ANNUAL REPORT MAY 2016 - APRIL 2017 www.todiktio.eu 1 WHO WE ARE DIKTIO is a Greek think tank with a European orientation founded in 2013. Its aim is to foster the notion of European citizenship, support and strengthen Greece's European identity We are a group of citizens deeply committed to the idea of a united Europe and the prospect of Greece into the European family. We believe that Greece belongs to Europe and there is no Europe without Greece. We want Greece in a Europe that defends peace, democracy, values solidarity and prosperity for its citizens; a Europe with common rules and responsibilities We want our country to offer clear perspective and inspire the new generation. We fight for a different Europe, for the well-being of its citizens. We fight for a different Greece capitalizing on its full potential. We envision Greece and Europe changing and transforming by civil society; citizens who participate, react, propose and act. www.todiktio.eu 2 DIKTIO’s Board DIAMANTOPOULOU ANNA (President) ANASTOPOULOS LIVANOS YANNOS TAKIS (Vice President) (Vice President) www.todiktio.eu KARAGIANNIS BOUROUNIS CHATZOULAS ABAZI EVA TAKIS (Gen. KOSTAS MAKIS (Treasurer) Secretary) (Member) (Member) www.todiktio.eu 3 DIKTIO’s Staff MASTROGEORGIOU YANNIS (Director) SOULITSIOTI PANOUTSOU PAPOULIAS ANTHI HATZIANDREOU ATHINA GIORGOS (Project EVRIDIKI (Administrative (Press Office) Management/ (Scientific Advisor) Assistant) Accounting) www.todiktio.eu 4 Our DIKTIO - Network in Europe DIKTIO has links and representatives in major cities of Europe: Brussels (Belgium): Stuttgart (Germany): Dionisis Tsagris Roula Bikidou www.todiktio.eu Paris (France): Luxembourg(Luxembourg): Christos Alexakis Yannis Nastos www.todiktio.eu 5 1. To contribute to a strong Greece in a strong Europe. We believe that a European Federation is the new big project, historically necessary for the sustainability and prosperity of all European peoples. 2. To work for the effective participation of all citizens and especially young people in the economy and in politics. To propose new bold solutions and follow disruptive course of action to ensure that the younger generation has a job, an opinion, and participation in the decisions of our country and of our Europe. 3. To break national stereotypes that are re-emerging in Europe and remind us of darker and long gone eras. We want to showcase contemporary Greeks and their significant achievements all over the world. www.todiktio.eu 6 1. Membership fees. 2. Annual subscriptions of two levels: either 1.500 euros by individual or Corporate Supporters , or 5.000 euros for Corporate Supporters. 3. Sponsorships by charitable or nonprofit Organizations. 4. Sponsorships for specific events. 5. Income from participation in International-European projects and events. * By decision of the Board no such funds may exceed 5000 euro www.todiktio.eu www.todiktio.eu 7 Partnerships DIKTIO cooperates, partners with, and undertakes joint activities with other Greek and European Organizations for serving its aims and objectives . 1. Foundation for European Progressive Studies 2. Notre Europe –Jacques Delors Institute 3. Friends of Europe 4. Robert Bosch Academy 5. Friedrich Ebert Stiftung 6. M1OO Sanssouci Colloquium 7. Centre for Liberal Studies 8. Citizens for Europe 9. Delphi Economic Forum 10. Athens Democracy Forum www.todiktio.eu 8 Activities Working International Research & Lab Events Publications Policy Briefs breakfast activities – projects series Those are "by Papers - A more recent Attendances- Participations Research and invitation-only" Publications endeavor is the bi- DIKTIO holds projects: DIKTIO, its events where consist of either monthly Policy workshops in DIKTIO staff, Board attendees have newspaper Analysis Bulletin. which collaborates and and members the opportunity articles and This is a Policy participants partners with participate in to interact with editorials, or Briefs that analyze have the similar conferences, internationally specific and discuss the opportunity to Organizations in seminars and renowned research-based current political www.todiktio.eu interact with Greece and forums in personalities analysis of situation in Greece internationally Europe to Greece and from the current issues. and Europe, renowned undertake joint, internationally. political, available policy personalities. common goal business and options and policy activities. academic consequences. world. www.todiktio.eu 9 Summary of DIKTIO’s activities MAY 2016 - APRIL 2017 6 Labs-Events 14 Papers-Publications 6 Working breakfast series 24 Policy Briefs 22 International activities – Attendances-Participations 3 Projects www.todiktio.eu 10 Working Breakfast Series: Joerg Asmussen www.todiktio.eu On June 8th 2016 the guest on the Working Breakfast