Pricey silence! Are The EU values at stake in the Southern Neighbourhood?

• Florence School of Transnational Governance

The STG Talks, held weekly at Badia Fiesolana and online, serve as a space for discussion for the STG community and beyond. Led by the STG Fellows, the talks are a place for informal learning and exchange on global issues affecting different areas of policymaking.

This talk will discuss the EU's approach to the Southern Neighborhood, focusing on Lebanon and Gaza, where pressing geopolitical dynamics impact stability, security, and prosperity.

Against economic crises, political instability, and humanitarian concerns, this talk aims to assess whether the EU's European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) adequately reflects its values and interests in promoting positive change. Panelists will offer diverse perspectives and actionable recommendations and provide insights into geopolitical factors shaping the ENP's trajectory. The talk will invite attendees from policymaking, academia, and development practice to explore innovative strategies for EU-civil society collaboration and discuss practical solutions tailored to the region's needs.  

Speakers:

• Abbas Sibai, Policy Leader Fellow
• Louis Blin, Visiting Fellow, Robert Schuman Centre
• Nicholas Milanese, Visiting Fellow, Florence School of Transnational Governance
• Elena Asciutti, Coordinator for External Relations, European University Institute

The event will be held in a hybrid setting. When registering please indicate if you wish to attend the event in person or online. Zoom link will be provided after registration.