Panel Discussion – EU Integration Strategy: The Way Forward in 2022

This is a panel discussion about the EU integration strategy in light of the political developments in Europe in 2022, such as the rise of polarization and the far right, as well as the war in Ukraine. A brief rationale of the strategy will be outlined, followed by an in-depth discussion of the impact of the EU integration strategy in Southeastern Europe (i.e. Serbia, Montenegro). Afterwards, a discussion will be opened on the question how to move forward with the EU integration agenda.

Organized by: Leiden University, Central and East European Studies Centre, Belgrade Center for Security Policy, Peace Analytics and GCCT Peace and Security

• Location: Wijnhaven building, room 306, Turfmarkt 99, The Hague
• Join online via Zoom

15:00-17:00 Panel Discussion

17:00-18:00 Reception

	Panel Speakers
Welcome Remarks	Petr Kopecky, Professor, Leiden University Bojan Elek, Deputy Director, Belgrade Center for Security Policy
Discussion	Arlinda Rrustemi, Lecturer, Leiden University Luka Steric, Researcher, Belgrade Center for Security Policy Thijs Reuten, Politician, PvDA
Inputs	Antoaneta Dimitrova, Professor, Leiden University Dimitris Dalakoglou, Professor, Free University of Amsterdam Tony van der Togt, Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Clingendael Institute
Q&A	Audience