Series was German former Minister J. Asmussen. The audience included distinguished Greek politicians, economists, scientists and journalists. Mr Asmussen discussed the four major paneuropean crises, namely the migration crisis, Brexit crisis, the Euro crisis and the political crisis in Europe which are developing simultaneously and they all require tangible proposals in order for them to be resolved. www.todiktio.eu 11 Working Breakfast Series: Sandro Gozi On September 9th 2016, the guest on the Working Breakfast Series was Sandro Gozi, the Italian Deputy Minister for European Affaires and a Member of DIKTIO's International Committee. Participants included Greek MPs, representatives of social-democratic parties and movements as well as media representatives. Evangelos Venizelos, former leader of PASOK, Yannis Maniatis, PASOK MP, Dimitris Tsiordas, spokesman of TO POTAMI, Giorgos Petalotis spokesman of KIDISO, Dimitris Chatzisokratis,, member of DIMAR central committee. Nikos Diskoulakis, representative of Citizens’ Movements, Mr. P. Kapsis, Mr. G. Meimaroglou and Yannis Mastrogeorgiou, director and Takis Anastopoulos DIKTIO's Vice President were also part to the meeting. www.todiktio.eu 12 Working Breakfast Series: James Kondo www.todiktio.eu On September 26th 2016, the guest was James Kondo, former Deputy Chairman of Twitter and Chairman of Twitter Japan who discussed the 4th Industrial Revolution and the tremendous disruptions and opportunities for economic growth in Europe and Greece. Mr. Kondo spoke about the explosion of the use of artificial intelligence in many different expressions of our daily activities (from self driving cars to personal relationships etc). James Kondo concluded by underlining the new ethical and legal issues that arise and are relevant to the protection of the public data, which are the cornerstone in the use of modern technology. www.todiktio.eu 13 Working Breakfast Series: Μargaritis Schinas On January 20th 2017, DIKTIO hosted the European Commission's spokesperson Mr. Margaritis Schinas. The discussion focused on the 2 year time period since Mr. C. Juncker has assumed the Presidency of the Commission. It was stressed that this has been the first time in the 70 years of the EU political establishment that a time period was so condensed, encapsulating events of major political significance. It was stressed that “Brussels” need decentralize their approach in dealing with the challenges and to demonstrate that they systematically work for the benefit of the European citizens. Possible scenarios for the evolution of the EU were discussed as well. www.todiktio.eu 14 Working Breakfast Series: Pedro Sanchez On March 6th 2017, the guest was Dr. Pedro Sanchez, former Secretary General of the Spanish www.todiktio.eu Socialist Party (PSOE). The topic of the discussion was relevant to the developmental prospects of the European South, the modern challenges for the European social democracy and the need for consensus. Mr. Sanchez referred to the low reliability and the identity crisis of social democracy as the major problem rather than the lack of ideas! According to Mr. Sanchez the high risk for social democracy today is to continue being considered a power the political establishment instead of a driver of change. www.todiktio.eu 15 Working Breakfast Series: Sigmar Gabriel On March 23rd 2017, the guest of honor was Mr. Sigmar Gabriel, Vice Chancellor of Germany. In attendance were prominent personalities from the political, business and media sectors as well as the academic community and civil society. The common theme among all was the expressed desire for the EU and the Eurozone to remain intact and to isolate extremists voices who wish to destroy the Union. With regard to Greece, it was stated that the country must make and take the decisions for improving its economy and define its developmental priorities. On the critical issue of both Greek and German surpluses, it was argued that the Greek 3,5% long-term target is an exaggeration whereas the enormous German trade surplus reflects the economic growth and as a result the trend shall remain unchanged for as long as the economy’s performance is positive. www.todiktio.eu 16 Lab Events: Reform … for better health! On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 DIKTIO organized an event under the title “Reform ... for better health” to present a specific proposal on reforming the health care system. Anna Diamantopoulou opened the session followed by an introductory speech of Alekos Papadopoulos, Former Minister of Health. Professor Miltiadis Nectarios of the University of Piraeus, Insurance Science Division and former Governor of IKA, presented DIKTIO's study on health reform. A discussion followed that was www.todiktio.eu moderated by journalist