-laikismou-kai-tou-evroskeptikismou-evropaikes-lyseis-gia-tis-sygchrones-po","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/www.eliamep.gr\/en\/events\/towards-a-national-strategy-for-a-strong-and-sovereign-europe-challenges-and-prospects-in-addressing-populism-and-euroscepticism-european-solutions-to-contemporary-political-challe\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cTowards a National Strategy for a Strong and Sovereign Europe: Challenges and Prospects in Addressing Populism and Euroscepticism \u2013 European Solutions to Contemporary Political Challenges\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Saturday, 13 September 2025<\/strong>, the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) <\/strong>and the Hellenic Association for the Federation of Europe (EEnOE)<\/strong> co-organized a closed seminar on the theme: \u201cTowards a National Strategy for a Strong and Sovereign Europe: Challenges and Prospects in Addressing Populism and Euroscepticism \u2013 European Solutions to Contemporary Political Challenges<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d The event was held in the framework of the think nea \u2013 New Narratives of EU Integration initiative<\/strong> which is supported of the Open Society Foundations \u2013 Western Balkans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In total, four panels and one special session brought together leading academics, experts, and institutional representatives, offering a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the political, social, and institutional challenges facing the EU, as well as the prospects for deepening and enlargement in the current geopolitical environment.<\/p>\n

A common thread across all interventions was the need for the formulation of a coherent national strategy on European affairs, which will strengthen Greece\u2019s contribution to a strong, sovereign, and more democratic Europe. Special emphasis was placed on addressing populism, migration management, the rule of law, common defense and security, the implications of enlargement, sustainable development, and social cohesion\u2014particularly in light of Greece\u2019s upcoming EU Council Presidency in the first half of 2027.<\/p>\n

Opening remarks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elena Lazarou (Director General, ELIAMEP), Daphne Gogou (President, EEnOE; Bureau Member, UEF)<\/p>\n

Panel I \u2013 Migration: Narratives, Public Trust and European Solidarity
\n<\/strong>Speakers: Lefteris Papagiannakis, Apostolos Veizis
\nModerator: Daphne Gogou<\/p>\n

Panel II \u2013 EU Enlargement Policy and European Security & Defense: A Wider Union for a Safer Europe
\n<\/strong>Speakers: Elena Lazarou, Ioannis Armakolas, Giorgos Korkovelos, Theodoros Tsikas
\nModerator: Eleftheria Ftaklaki<\/p>\n

Panel III \u2013 Rule of Law and Democratic Deepening in the Era of Digital Governance
\n<\/strong>Speakers: Maria Gavouneli, Dimitris Papangelopoulos, Marovita Nikolaidou
\nModerator: Ioannis Stribis<\/p>\n

Special Session \u2013 Globalization and Economic Cohesion: Building Resilience and Restoring Trust in the European Social Model
\n<\/strong>Speakers: Tasos Haniotis, Giorgos Kostakos, Alekos Kritikos, Panagiotis Syriopoulos
\nModerator: Konstantinos Myrodi\u00e1s<\/p>\n

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