Many say that Europe is having an existential crisis. For sure, the challenges are severe - and they are not only economic, but also deeply political. In times of crisis, we must not only consider the weaknesses of Europe but also highlight those qualities that made it strong. We have to be able to reinvent Europe.
Martti Ahtisaari, former President of Finland (1994-2000), 2008 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, attempted to answer the following questions:
How to keep the European dream alive?
Can European politicians act together to build a common future?
What vision for the Europe of tomorrow?
President Martti Ahtisaari introduced the fourth Debate with a presentation which was followed by a discussion with the audience.
Biography of President Martti Ahtisaari
Video of interview for Council of Europe TV Journal
Podcast on "The principles of Europe's reinvention
Video of the conference:
