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Europe – Asia Center and H.E. Erik Solheim at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Read more ➤: Europe – Asia Center and H.E. Erik Solheim at COP28 in Dubai, UAEThe Europe-Asia Center is starting a programme of COP28 Dubai conference with several high-level dialogue events and discussions, led by the center’s vice-chair H.E. Erik Solheim.
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Paris Peace Forum and high-level dialogue on “EU – China Relations in times of Geopolitical complexity”
Read more ➤: Paris Peace Forum and high-level dialogue on “EU – China Relations in times of Geopolitical complexity”Delegation of the Europe – Asia Center led by chairman Ambassador (ret.) Piet Steel and vice-chairs H.E. Dr. hc. Violeta Bulc and H.E. Erik Solheim attended the 6th Edition of the Paris Peace Forum.
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Media: Ambassador (ret.) Piet Steel on APEC dialogue between President Biden and President Xi (China Global Television Network – CGTN)
Read more ➤: Media: Ambassador (ret.) Piet Steel on APEC dialogue between President Biden and President Xi (China Global Television Network – CGTN)On the occasion of the Chinese President Xi and US President Biden dialogue during the APEC meeting in California, Ambassador (ret.) Piet Steel shared EU position.
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Press release: Her Excellency Dr. hc. Violeta Bulc, former EU Commissioner for Transport and Mobility and Deputy Prime Minister of Slovenia joins the board of Europe-Asia Center
Read more ➤: Press release: Her Excellency Dr. hc. Violeta Bulc, former EU Commissioner for Transport and Mobility and Deputy Prime Minister of Slovenia joins the board of Europe-Asia CenterThe Brussels based Europe-Asia Center is delighted to announce the appointment of H.E. dr. hc. Violeta Bulc, formet EU Commissioner for Transport and Mobility as a vice-chair.
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Press release: High-level dialogue on the state and prospects of EU – China Relations with the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)
Read more ➤: Press release: High-level dialogue on the state and prospects of EU – China Relations with the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)High-level dialogue on the state and prospects of EU – China Relations with the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)
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Press release: Ambassador Jean De Ruyt, former Ambassador of Belgium to the EU, NATO and the UN joins the board of Europe-Asia Center
Read more ➤: Press release: Ambassador Jean De Ruyt, former Ambassador of Belgium to the EU, NATO and the UN joins the board of Europe-Asia CenterThe Brussels based Europe-Asia Center is delighted to announce the appointment of Belgian diplomat Ambassador Jean De Ruyt.
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Press release: The Waldner Cup 2023 – A Global Table Tennis Festival Like No Other 2023, Waldner vs Ma Long
Read more ➤: Press release: The Waldner Cup 2023 – A Global Table Tennis Festival Like No Other 2023, Waldner vs Ma LongAfter four years of waiting, it is the launch of an extraordinary clash of table tennis titans as the Waldner Cup 2023 descends upon Stockholm from November 23rd to 26th. This highly anticipated event will bring together the finest table tennis players from across the globe for an exhilarating face-off between Team World and Team…
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H.E. Erik Solheim, Vice-chair of the Europe – Asia Center: Fight the blight
Read more ➤: H.E. Erik Solheim, Vice-chair of the Europe – Asia Center: Fight the blightOnce hailed as a wonder material, plastic has become a threat to life Written by H.E. Erik Solheim, Vice-chair of the Europe – Asia Center, former UN Deputy Secretary General and Executive Director of UNEP When plastic was introduced in the United States in the 1950s, it was seen as the wonder material. We couldContinue…
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Press release: “Poetic and Picturesque Zhejiang” – Culture and Tourism Promotion event in Oslo, Norway
Read more ➤: Press release: “Poetic and Picturesque Zhejiang” – Culture and Tourism Promotion event in Oslo, NorwayOn 15 June, “Poetic and Picturesque Zhejiang” – Culture and Tourism Promotion showacase was organized as a flagship event highlighting the work of the European office by the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and supported by Europe-Asia Center in Oslo, Norway.
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Press release: “Tea For Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon” Unveils the Splendor of Chinese Tea Culture in Copenhagen
Read more ➤: Press release: “Tea For Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon” Unveils the Splendor of Chinese Tea Culture in CopenhagenOn June 14th 2023, the “Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon” was inaugurated at the China Cultural Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. The exhibition was organized in collaboration between the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the Chinese Embassy in Denmark, the China Cultural Center in Copenhagen and the Europe-Asia Center.
