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15:45 - 16:15
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Panel I: “Our Europe: Next to its citizens”

There has never been a more important time for Europe to be close to its citizens. In this panel, progressive leaders will discuss how they propose to protect citizens from current and future challenges. Whether it is the war in Ukraine, the climate and energy crisis or the rising cost of living, the EU must respond to the concerns of its citizens and act in a united and strong way.

As progressives, it is our duty to lead Europe through change and to ensure that the EU always stands by them.

Elisa Ferreira

Elisa Ferreira

European Commisioner for Cohesion and Reforms.
Attje Kuiken

Attje Kuiken

Leader of the PvdA and leader of the PvdA in the House of Representatives.
Vasco Cordeiro

Vasco Cordeiro

President of the European Committee of the Regions
Ivana Bacik

Ivana Bacik

Ivana Bacik is the leader of the Irish Labour Party.
Pedja Grbin

Pedja Grbin

Leader of SDP Croatia.
Kata Tüttő

Kata Tüttő

Deputy Mayor of Budapest, Member of the PES Group in the CoR

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Christophe Clergeau

Christophe Clergeau

Member of the European Committee of the Regions, PES Group (PS France)
Paul-Magnette

Paul Magnette

Leader of Socialist Party Belgium.
António Costa

António Costa

Leader of the Socialist Party and Prime Minister of Portugal.
Conner Rousseau

Conner Rousseau

Leader of Vooruit Belgium.