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8Th-13Th September 2008 Under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic of Italy ComuneCity of diModena Modena Comune di Modena europe of ideas 8th-13th September 2008 Under the patronage of Under the patronage of With the support of In co-operation with Rappresentanza in Italia della Commissione europea “Being together while maintaining differences. Being European does not mean that differences are eradicated: rather, it means that only a wider europe space - the European space - allows such differences to create a social and cultural heritage available to all. of Thus, we must look to the future ideas with confidence..” Renzo Imbeni Lisbon, March 2000 Renzo Imbeni, Mayor of Bologna from 1983 to 1993 and Vice-president of the European 2008 Edition Parliament from 1994 to 2004, was a caring and active interlocutor within the organi- sation of awareness campaigns dealing with European Union issues addressing young The Future of the European Union: the rights of citizens people and schools in Modena. Every time he took the floor he stressed the importance of in a renewed legal framework involving the citizens and civil society in the integration process of the European Union to bridge the democracy gap exacerbating the citizens’ indifference and scepticism, as Under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic of Italy Giorgio Napolitano well as the importance of the concept of European citizenship, not to be considered as something weakening one’s own local, regional and national identity, but as a new op- Promoted by portunity to enrich one’s social, religious and individual culture. City of Modena The City of Modena, his birthplace, wishes to pay tribute to his memory by giving young students who are about to complete or have just completed their University curricula the opportunity to gain insight into the European Union and its democratic consolidation In collaboration with process, by establishing the Renzo Imbeni Summer School. University of Modena and Reggio Emilia The course was developed in collaboration with the University of Modena and Reggio The Faculty of Law Emilia and sees the involvement of the Centre for Research and Documentation on the The Faculty of Literature and Philosophy European Union, the Europe Direct Info Point in Modena, the “Marco Biagi” Faculty of The “Marco Bagi” Faculty of Economics Economics, the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Literature and Philosophy. European Documentation Centre of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Europe Direct – Info point Europa, City of Modena Thanks to several contributions, its aim is providing an overview of the current state of the integration in the various sectors which see the involvement of the European Union, Scientific Director in the light of both their political and legal-institutional aspects. The participants will Prof. Marco Gestri have the opportunity to meet high-profile members of the Academia as well as impor- tant political and institutional representatives. Under the patronage of At the end of the course, which will last one week, the three best essays produced by the European Parliament students shall receive a grant to be used for a traineeship period at the Committee of the European Commission Representation in Italy Regions in Brussels and at the European Parliament. We whole heartedly thank all those who support us and helped us developing this Thanks to project. Committee of the Regions European Parliament Information Office in Italy Prof. Giorgio Pighi European Parliament Office in Milan Mayor of the City of Modena With the support of Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Modena Sponsored by Manutencoop Facility Management spa 4 5 Monday 8th September 2008 Opening ceremony in memory of Renzo Imbeni Towards a more democratic European Union, closer to its citizens • 9,30 am Opening addresses • 2,00 - 6,00 pm Prof. Giorgio Pighi, Mayor of the City of Modena Extension classes Prof. Gian Carlo Pellacani, Chancellor of the University of Modena Inter-institutional balance and the evolution of the role of the and Reggio Emilia European Parliament Prof. Rita Medici Imbeni Prof. Lucia Serena Rossi, University of Bologna The relations between the European Parliament and national Welcome speeches of the sponsoring institutions Prof. Pier Virgilio Dastoli, Head of the European Commission Representation parliaments in Italy Mr. Julian Priestley, former Secretary-General of the European Parliament Prof. Andrea Landi, President of Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Modena The Committee of the Regions within the development of the European Ms. Francesca Ratti, Director-General for Communication of the European Union Parliament Ms. Sonia Masini, President of the Province of Reggio Emilia and Head of the Commemorative speech Italian delegation to the Committee of the Regions