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Admiral (2S) Bernard ROGEL, Private Chief of Staff to the President of the Republic 2016-2020, Chief of Staff of the Navy 2011-2016, was the guest speaker at a special videoconference organised by the Foundation in partnership with the "Fondation de la Mer". He spoke about maritime issues and the geostrategic context in 2021.

The discussions were moderated by Jean-Dominique Giuliani, Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation.

The Foundation organised a videoconference on Germany and its political future following the departure of Chancellor Angela Merkel - in office since 2005 - and the general elections to be held on 26 September 2021.

Speakers
- Frank BAASNER: Director of the Franco-German Institute (DFI)
- Joachim BITTERLICH: Former German Ambassador, Professor at ESCP
- Hélène KOHL: Correspondent for Europe 1, Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace and Journal du Dimanche
The debate was moderated by Pascale JOANNIN, Managing Director of the Foundation, and was conducted in French.Title : Defending the rule of law and fundamental freedomsdescription : On 21st April the Foundation organised a videoconference with Didier Reynders, European Commissioner for Justice, who discussed issues surrounding the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in Europe.

The discussions were moderated by Jean-Dominique Giuliani, Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation.

The conference was organised in partnership with Élysée Avocats and was held in French.

On 21st April the Foundation organised a videoconference with Didier Reynders, European Commissioner for Justice, who discussed issues surrounding the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in Europe. The discussions were moderated by Jean-Dominique Giuliani, Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation. The conference was organised in partnership with Élysée Avocats and was held in French.

Following the publication of the 5th edition of the Permanent Atlas of the European Union, the Foundation organised, in partnership with the Open Diplomacy Institute, an online debate to address the question of the European message in a new political and societal context in the Union and on the international scene.

Speakers:
- Alain LAMASSOURE: Former Minister and Member of the European Parliament, Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Robert Schuman Foundation
- Thomas FRIANG: Founder and Director General of the Open Diplomacy Institute
- Pascal ORCIER: Associate Professor and Doctor of Geography, cartographer and specialist in the Baltic countries

The debate was moderated by Stefanie BUZMANIUK, Head of Publications at the Robert Schuman Foundation.

When
Wednesday 31st March at 3.30pm.

The Foundation organised a debate on the draft Digital Market Act and discussed with the speakers the question of how Europe wants to regulate the commercial activity of platforms.

Speakers
- Andreas SCHWAB, MEP, Rapporteur for the draft Digital Market Act (DMA)
- Filomena CHIRICO, Member of Commissioner Thierry Breton's cabinet, responsible for digital services and markets

The debate was moderated by Pascale JOANNIN and held in French.

When
Thursday 25 March at 11.30am

The Foundation organised a debate on the draft Digital Market Act and discussed with the speakers the question of how Europe wants to regulate the business activity of platforms.

Speakers
- Andreas SCHWAB, MEP, Rapporteur for the draft Digital Market Act (DMA)
- Filomena CHIRICO, Member of Commissioner Thierry Breton's cabinet, responsible for digital services and markets

The debate was moderated by Pascale JOANNIN and held in French.

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Thursday 25 March at 11.30am

On Monday 28 June, the Foundation organised a videoconference with Mariya GABRIEL, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth. The exchanges were moderated by Jean-Dominique GIULIANI.

The European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Mariya GABRIEL was invited by the Foundation to avideoconference to talk about her portfolio at the Commission and its importancefor the economic recovery of the Union after the health crisis.

The discussions were moderated by Jean-Dominique GIULIANI, Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation, and were held in French.

Following the German federal elections in 2021, Germany will have anew Chancellor - after 16 years of Angela Merkel in the Chancellery - and a new government coalition. The Foundation has organised a virtual round table on these elections, the issues at stake and the impact of their possible outcome for Europe.

** Speakers **
- Frank BAASNER, Director of the Franco-German Institute (DFI)
- Joachim BITTERLICH, Former German Ambassador, Professor at ESCP
- Hélène KOHL, Correspondent in Germany for Europe 1, DNA, JDD

The debate was moderated by Pascale JOANNIN, Managing Director of the Robert Schuman Foundation, and was held in French.

** When **
Tuesday 14th September at 6pm

Following the close results of the German federal elections, many questions remain unanswered: Who will govern the country with which chancellor? Which parties will be able to agree to form a coalition? What direction will a new German government take for the country itself and for Europe?

To address these questions, the Foundation has organised an online debate with the following speakers:

** Speakers **
-Frank BAASNER, Director of the Franco-German Institute (DFI)
- Joachim BITTERLICH, Former German Ambassador, Professor at ESCP
- Hélène KOHL, Correspondent in Germany for Europe 1, DNA, JDD

The debate was moderated by Pascale JOANNIN, Managing Director of the Robert Schuman Foundation, and was held in French.

** When **
Monday 11th October at 7pm content

As part of the preparations for the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the Conference on the Future of Europe, the Romanian European Institute organised, on the initiative of the Robert Schuman Foundation, a videoconference on the question of how the Member States can move forward together in terms of foreign policy, strategic priorities and economic policy.

The aim of this event is to create a European forum for discussion to contribute collectively to the definition of a European vision and to feed into the political debates that will take place during the French Presidency of the Council and the Conference on the Future of Europe.

** Programme **

15h30 - 15h45 (CEST): Introductory remarks
- Jean-Dominique Giuliani, Chairman, Robert Schuman Foundation
- Oana-Mihaela Mocanu, Director General, Romanian European Institute

15h45 - 16h15 (CEST): Towards a more united Europe
- Alain Lamassoure, former Member of the European Parliament, Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Robert Schuman Foundation
- Pascale Joannin, Managing Director, Robert Schuman Foundation
- Daniel Dăianu, former Member of the European Parliament, member of the Romanian Academy, President of the Romanian Fiscal Council
- Antonia Colibășanu, Senior Lecturer, Department of International Relations and European Integration, École nationale d'études politiques et administratives
Moderator : Mihai Sebe, Head of European Studies, Romanian European Institute

16:15- 17:00 (CEST): Question and answer session

** Languages **
Romanian and French, with simultaneous translation provided.