Fundamental rights have been increasingly in focus in Europe over the last few years. Issues about respect for and promotion of fundamental rights have been highlighted not only in the context of candidate countries wishing to join the European Union, but with regard to EU Member States as well. What is the current status of fundamental rights in Europe then, and why is it such a delicate question for the EU?

Brief Abstract
The seminar is the closure event of an 18-month project, co-funded by the European Commission, aimed to raise awareness
about opportunities arising from the EU-Canada economic and trade agreement. After an institutional perspective, provided
by the main negotiators of the agreement and focused on the sustainable development chapter, some practical aspects of
the EU-Canada partnership will be presented, with particular attention to sustainable energy and green economy.

The economic and financial crisis is also a political and institutional crisis of the EU system of government. The most significant decisions to face the crisis have been taken by ‘the governments of the Eurozone, outside of the framework of the Lisbon Treaty, without a democratic involvement of the European Parliament and, until now, without any politically
significant contributions from it.
The promoters of the event are convinced that it is up to the MEPs to formulate proposals to:

The Industry & Parliament Trust (IPT) offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a small delegation of energy representatives travelling to Brussels for a two-day programme of EU training, orientation and network-building in the heart of the EU. Over the course of two days you will gain an in-depth understanding of Energy policy in the EU. There is a 20% discount off attendance fee for anyone quoting marketing code EURACTIV2013 when booking.

Jerzy Buzek invites you to a PRESS BREAKFAST

on

Wednesday 19 June 2013 @ 8H15

with

Jerzy Buzek MEP, former President of the European Parliament and author of the EP Report on making the Internal Energy Market work

Members’ Salons, European Parliament, Brussels, ASP ground floor.