28 May The election is over - what now?
This post-election seminar implemented on 28 May 2014 discussed the implications of the election result and the prerequisites for decision-making during the coming length of office.
The European Parliament elections 22-25 May has been described as the most important hitherto. With the new powers given in the Lisbon Treaty, the new parliament will decide on a number of issues vital to the European cooperation.
What does the outcome mean for short and long-term development? And what does the turnout suggest about the citizens confidence in the EU?
Speakers:
Magnus Blomgren, Senior Lecturer in Political Science, Umeå University
Linda Berg, Senior Lecturer in Political Science, University of Gothenburg
Moderator:
Göran von Sydow, Senior Researcher in Political Science, SIEPS
Time: Wednesday 28 May, 10-11.30. Registration/coffee from 9.30
Venue: Medelhavsmuseet, Fredsgatan 2, Stockholm
Language: Swedish
Register no later than 26 May.
The seminar is free of charge and open to the public.