Citizens' Dialogue with Vice-President Dubravka Šuica Thursday 20 February 2020, 18:30 - 20:00 (GMT)Galway, Ireland Media cd_suica_galway1.jpgcd_suica_galway1.jpgcd_suica_galway2.jpgcd_suica_galway2.jpgcd_suica_galway3.jpgcd_suica_galway3.jpgcd_suica_galway5.jpgcd_suica_galway5.jpgcd_suica_galway6.jpgcd_suica_galway6.jpgcd_suica_galway4.jpgcd_suica_galway4.jpgcd_suica_galway_main.jpgcd_suica_galway_main.jpgClose SpeakersDubravka ŠuicaCommissioner Practical information WhenThursday 20 February 2020, 18:30 - 20:00 (GMT)WhereAula Maxima, Aula Maxima, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland Report Whatever citizens hope, think, and fear, their problems and their ideas will be at the centre of the conference on the future of EuropeVice-President Dubravka ŠuicaOn Thursday 20 February, Vice-President Šuica and MEP Maria Walsh took part in a citizens’ dialogue in Galway, the european capital of culture, 2020. Some 120 people filled the room at the National University of Ireland, Galway to take part in the debate.People from all walks of life turned up to make their voices heard. From students and professors, to a job coach, members of the LGBTQI+ community and a young student journalist, participants were highly engaged throughout and created a lively atmosphere for fruitful debate. Over 50 questions were asked via sli.do, many of which were about the conference on the future of Europe.Overall, questions surrounding democracy and demography largely dominated the discussion, demonstrating the high level of interest in this new portfolio.Other questions revolved around Brexit, Galway’s role as the capital of culture, and the European Green Deal. Ireland as the home of deliberative discussions in Europe was also referred to in light of the conference.
Whatever citizens hope, think, and fear, their problems and their ideas will be at the centre of the conference on the future of EuropeVice-President Dubravka ŠuicaOn Thursday 20 February, Vice-President Šuica and MEP Maria Walsh took part in a citizens’ dialogue in Galway, the european capital of culture, 2020. Some 120 people filled the room at the National University of Ireland, Galway to take part in the debate.People from all walks of life turned up to make their voices heard. From students and professors, to a job coach, members of the LGBTQI+ community and a young student journalist, participants were highly engaged throughout and created a lively atmosphere for fruitful debate. Over 50 questions were asked via sli.do, many of which were about the conference on the future of Europe.Overall, questions surrounding democracy and demography largely dominated the discussion, demonstrating the high level of interest in this new portfolio.Other questions revolved around Brexit, Galway’s role as the capital of culture, and the European Green Deal. Ireland as the home of deliberative discussions in Europe was also referred to in light of the conference.