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Webinar: Global Gateway – Implications for EU-Asia Relations
Read more ➤: Webinar: Global Gateway – Implications for EU-Asia RelationsGlobal Gateway is the first EU connectivity strategy that aims at narrowing the global investment gap, estimated at 13 trillion Euros by 2040. Launched in December 2020 Global Gateway is to offer both a strategic framework and a normative-institutional model for practical cooperation in global infrastructure development based on clear principles, key areas, and dedicated…
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High-level dialogue event hosted by Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau with Nordic Ambassadors in Da Lat (Vietnam)
Read more ➤: High-level dialogue event hosted by Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau with Nordic Ambassadors in Da Lat (Vietnam)A high-level dialogue with Nordic Ambassadors to Viet Nam hosted in the picturesque city of Da Lat by Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau, vice-chair of the Europe – Asia Center, offered a significant display of diplomatic cooperation.
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High-level luncheon exploring the prospects of the Sino – European relations
Read more ➤: High-level luncheon exploring the prospects of the Sino – European relationsA high-level luncheon chaired by H.E. Erik Solheim, vice-chair of the Europe-Asia Center on the occasion of the visit to Brussels by the Executive Committee of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG) explored the leaders insight on EU – China dialogue and prospects of Sino –European relations.
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Press release: H.E. Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Viet Nam to India and Mrs. Sheila Arora, former Vice Chair of Belgium Hong Kong Society become Vice-Chairs of Europe-Asia Center
Read more ➤: Press release: H.E. Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Viet Nam to India and Mrs. Sheila Arora, former Vice Chair of Belgium Hong Kong Society become Vice-Chairs of Europe-Asia CenterThe Europe-Asia Center is delighted to announce the appointment of Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau and Mrs Sheila Arora as Vice-Chairs of the board.
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Press release: Da Lat City Engages in Consultation with Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau to Discuss UNESCO Recognition Proposal
Read more ➤: Press release: Da Lat City Engages in Consultation with Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau to Discuss UNESCO Recognition ProposalOn behalf of the Europe – Asia Center, Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau has recently paid a visit to the Da Lat City authorities to deliberate on the proposal for designating Da Lat as a world cultural heritage site.
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Press release: A Retrospective Exhibition on the occasion of the UN Chinese Language Day: Paintings of the Song Dynasty from the Great Collection of Chinese Paintings Through Ages
Read more ➤: Press release: A Retrospective Exhibition on the occasion of the UN Chinese Language Day: Paintings of the Song Dynasty from the Great Collection of Chinese Paintings Through Ages“Hong Kong’s Unique Position as the Green Finance and Fintech Capital of Asia”, a high-level dialogue event co-hosted by the Europe-Asia Center and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, was organized to coincide with the visit to Brussels by Mr. Christopher Hui, GBS, JP, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of…
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Press release: A High-Level Dialogue on the Occasion of the Visit to Brussels by Mr. Christopher Hui -“Hong Kong’s Unique Position as the Green Finance and Fintech Capital of Asia”
Read more ➤: Press release: A High-Level Dialogue on the Occasion of the Visit to Brussels by Mr. Christopher Hui -“Hong Kong’s Unique Position as the Green Finance and Fintech Capital of Asia”“Hong Kong’s Unique Position as the Green Finance and Fintech Capital of Asia”, a high-level dialogue event co-hosted by the Europe-Asia Center and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, was organized to coincide with the visit to Brussels by Mr. Christopher Hui, GBS, JP, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of…
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Press release: The Europe – Asia Center (EAC) and the Centre for EU-Asia Connectivity (CEAC) announce strategic partnership
Read more ➤: Press release: The Europe – Asia Center (EAC) and the Centre for EU-Asia Connectivity (CEAC) announce strategic partnershipThe Europe-Asia Center (EAC) and the Centre for EU-Asia Connectivity (CEAC) are announcing their strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the connectivity and collaboration between Europe and Asia.
