Baltic Initiative on European Reform

🇪🇺 On 15 May, the Baltic Initiative on European Reform, with the support of the Robert Bosch Stiftung and the Rīgas Ekonomikas augstskola - Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, held the Baltic Event on EU Enlargement ’24. The event brought together civil society representatives from the Baltic countries and EU experts to discuss EU enlargement and participate in working groups on the topics of the economy, rule of law and human rights, and geopolitics. 💬 The event began with a discussion with EU experts Professor Funda Tekin and Ian Bond on why we need EU enlargement and what might go wrong. It was concluded that it is necessary to focus on the security aspect, as enlargement plays an important role in the stabilization process for our neighborhood. Enlargement can help strengthen countries economically and build their institutional resilience. At the same time, there are risks regarding the countries meeting the reform standards, as well as ongoing disputes. Thus, more thoughts and discussions need to take place to tackle some of these questions. 💬 During the discussion on the Baltic perspective on EU enlargement, the experts concluded that the EU is, in some ways, our best hope for ensuring that many of these different identities are integrated. When assessing the past and how the Baltic States joined the EU, this was a clear example of how EU enlargement outweighed the negative concerns other EU countries might have had. By showcasing this successful example, the Baltic States can help move towards enlargement by 2030. 🗣 The event concluded with a discussion between European Parliament candidates Roberts Zīle, Ivanna Volochiy, and Elīna Pinto. It was agreed that it is necessary to find the best solutions for making a stronger EU. Enlargement could be used as a lever in this regard, as it is a matter of Europe’s credibility, security, solidarity, and resilience. ➡ Watch the discussions on our Youtube account and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn to find out more about our upcoming events: https://lnkd.in/dt8jqG49 #BalticInitiative #BalticInitiativeEuropeanReform #EUEnlargement #EuropeanUnion #BalticEventEUEnlargement24

Reflecting on the wonderful outcome of yesterday's Baltic Event on EU Enlargement ’24 we want to say a big thank you to all participants, speakers, and volunteers for their invaluable contributions. 🙏 Your dedication and enthusiasm made this event truly memorable. A special thank you to our sponsors, the Robert Bosch Stiftung and Rīgas Ekonomikas augstskola - Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, for their support in making the "Baltic Event on EU Enlargement '24" project a reality. 🤝 #BalticEvent #EUenlargement

It was a fantastic Baltic Event on EU Enlargement! We are grateful for everyone who has taken part in it and we look forward to seeing you again in future! 🎉 #EUEnlargement #EuropeanUnion #BalticEventEUEnlargement24 #EUReform #EuropeanIntegration #BalticEUReform

While our programme reaches the end, we use this year of elections to cover the European parliament election with a discussion about it. Candidates will discuss our countries' contribution to EU debate on Ukraine's integration. Among them are today: 📍 Roberts Zīle, Vice-president of the European Parliament, European Conservatives and Reformists Group, Latvia 📍 Ivanna Volochiy, Kustība “Par!”, Ukraine and Latvia 📍 Elina Pinto, Progresīvie (member of the European Green party), Latvia The discussion will be moderated by Iveta Kažoka, Director, from Public policy think tank PROVIDUS. #BalticInitiative #BalticInitiativeEuropeanReform #EUEnlargement #EuropeanUnion #BalticEventEUEnlargement24 #EUReform #EuropeanIntegration

The Baltic Event on EU Enlargement ’24 has reached its second discussion – Baltic Perspective on EU Enlargement: What kind of EU enlargement do we want? Joining the discussion: Kārlis Bukovskis Latvian Institute of International Affairs, Justinas Mickus Vyriausybės strateginės analizės centras (STRATA), David Ilmar Lepasaar Beecher University of Tartu, H.E. Erik Marmei Estonian Embassy in Riga. Moderated by Jānis Bērziņš Ministry of Ārlietu ministrija/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia.🚀🇪🇺 #BalticInitiative #BalticInitiativeEuropeanReform #EUEnlargement #EuropeanUnion #BalticEventEUEnlargement24 #EUReform #EuropeanIntegration #BalticEUReform

The Baltic Event on EU Enlargement ’24 has officially begun with an unconventional Panel Discussion with EU Experts on Why We Need EU Enlargement and What Might Go Wrong with EU Experts Ian Bond Centre for European Reform, Maria Golubeva, Baltic Initiative on European Reform, and Prof. Funda Tekin, Institut für Europäische Politik e.V. Join us to get more information on this question! 📕 #BalticInitiative #BalticInitiativeEuropeanReform #EUEnlargement #EuropeanUnion #BalticEventEUEnlargement24

📹 Tune in from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (+GMT3) for the livestream of the Unconventional Panel Discussion with EU Experts Ian Bond, Centre for European Reform, Maria Golubeva, Baltic Initiative on European Reform, and Prof. Funda Tekin, Institut für Europäische Politik e.V. on Why We Need EU Enlargement and What Might Go Wrong. The discussion is part of the Baltic Event on EU Enlargement '24. The “Baltic Event on EU Enlargement ‘24” project was supported by the Robert Bosch Stiftung and Rīgas Ekonomikas augstskola - Stockholm School of Economics in Riga. https://lnkd.in/dBrta_r5

📹 Tune in on May 15 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (+GMT3) for the livestream of the Unconventional Panel Discussion with EU Experts Ian Bond, Centre for European Reform, Maria Golubeva, Baltic Initiative on European Reform, and Prof. Funda Tekin, Institut für Europäische Politik e.V. on Why We Need EU Enlargement and What Might Go Wrong. The discussion is part of the Baltic Event on EU Enlargement '24. The “Baltic Event on EU Enlargement ‘24” project was supported by the Robert Bosch Stiftung and Rīgas Ekonomikas augstskola - Stockholm School of Economics in Riga.

Europe is a work in progress, and we are proud to contribute. Happy #EuropeDay 2024! 🇪🇺 #EuropeanUnion #EuropeDay #BalticInitiative #EUEnlargement

🇪🇺 The Baltic initiative on European Reform, with the support of the Robert Bosch Stiftung and the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, kindly invites you to join the upcoming Baltic Event on EU Enlargement ’24.   📍The event will be held on May 15, 2024, 9:30 at the Stockholm School of Economics (Strēlnieku iela 4A, Riga, Latvia).   💬 Baltic Event on EU Enlargement ’24 will bring together civil society representatives from the Baltic countries and EU experts to discuss the EU enlargement and our contribution to three areas: democracy, rule of law, and human rights; the economy and geopolitics. ➡️ Secure your spot by registering here: https://lnkd.in/dEsWnzRM! ___________________________________________ 🇪🇺 Biedrība “Baltijas Iniciatīva Eiropas Savienības reformai” ar Robert Bosch Stiftung un Stokholmas Ekonomikas augstskolas Rīgā atbalstu aicina Jūs piedalīties pasākumā “Baltija un ES paplašināšanās ‘24”. 📍Pasākums notiks 2024. gada 15. maijā plkst. 9:30 Rīgas Ekonomikas augstskolā (Strēlnieku iela 4A, Rīga, Latvija).   💬 Pasākums “Baltija un ES paplašināšanās ‘24” pulcēs Baltijas valstu pilsoniskās sabiedrības pārstāvjus un ES ekspertus, lai diskutētu par ES paplašināšanos un mūsu ieguldījumu trīs jomās: demokrātija, tiesiskums un cilvēktiesības; ekonomika un ģeopolitika. ➡️ Nodrošini savu dalību reģistrējoties šeit: https://lnkd.in/dEsWnzRM!