Debatte in der Zentralbibliothek: Wozu brauchen wir die EU? Diskussion zur Europawahl 2024

In the organizer's words:

The upcoming European elections raise important questions, particularly with regard to the role of the European Union (EU) in Germany and the world. Europe Direct Düsseldorf and Stadtbüchereien Düsseldorf invite you to a debate on Wednesday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in the Forum of the Central Library, Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 1, under the heading "Brake or hope: Why do we need the EU?".

The EU is often perceived as a drag, as bureaucratic, cumbersome and abstract. Nevertheless, it is a driving force for change, be it in the introduction of microplastics bans, the end of combustion engines or in the area of consumer protection and migration: the EU makes nation states act. But how much influence should Brussels have in Berlin? Does Germany possibly need more national autonomy? Or the opposite, greater cooperation in order to be able to compete globally with major powers such as China and the USA? In the European elections, citizens can influence politics. But is that enough, or does Europe need more say and more direct democracy?

Science journalists Carina Frey and Rainer Kurlemann will lead the discussion and moderate the event. As reporters on the future, they will present various theses on which the audience can comment. This evening will focus in particular on the voices from the audience.

Date: April 17, 2024
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Location: Forum, KAP1, Düsseldorf Central Library