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Press release: H.E. Mr. Erik Solheim, former UN Deputy Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) becomes the Vice-Chairman of Europe-Asia Center
Read more ➤: Press release: H.E. Mr. Erik Solheim, former UN Deputy Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) becomes the Vice-Chairman of Europe-Asia CenterThe Europe-Asia Center is delighted to announce the appointment of H.E. Mr. Erik Solheim, a Norwegian diplomat and former Minister of Norway, who served as the UN Deputy Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Environmental Programme between 2016 and 2018 as Vice-Chairman of the board.
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Press release: Amb. Piet Steel on a mission trip to Princess Elisabeth Antarctica
Read more ➤: Press release: Amb. Piet Steel on a mission trip to Princess Elisabeth AntarcticaBetween January 7th and 15th, the Chairman of Europe – Asia Center Amb. (ret.) Piet Steel visited in his capacity as the Vice President of the Belgian Polar Secretariat on Antarctica the Princess Elisabeth base, the scientific base of Belgium in the Antarctic region.
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Press release: “The Light of Civilization” – A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings showcased in Brussels
Read more ➤: Press release: “The Light of Civilization” – A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings showcased in Brussels“The Light of Civilization”, an exhibition on China’s Song Dynasty paintings in Brussels, organized by Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and Zhejiang University, and supported by Europe-Asia Centre, was officially inaugurated on 5th December 2022 in Brussels. In the majestic setting of Brussel’s prime venue De Warande, nearly 60 guests from the European…
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Press release: “A Moment in the Song” – A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings showcased in London, UK
Read more ➤: Press release: “A Moment in the Song” – A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings showcased in London, UK“A MOMENT IN THE SONG”, an exhibition on China’s Song Dynasty paintings in the UK, organized by Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and Zhejiang University, and supported by Europe-Asia Centre, was launched at Asia House, London on 23rd November as part of the celebration of 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between People’s…
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Press release: “Beauty of Harmony – Picturesque Zhejiang 2022” –Inauguration event Zhejiang Culture and Tourism European office
Read more ➤: Press release: “Beauty of Harmony – Picturesque Zhejiang 2022” –Inauguration event Zhejiang Culture and Tourism European officeThe event “Beauty of Harmony – Picturesque Zhejiang 2022” was presented as part of inauguration of the European office of Zhejiang Culture and Tourism department. Opening seminar featured keynote address by H.E. Erik Solheim, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), H.E. Mr. Cao Zhongming, Ambassador…
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Webinar: Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act –Opportunities and challenges for EU – China relations
Read more ➤: Webinar: Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act –Opportunities and challenges for EU – China relationsEast meets West Expert Series An Expert Roundtable organised by the Europe-Asia Centre, Brussels – October 2022 The Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA) marked a substantial legislative step of the European Union towards strengthening the European’s “strategic autonomy”, central concept expected to also strengthen EU’s multilateral action reduce external dependenceContinue…
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Press release: Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act – Opportunities and challenges for EU-China relations
Read more ➤: Press release: Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act – Opportunities and challenges for EU-China relationsThe Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA) marked a substantial legislative step of digital governance of the European Union. While DMA lacks consideration of the future state of Chinese digital technology firms in the EU, the DSA offers elements of policy overlap with Chinese measures in establishing accountability mechanism for digital…
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Press release: Global Design Collection of “Picturesque Zhejiang Travel Package” for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022
Read more ➤: Press release: Global Design Collection of “Picturesque Zhejiang Travel Package” for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 will be held in Zhejiang, China on September 23, 2023. Starting from today, the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Organizing Committee are accepting submissions for the Global Design Collection of “Picturesque Zhejiang Travel Package” for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou…
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Project: Zhejiang Culture and Tourism Office
Read more ➤: Project: Zhejiang Culture and Tourism OfficeDating back to ancient Greece and Roman empire, Europe has been exposed to, attracted and fascinated by Chinese culture through the Silk road trade route. The so called “Chinese Culture fever” has continued all the way to the Renaissance. In order to continue strengthening dialogue and promote the opportunities for collaboration, Europe – Asia CenterContinue…
