Better Regulation for Copyright

Academics Meet Policy Makers

The EU has set itself the goal to base all its actions on evidence and a full understanding of the impacts of legislation. Better regulation should therefore also be the principle to apply in the ongoing legislative initiatives on copyright and related policy.

ImagiNation - 100 years of visual political communication on self-determination

An exhibition by the European Free Alliance

This exhibition invites your ImagiNation to promenade through 100 years of visual political communic...

The Greens/EFA Co-Presidents' briefing

LIVE press conference 4 July 2017 10:30-10:50

Greens/EFA co-presidents Ska Keller and Philippe Lamberts present the key issues of the plenary session and of the European agenda for the Greens/EFA group

How to Save Trade Policy

New Ideas for a Globalised World

As we take stock of recent political events in the US and Europe concerning trade policy and its impacts, we will bring together a range of experts, academics, NGOs and MEPs to discuss alternatives to the current model and how to improve trade policy going forward.

Opening the doors to dialogue

World Refugee Day

Far too often we just talk about refugees - it is time to let people tell their own story. This unique project aims at engaging with refugees around the globe, entering into a real dialogue with them and raising awareness about their situation.

The Greens/EFA Co-Presidents' briefing

LIVE press conference 13 June 2017 11:40-12:00

Greens/EFA co-presidents Ska Keller and Philippe Lamberts present the key issues of the plenary session and of the European agenda for the Greens/EFA group

The Future of Cohesion Policy

Greens/EFA priorities

Come and exchange with key actors about the future of cohesion policy and contribute in shaping the green priorities, such as partnership involvement, local development, circular economy, fundamental rights, climate spending and fight against fraud in the new post-2020 cohesion framework

#WannaCry: Lessons learned for Security and Liability in the Internet of Things

In the beginning of 2017, the European Commission has published a communication on the “Data Economy” that also touches on liability regimes for the internet of things, and has kicked off a public consultation. The conference could pick up on this and focus on security vulnerabilities created by smart devices.

Democratic Discourse 2.0

Potentials and challenges in a new era of communication

The increased role of intermediaries in a convergent media environment and the rise of so-called “alternative media” raises questions about the future role of traditional media and journalism. Furthermore, the strategic use of algorithms and targeted diffusion of fake news on social media in the context of electoral campaigns show us that latest innovations and trends in the media environment have significant effects on how politics are discussed in our democratic societies.