Frans Timmermans on 30 years of the Maastricht Treaty
In a special live broadcast, Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans reflects on the past three decades of European unification before an audience of 30 Europeans born after 1992, called the G30. Organised by UM/Studio Europa Maastricht, this livestream is scheduled for Monday 7 February, marking the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Maastricht Treaty – the founding treaty of the European Union (EU).
What did the generation of European architects like Mr Timmermans envision 30 years ago? What were their hopes for Europe in the new millennium? How do these ideas compare to those younger generations of Europeans have for their future?
Journalist Eveline van Rijswijk and Mr Timmermans will discuss how the original ideals that shaped European cooperation in the ’90s have evolved. What aspects are under pressure in today’s political climate? What parts of the Treaty are still alive and well, and what is in dire need of revitalisation?
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- On 7 February, Frans Timmermans will also launch the Big European Activity Book, an interactive children’s magazine special that can be used as a teaching module.
- Studio Europa Maastricht organises several other activities related to the 30th anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty and the Conference on the Future of Europe, which will take place in Maastricht from 11 to 13 February 2022.
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The Conference on the Future of Europe, the G30 and the 30th anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty are plenty of reasons for the European university of the Netherlands to launch a new series of stories, and to publish an overview of all of our 'UM and Europe' information. Read more.
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