Independence in Europe

15:00 - 16:00

Part 2: The size of nations and economic integration

Chair: Frieda BREPOELS MEP - N-VA

• Adam PRICE - Former Plaid Cymru MP and Fulbright Scholar at Harvard University
• Klaus DESMET - Professor of Economics, Universidad Carlos III. Author of "The Stability and Breakup of Nations: A Quantitative Analysis"

Followed by debate

16:00 - 16:15

Interlude / Opportunity for press point & media interviews

16:15 - 17:45

Part 3: Civic nationalism and cultural diversity in nation building projects

Chair: Oriol JUNQUERAS MEP - ERC

• Humza YOUSAF - SNP candidate for Scottish Parliamentary Elections 2011
• Zuhal DEMIR MP - N-VA
• Josep-Maria TERRICABRAS - Professor of Philosophy at Girona University

Followed by debate

17:45 - 18:00

Closing Remarks - Oriol JUNQUERAS MEP - ERC

Followed by a Reception (Yehudi Menuhin mezzanine, PHS level 2)