Mr. Pierferdinando Casini, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union The role of regional and local authorities in developing the European Union regulations and participatory democracy processes • 11,00-11,15 am - Coffee break Mr. Roberto Di Giovan Paolo, Secretary-General of AICCRE Opening of the Summer school Prof. Marco Gestri, Scientific Director Chair: Mr. Martin Schulz, President of the PES Group at the European Parliament Introductory lecture Towards a more democratic European Union, closer to its citizens Mr. Enrique Barón Crespo, former President of the European Parliament Venue: Sala Oratorio - Palazzo dei Musei Viale Vittorio Veneto 5 - Modena Venue: Teatro del Collegio San Carlo Via San Carlo, 5 - Modena 6 7 Tuesday 9th September 2008 Wednesday 10th September 2008 The Protection of the Fundamental Rights of The Implementation Process of an Area of Freedom, Individuals Security and Justice • 9,30 - 11,00 am • 10,00 - 11,00 am Introductory lecture Introductory lecture Mr. Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, Member of the European Parliament The European and national dimensions of migration law Prof. Giorgio Pighi, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia • 2,00 - 6,00 pm and Mayor of the City of Modena Extension classes European Courts and National Courts • 2,00 - 6,00 pm Prof. Alessandro Pizzorusso, University of Pisa Extension classes The Action of the European Union in the Fight Against Torture and The development of a “Union of law” and the global challenges Inhuman and Degrading Practices Prof. Marco Gestri, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Prof. Fernando Mariño Menéndez, University Carlos III of Madrid, Member of The difficult balance between opposing terrorism and defending the Committee against Torture of the United Nations human rights The social rights, the “new rights” and equal opportunities within the EU Prof. Yolanda Gamarra, University of Saragozza Ms. Elena Paciotti, President of the Basso Foundation, Member of the Executive Board of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights The European space for legal, judicial and police cooperation Dr. Lorenzo Salazar, Magistrate, former member of the Cabinet of European Harmonization of criminal law and fundamental rights Commission Vice-President responsible for Justice, Freedom and Security Prof. Luigi Foffani, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Chair: Mr. Luigi Cocilovo, Vice-president of the European Parliament Chair: Prof. Paolo Pombeni, Director of the Study Centre for the European Project, Bologna Venue: Sala Oratorio - Palazzo dei Musei Viale Vittorio Veneto 5 - Modena Venue: Sala Oratorio - Palazzo dei Musei Viale Vittorio Veneto 5 - Modena 8 9 Thursday 11th September 2008 Friday 12th September 2008 Competition and market regulation: developments The European Union as global actor and perspectives • 10,00 - 11,00 am • 10,00 - 11,00 am Introductory lecture Introductory lecture Prof. Fausto Pocar, University of Milan, President of the International Criminal Prof. Mario Monti, President of Bocconi University, former EC Commissioner Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia Venue: Teatro del Collegio San Carlo • 2,00 - 6,00 pm Via San Carlo, 5 - Modena Extension classes: • 2,00 - 6,00 pm The European Seat at the United Nations Prof. Natalino Ronzitti, LUISS University, Rome Extension classes Peace-keeping and international stability: cooperation among the The international dimension of the Competition policy global actors Prof. Maher Dabbah, Queen Mary University of London Min. Plen. Filippo Formica, Deputy Director-General for the Multilateral Industrial policy and Competition policy: a Community Perspective Political Cooperation and Human Rights, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Prof. Franco Mosconi, University of Parma The EU foreign and defence policy The European social model and social and labour policies Dr. Antonio Missiroli, Director of Studies, European Policy Centre, Brussels Ms. Donata Gottardi, Member of European Parliament Relaunching of the Euro-Mediterranean policies The market and Competition policy: a threat or a resource for the Ms. Pasqualina Napoletano, Vice-president of the PES Group at the European citizens? Parliament Ms. Sylvie Goulard, President of the Mouvement Européen France Chair: Mr. Guido Podestà, President of the European Parliament Delegation for Chair: Mr. Gianni Pittella, Head of the Italian Delegation, PES Group at the the relations with Afghanistan European Parliament Venue: Sala Oratorio - Palazzo dei Musei Venue: Sala Oratorio - Palazzo dei Musei Viale Vittorio Veneto 5 - Modena Viale Vittorio Veneto 5 - Modena 10 11 Saturday 13th September 2008 The new frontiers of the European Union competences Final event of the Renzo Imbeni Summer School • 10,00 - 11,00 am Introductory lecture • 6,00 pm Amb. Rocco Antonio
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