Bruno de Witte

In the organizer's words:

Protecting Democracy in Europe: A New Task for the European Union?

Lecture

In the early years of the European Union, membership itself was seen as a guarantee for democratic structures and economic growth. Especially for countries that had freed themselves from authoritarian regimes, EU membership meant a clear commitment to democratic values. But how is the EU responding to the current challenges to democracy in its member states? Bruno de Witte takes a critical look at the possibilities and limits of the current common "democracy policy" and discusses its effectiveness in light of current developments.

Bruno de Witte is Professor Emeritus of European Union Law at the University of Maastricht and was Professor at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence. His research focuses on the constitutional law of the European Union, the relations between international, European and national law, the protection of fundamental rights and cultural diversity in the EU, and the legal issues arising from the EU's crisis measures (during the euro crisis and the Covid crisis).

Language: English

In cooperation with the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law