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Press release: EU’s leading role in the global Internet governance
Read more ➤: Press release: EU’s leading role in the global Internet governanceDigital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA) as the legislative step of the European block towards strengthening ‘EU’s Strategic autonomy’: high-level dialogue with European Parliament’s member and lead rapporteur dr. Andreas Schwab and Mr. Mark Boris Andrijanič, former Minister for Digital transformation, Slovenia
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Webinar: EU’s leading role in the Global Internet governance
Read more ➤: Webinar: EU’s leading role in the Global Internet governanceEast meets West Expert Series An Expert Roundtable organised by the Europe-Asia Centre, Brussels – August 2022 The Digital Markets Act (DMA) presents another legislative step of the European block towards strengthening the European’s “strategic autonomy”. With the rise and integration of digital platforms into almost every dimension of European life, Europe recognized the needContinue…
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H.E. Erik Solheim, Former UN Under-Secretary-General: 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence
Read more ➤: H.E. Erik Solheim, Former UN Under-Secretary-General: 75th Anniversary of India’s IndependenceEditorial contribution by H.E. Erik Solheim, renowned Norwegian diplomat, former United Nation’s Under-secretary General and Executive director of UN Environmental Programme. It’s time the world opens its eyes to how fast India is moving forward Money straight into the account of those who need it. This is how many poor people perceive that India hasContinue…
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H.E. Violeta Bulc, former EU Commissioner for Transport & Mobility: Keynote address at “China and the shared future for Mankind: Exploring common Values and Goals” seminar
Read more ➤: H.E. Violeta Bulc, former EU Commissioner for Transport & Mobility: Keynote address at “China and the shared future for Mankind: Exploring common Values and Goals” seminarKeynote address by H.E. Violeta Bulc, former EU Commissioner for Transport & Mobility (2014 – 2019) on the occasion of the launch of publication by Professor Martin Albrow and seminar “Exploring Common Values and Goals – China and the Shared Future for Mankind”.
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Amb. (ret.) Piet Steel, Chairman of Europe – Asia Center: Address on the occasion of 25th Anniversary of reunification of Hong Kong with the People’s Republic of China
Read more ➤: Amb. (ret.) Piet Steel, Chairman of Europe – Asia Center: Address on the occasion of 25th Anniversary of reunification of Hong Kong with the People’s Republic of ChinaWritten by Ambassador (ret.) Piet Steel, Chairman of Europe – Asia Center and Consul General of Kingdom of Belgium to Hong Kong (1993 and 1997) As Consul General of Belgium in Hong Kong between 1993 and 1997, I was a privileged witness of the years leading to the reunification of Hong Kong with the People’sContinue…
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Amb. (ret.) Piet Steel, Chairman of the Europe – Asia Center: Statement on Ukraine
Read more ➤: Amb. (ret.) Piet Steel, Chairman of the Europe – Asia Center: Statement on UkraineThe address by Amb. (ret.) Piet Steel is a transcript of his keynote given at the webinar “Ukraine: What happened? What’s next?”, hosted by CCG – China Center for Globalization. While we are discussing this morning the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, Putin’s air force continue to bomb indiscriminately Ukrainian cities. Kyiv is theContinue…
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Press release: Europe-Asia Center Advocates Sports Diplomacy in Building Asia-Europe Relations
Read more ➤: Press release: Europe-Asia Center Advocates Sports Diplomacy in Building Asia-Europe RelationsBrussels, 11th January 2022 – With less than a month until the Winter Olympic Games Beijing 2022, the Europe-Asia Center has as part of the East-Meets-West webinar series highlighted the topic of Sports diplomacy. Titled “’Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together’ – The Importance of Sport Diplomacy in Building Asia-Europe Relations”, the webinar provides insightful dialogueContinue…
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Manifesto on the Importance of Sport Diplomacy in Building Asia-Europe Relations
Read more ➤: Manifesto on the Importance of Sport Diplomacy in Building Asia-Europe RelationsCall to Global leaders, following the webinar “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together” – The Importance of Sports Diplomacy in Building Asia – Europe Relations The universal values of excellence, friendship and mutual respect are the foundations of the Olympic movement redefined through the modern manifesto of Baron Pierre de Coubertin in 1892. These values areContinue…
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Webinar: “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together” – The Importance of Sport Diplomacy in Building Asia-Europe Relations
