Making Europe Personal - A bigger EU or a closer EU?

Get your voice, your ideas and recommendations on the enlargement of the European Union heard at this unique participative event!

Join us for a thought-provoking event on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 14:00 AM GMT, at the Lee Maltings Complex Dyke Parade, T12 R5CP Cork. This event aims to delve into the question of whether the European Union should focus on expanding its membership or strengthening its existing bonds.

Through engaging discussions and participative sessions, we will explore the potential benefits and challenges of both approaches. Experts on either side of the argument will share their insights, enabling attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the topic.

Participants will have the opportunity to exchange, develop their arguments, and recommendations based on the afternoon's discussions. Whether you're an EU enthusiast or simply curious about European integration, this event offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and broaden your perspective. Citizens' recommendations will be put forward to policy-makers- Ministers, TDs and Members of the European Parliament in the run up to the European elections in June 2024.

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Mark your calendars and get ready for an afternoon of stimulating conversations and new connections.

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MEP moments – Make Europe Personal

Date: Monday 13th November

Location: Tyndall Institute Room B.0.17, UCC (Dyke Parade)

Time: From 2pm to 5.30pm

Title: A Bigger EU or a closer EU?

Two experts: Dr Eoin Drea Senior, Researcher in the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies

Prof John O’Brennan, Jean Monnet Chair in European Integration

Audience: Older Person’s Groups

Format: 20 citizens – two groups of 10.

Total time for each session: 3h30

The event runs as follows:

 Welcome (5 Minutes)

 Introduction of a dichotomised question on nuclear energy in the context of the Green Deal targets (5

Minutes)

 Setting the scene by both experts (30 minutes)

 Q&A with the experts (15 minutes)

 Coffee break (10 minutes)

 Citizens are randomly assigned a side of the argument. Preparation of the arguments (20 minutes)

 Presentation of arguments, including nuances, by both groups (30 minutes)

 Positioning of citizens on dichotomised question by citizens (10 minutes)

 Lunch (25 minutes)

 Re-working of the room according to the positioning. Working out recommendations and action plans with

the experts. (20 minutes)

 Presentation of recommendations/action plans (20 minutes)

 Positioning of citizens on action plans (10 minutes)

 Conclusion (10 minutes)