The conference "Equality in an Ever-Integrating Europe in General Terms" addressed one of the most pressing issues facing the European Union (EU): how to balance integration with the principle of equality between Member States. As the EU continues to evolve, the challenge is to treat all Member States equally, regardless of their size, wealth or historical context, while promoting closer cooperation. The research team behind this initiative aimed to explore whether this balance is achievable, particularly in the light of the growing debate about the EU's governance methods - whether intergovernmental or supranational - and the adequacy of its current operational structure. The conference looked at the EU's commitment to equality as enshrined in its founding treaties, such as the principle of subsidiarity, which requires decisions to be taken as close as possible to citizens. It also looked at how equality manifests itself in areas such as human rights, judicial cooperation, foreign policy and the regulation of new technologies such as artificial intelligence. The presentations explored a range of issues, from state sovereignty and its impact on international law to the way equality and democratic legitimacy intertwine in EU cooperation. The conference brought together high-level experts to promote a multidimensional understanding of equality in the EU. It examined the possible shortcomings of the current system, in particular in terms of the balance between equality between Member States and the effectiveness of the EU as a global actor. The aim was to foster debate on how to maintain solidarity and respect for national diversity as European integration intensifies in the coming years.
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*The event is private and by invitation only.
Előadók: János Ede Szilágyi, Katarína Šmigová, David Sehnálek, Benjamin Flander, Marieta Safta, Tudorel Toader, Bojan Tubić, Michael Siman, Frane Staničić, Bartłomiej Oręziak, Marcin Wielec, László Trócsányi, Sanja Savčić, Michal Radvan
