Programme
Renzo Imbeni Summer School
Europe of Ideas
8-13 September 2008
the rights of citizens in a renewed legal framework
The various contributions are aimed at proposing an overview of the current state of the European integration process in the different sectors which see the involvement of the EU, in the light of both political and legal-institutional aspects. Participants will be offered the opportunity to meet high-profile members of the Academia as well as important political and institutional representatives.
Monday 8th September 2008
9,30 am
Opening ceremony in memory of Renzo Imbeni
Opening addresses
Prof. Giorgio Pighi, Mayor of the City of Modena
Prof. Gian Carlo Pellacani, Chancellor of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Prof. Rita Medici Imbeni
Welcome speeches of the sponsoring institutions:
Prof. Pier Virgilio Dastoli, Head of the European Commission Representation in Italy
Prof. Andrea Landi, President of Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Modena
Ms. Francesca Ratti, Director-General for Communication of the European Parliament
Commemorative speech:
Mr. Pierferdinando Casini, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union
11,00-11,15 am - Coffee break
Opening of the Summer school:
Prof. Marco Gestri, Scientific Director
Introductory lecture:
Towards a more democratic European Union, closer to its citizens
Mr. Enrique Barón Crespo, former President of the European Parliament
Venue: Teatro del Collegio San Carlo
via S. Carlo, 5 - Modena
2,00 – 6,00 pm
Extension classes
Inter-institutional balance and the evolution of the role of the European Parliament
Prof. Lucia Serena Rossi, University of Bologna
The relations between the European Parliament and national parliaments
Mr. Julian Priestley, former Secretary General of the European Parliament
The role of regional and local authorities in developing the European Union regulations and participatory democracy processes
Mr. Roberto Di Giovan Paolo, Secretary General of AICCRE
The Committee of the Regions within the development of the European Union
Ms. Sonia Masini, President of the Province of Reggio Emilia and Head of the Italian delegation to the Committee of the Regions
Chair: Mr. Martin Schulz, President of the PES Group at the European Parliament
Venue: Sala Oratorio – Palazzo dei Musei
viale Vittorio Veneto, 5 - Modena
Tuesday 9th September 2008
The Protection of the Fundamental Rights of Individuals
9,30 –11,00 am
Introductory lecture
Mr. Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, Member of the European Parliament
2,00 –6,00 pm
Extension classes
European Courts and National Courts
Prof. Alessandro Pizzorusso, University of Pisa
The action of the European Union in the fight against torture and inhuman and degrading practices
Prof. Fernando Mariño Menéndez, University Carlos III of Madrid
The social rights, the “new rights” and equal opportunities within the EU
Mrs Elena Paciotti, President of the Basso Foundation and member of the Executive Board of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights
Harmonization in criminal law and fundamental rights
Prof. Luigi Foffani, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Chair: Prof. Paolo Pombeni, Director of the Study Centre for the European Project, Bologna
Venue: Sala Oratorio – Palazzo dei Musei
viale Vittorio Veneto, 5 - Modena
Wednesday 10th September 2008
The Implementation Process of an Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
9,30 – 11,00 am
Introductory lecture
European sphere and national legislations in the field of immigration
Prof. Giorgio Pighi, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and Mayor of Modena
2,00 – 6,00 pm
Extension classes
The development of a “Union of law” and the global challenges
Prof. Marco Gestri, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
The difficult balance between opposing terrorism and defending human rights
Prof. Yolanda Gamarra, University of Saragozza
The European space for legal, judicial and police cooperation
Dr. Lorenzo Salazar, Magistrate, former member of the Cabinet of European Commission Vice-President responsible for Justice, Freedom and Security.
Chair: Mr. Luigi Cocilovo, Vice-president of the European Parliament
Venue: Sala Oratorio – Palazzo dei Musei
viale Vittorio Veneto, 5 - Modena
Thursday 11th September 2008
Competition and market regulation: developments and perspectives
9,30 – 11,00 am
Introductory lecture
Prof. Mario Monti, President of Bocconi University, former EC Commissioner
Venue: Teatro del Collegio San Carlo
via S. Carlo, 5 - Modena
2,00 – 6,00 pm
Extension classes
The international dimension of the Competition policy
Prof. Maher Dabbah, Queen Mary College, University of London
Industrial policy and Competition policy: a Community Perspective
Prof. Franco Mosconi, University of Parma
The European social model and social and labour policies
Mrs. Donata Gottardi, Member of European Parliament
The market and Competition policy: a threat or a resource for the citizens?
M.me Sylvie Goulard, President of Mouvement Européen France
Chair: Mr. Gianni Pittella, Head of the Italian Delegation, PES Group at the European Parliament
Venue: Sala Oratorio – Palazzo dei Musei
viale Vittorio Veneto, 5 - Modena
Friday 12th September 2008
The European Union as global actor
9,30 – 11,00 am
Introductory lecture
Prof. Fausto Pocar, University of Milan, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia
2,00 –6,00 pm
Extension classes
Peace-keeping and international stability: cooperation among the global actors
Min. Plen. Filippo Formica, Deputy Director-General for the Multilateral Political Cooperation and Human Rights, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The European Seat at the United Nations
Prof. Natalino Ronzitti, LUISS University, Rome
The EU foreign and defence policy
Dr. Antonio Missiroli, Director of Studies, European Policy Centre, Brussels
Relaunching of the Euro-Mediterranean policies
Mrs. Pasqualina Napoletano, Vice-president of the PES Group at the European Parliament
Chair: Mr. Guido Podestà, President of the European Parliament Delegation for the relations with Afghanistan
Venue: Sala Oratorio – Palazzo dei Musei
viale Vittorio Veneto, 5 - Modena
Saturday 13th September 2008
The new frontiers of the European Union competences
9,30 – 11,00 am
Introductory lecture
Amb. Rocco Antonio Cangelosi, Councillor of the President of the Republic of Italy, former Permanent Representative of Italy to the European Union
2,00 – 6,00 pm
Extension classes
Community law and fiscal policies
Prof. Maria Cecilia Fregni, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
EU communication strategies
Mr. Alejo Vidal-Quadras , Vice-president of the European Parliament
EU cultural policy
M.me Catherine Lalumière, President of Relais Culture Europe
Eurojust and the Future of the European legal cooperation
Dr. Cesare Martellino, Magistrate, former representative of Italy within Eurojust
Chair: Mrs.Monica Frassoni, Co-president of the Group of the Greens/EFA
Venue: Sala Oratorio – Palazzo dei Musei
viale Vittorio Veneto, 5 - Modena
6 pm
Final event of the Renzo Imbeni Summer School
Concert by the Istituto Superiore di Studi Musicali
“O.Vecchi - A.Tonelli”
Sara Pastine, Violin
Simone Gragnani, Piano
Music by: W.A. Mozart, C. Sains Saens and S Prokofiev
Farewell speeches by the authorities
Awarding of diplomas
Venue: Marco Biagi Auditorium of Fondazione M. Biagi
Largo M. Biagi, 10 - Modena