Read more ➤: Webinar: “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together” – The Importance of Sport Diplomacy in Building Asia-Europe RelationsEast meets West Expert Series An Expert Roundtable organised by the Europe-Asia Centre, Brussels (December 2021) Sports diplomacy is a new term that describes an old practice: the unique power of sport to bring people, nations, and communities closer together via a shared love of physical pursuits. Though sport diplomacy is not new, the powerContinue…
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Belgian Passage to China at Villa Empain, Brussels
Read more ➤: Belgian Passage to China at Villa Empain, BrusselsBrussels, 13th December 2021—The Europe-Asia Centre, as an affiliated partner, co-organised the launching ceremony of the Chinese version of A Belgian Passage to China, 1870-1930, a book containing unique and never before published images, letters, diaries and documents which present a historical record of Belgium-China interchange during the 60 years. The launching ceremony of theContinue…
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Event: A Belgian Passage to China
Read more ➤: Event: A Belgian Passage to China Monday, 13th December 2021 Location: Boghossian Foundation – Villa Empain, Brussels, Belgium In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Belgium and the People’s Republic of China in 2021, a book The Belgian Passage to China was published by the author Dr Johan Mattelaer and co-authors Mr Charles Lagrange andContinue…
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Event: EU-China think tank exchange in challenging times: prospects and innovation
Read more ➤: Event: EU-China think tank exchange in challenging times: prospects and innovation Tuesday, 7th December 2021 Location: Online webinar Webinar is presented as part of China Center for Globalization‘s flagship event Sixth Annual China Global Think Tank Innovation Forum 2021 In a fast-changing world, the traditional role and responsibilities of think tanks require fundamental rethinking. Today, think tanks are not only tools of public-policyContinue…
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Project: Jan-Ove Waldner – Liu Guoliang Cup
Read more ➤: Project: Jan-Ove Waldner – Liu Guoliang CupFor more than 50 years, Table Tennis has played an essential part through what is famously known as Ping-Pong diplomacy. It all started when the sport knitted bonds between the US and China in 1970. To promote dialogue and opportunities for collaboration, two of the Table tennis and sport’s legends, Jan-Ove Waldner and Liu Guoliang,Continue…
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H.E. Violeta Bulc, Commissioner for Transport and Mobility (2014-2019): Strategic autonomy of the EU
Read more ➤: H.E. Violeta Bulc, Commissioner for Transport and Mobility (2014-2019): Strategic autonomy of the EU»Autonomy is the capacity of an agent to act in accordance with objective morality rather than under the influence of desires.”[1] Written by H.E. Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Transport and Mobility (2014 – 2019), Deputy Prime-Minister of Republic of Slovenia We live in times where every m2 of the planet is claimed. Where every citizen ofContinue…
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Webinar: EU’s Strategic Autonomy in the Era of Global Internet Governance
Read more ➤: Webinar: EU’s Strategic Autonomy in the Era of Global Internet GovernanceEast meets West Expert Series An Expert Roundtable organised by the Europe-Asia Centre, Brussels August 2021 The last European Council raised “strategic autonomy”1 to the level of a central concept for a new phase of the European project. Building European strategic autonomy on a horizontal – cross-policy basis is expected to – strengthen EU multilateral action, reduce dependence on externalContinue…
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Webinar: Human Rights at the Heart of the European Integration and UN Sustainable Development Goals
Read more ➤: Webinar: Human Rights at the Heart of the European Integration and UN Sustainable Development GoalsHuman Rights at the Heart of the European Integration and UN Sustainable Development Goals East meets West Expert Series An Expert Conversation organised by the Europe-Asia Centre, Brussels October 2021 In 2012, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the EU on the grounds that the organisation had advanced peace in Europe. When awarding the Nobel PeaceContinue…
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Event: Human Rights at the Heart of the European Integration and UN SDG’s
Read more ➤: Event: Human Rights at the Heart of the European Integration and UN SDG’s Monday, 18th October 2021 Location: Online In 2012, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the EU on the grounds that the organisation had advanced peace in Europe. When awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to the EU, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said its decision was based on the stabilising role the EU hasContinue…
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Calling for EU’s Strategic Autonomy in the Era of Global Internet Governance
Read more ➤: Calling for EU’s Strategic Autonomy in the Era of Global Internet GovernanceBrussels, 28th August 2021 – At the first in series of webinars organized by the Europe – Asia Center, the ‘EU’s Strategic autonomy’ as the new central concept of the European project was at the core of the dialogue of high-level panelists. The last European Council raised “strategic autonomy”1 to the level of a centralContinue…