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Clear writing for Europe 2023

Supporting European democracy and transparency through clear language.

Plain language practitioners and enthusiasts from across the EU come together in exciting talks and workshops. Get inspired by the latest insights and practices in clear writing, and share your own views and experiences. Together, we are discovering new ways of promoting a clear writing culture in Europe.

 

  • translation
  • Tuesday 23 May 2023, 09:30 - Wednesday 24 May 2023, 12:30 (CEST)
  • Online only

Programme

  1. 23 May 2023, 09:30 - 09:45 (CEST)
    Welcome and opening remarks

    Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for Budget and Administration

  2. 09:45 - 10:45 (CEST)
    Panel I – Plain language as a tool for democracy and outreach to the public

    Elise Potier (France)
    Päivi Korhonen-Carlberg (Sweden)
    Catriona Ester (European Medicines Agency)

  3. 10:45 - 11:00 (CEST)
    Break
  4. 11:00 - 11:15 (CEST)
    Address

    Torunn Reksten, Vice-President of Plain

  5. 11:15 - 12:30 (CEST)
    Panel II – Making plain language the default setting to reach the widest audience

    Eero Voutilainen (Finland)
    Kris Van de Poel (Taalunie)
    María Ramos (Spain)

  6. 12:30 - 14:00 (CEST)
    Break
  7. 14:00 - 14:15 (CEST)
    Keynote address

    Ditte Juul Jørgensen, Director-General for Energy (European Commission)

  8. 14:15 - 16:15 (CEST)
    Panel III – How plain language helps communicate on technical topics

    Cristina Nobre Soares (Portugal)
    Emilien Maurer (Luxembourg)
    Paolo Caridi (European Commission)
    Gabriel Glöckler (European Central Bank)
    Hilde Hardeman (Publications Office of the European Union)

  9. 16:15 - 16:30 (CEST)
    Conclusions & closing remarks

    Christos Ellinides, acting Director-General for Translation (European Commission)

  10. 24 May 2023, 09:00 - 10:15 (CEST)
    Parallel workshops:

    Clear language and accessibility

    • Katarzyna Malicka (Poland)
    • Emília Andrejová (European Commission)

    Information design and clear language for different literacy levels

    • Idastiina Valtasalmi (Finland)
    • Ulla Bohman (Sweden)
  11. 10:15 - 11:00 (CEST)
    Break
  12. 11:00 - 12:30 (CEST)
    Parallel workshops:

    Drafting and editing tools and resources

    • Iria da Cunha (Spain)
    • Stéphanie Guillaume (France)

    Clear press releases

    • Emma O’Driscoll (European Council)
    • Liutauras Ulevičius (Lithuania)
    • Giulia Bedini (European Commission)

Practical information

When
Tuesday 23 May 2023, 09:30 - Wednesday 24 May 2023, 12:30 (CEST)
Where
Online only
Who should attend
Clear writing representatives from all Member States.
Languages
English, French, German
Organisers
Directorate-General for Translation
Entrance fee
FREE

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