„Unite in Diversity: Crossing Borders and Creating the Future of Europe”

European GSI Summer School – 13.9. - 22.9.2019

The European GSI School is an annual event, organised by the Gustav-Stresemann-Institute in Bonn. Partner-institutions such as the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) are involved and have been supporting the Summer School for many years.

 

Experts


Thomas De Vos

Policy Officer, Euregio Meuse-Rhine

Crossing borders is sometimes a most difficult job. Which border would you abolish immediately?

Thomas de Vos: These different kind of borders can be understood as legal and administrative hurdles hampering the institutional cross-border cooperation; or as where do we need more European structures? I identify here mobility, labour market and security (police, rescue services) as topics of priority.

Creating the future needs priorities: What is the most important task the EU is facing in the next years?

Thomas de Vos: The existing structures of the European Union have to be reinforced in order to function properly and to become a strong and coherent player on international level. This means more cooperation for sound and commonly shared decisions, more cohesion among its region through enhanced cooperation.

 

Events

Debate: The power of the regions
14.9.2019, 14.00 in Bonn

Experts overview