Seminar
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With the ever-growing diversity of our multi-cultural and multi-religious society individuals naturally seek greater and more relevant guidance. The fresh and challenging atmosphere of faith in Europe calls for the response and support of the religious communities and political institutions. In this context, the Centre for European Studies and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung are organizing a seminar on religion and politics in the European Union.
PROGRAMME
15.30 Registration and coffee
16.30 Welcoming and Introduction:
Wilfried Martens President of the Centre for European Studies
16.45I Panel Discussion: Christianity, Islam and the changing role of the Interreligious dialogue
Moderator:
Mario Mauro, MEP Vice-President of the European Parliament, responsible for relations with churches and religious communities
Participants:
Senaid Kobilica President of the Islamic Council of Norway
Erna Hennicot-Schopeges, MEP Rapporteur of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008
Emilio Platti Professor of Islamics at Leuven University and at the Institut Catholique de Paris
General discussion
17.45II Panel Discussion: Religion, Politics and the Reform Treaty: What do we expect?
Moderator:
Alojz Peterle MEP EPP-ED Group coordinator for the dialoque with the Orthodox Church
Participants:
Emmanuel of France Metropolitan of France
Monsignor Noël Treanor Secretary General of the COMECE
Dr h.c. Gerrit Noltensmeier Member of the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany
General discussion
18.30 Key Note: Jan Figel Member of the European Commission
19.00 Closing remarks:
Dr Peter R. Weilemann Director of the European Office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Followed by Reception