Special edition - The Treaty of Rome at 60

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty
of Rome, which started the process of European integration. This
presents an opportunity to reflect on the progress that has been
made so far, and to discuss what Europeans can expect in the
future. We explore some of the central questions on this topic
with our guests.


Europe is facing a period of doubt and uncertainty, but this is
not the first time it has faced a crisis. We begin this episode
by asking Emmanuel Mourlon-Druol how today's challenges compare
to previous periods where Europe has faced difficulties. Ivan
Krastev goes on to discuss how much control Europe has over its
decision-making, and to what extent it responds to external
circumstances.


As uncertainty especially affects the younger generation of
Europeans, Johanna Nyman examines how young people perceive the
future of Europe and what they have to look forward to. Guntram
Wolff shares his view on what Europeans should be hopeful about,
and what they should worry about.


Our guests go on to debate what Europe can offer its citizens and
what questions it will have to answer to move forward. Finally
they reflect on the impact of the Treaty of Rome over the last 60
years.


SPEAKERS


Emmanuel Mourlon-Druol, Non-resident fellow, Bruegel


Ivan Krastev, Chairman of the Centre for Liberal Strategies
,Sofia and Permanent fellow at the Institute for Human Sciences,
Vienna


Johanna Nyman, Expert on youth policy and human rights


Guntram B. Wolff, Director, Bruegel


CREDITS


Produced by Giuseppe Porcaro Presented by Bryn Watkins