The European economic crisis revived the discussion on future treaty revision. However, stringency of the revision procedure based on unanimity requirement presented an obstacle to fast resolution of complicated problems posed by the crisis. Faced with that difficulty, a majority of the Member States showed willingness to depart form the ordinary procedure and adopt necessary reform measures in form of intergovernmental agreements.

At this seminar, Professor Carlos Closa will present a new SIEPS analysis where he examines feasibility of future treaty revisions.

The Transatlatic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) currently being developed by the EU and the US is projected to give a major boost to jobs and growth in the economies of the two regions. But many concerns and questions are being raised on both sides of the Atlantic as to its societal benefits and its impact on standards and regulations. Immediately following the EU-US summit in Brussels attended by President Obama, join us for a provocative and wide-ranging debate on what is at stake.

On the third anniversary of Japan's tragic tsunami and the Fukushima catastrophe, Green MEP Michèle Rivasi will host a press conference looking at the ongoing consequences. The Greens will also host a symbolic action, as well as a hearing from 9-10.30 in Room LOW R3.1.