3rd Annual Chania Forum – Programme
Europe in Flux: Secessionism, Ideological Polarisation, and
the Emerging Institutional Design of the EU
26-27 September, Kiani Beach Resort
Chania, Crete – Greece
Organised by the Greek Public Policy Forum, the 3rd Annual Chania Forum took place on September 26 and 27 in Chania, Greece.
The aim of the 3rd Annual Chania Forum was to continue the discussion that started two years ago, regarding how Europe and its Member States are changing because of the crisis. During our 1st Annual Chania Forum in 2012, we tried to examine these questions from a multidisciplinary perspective, focusing on the comparative dimensions of the crisis and primarily the division between ‘North’ and ‘South’, the ‘core’ and the ‘periphery’. During the 2nd Annual Chania Forum in 2013, we tried to maintain the multi-disciplinary character of our discussions, mainly focusing on the supranational level and examining how, despite the rise of euroscepticism, extremism and populism, this crisis may be a catalyst for deeper political and economic integration. This year our focus was on analysing and projecting the impact of European Parliament elections on the integration process and assessing the overall level of ideological polarisation, both across national parties and regions with secessionist tendencies (e.g., Scotland). Moreover, we delved into the political economy and legal issues pertaining to the design of fiscal and banking union.
The Greek Public Policy Forum (http://www.greekpublicpolicyforum.org) is an initiative led by a number of Greek scholars from British Universities. Our aim is to establish a tribune for dialogue on public policy issues affecting Greece and Europe. Until now, we have organised a number of fora at the University of Oxford, the University of Nottingham, in Chania, as well as at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, tackling questions surrounding the crisis and its impact on Europe and its democratic foundations. We have also been running a research project on Greek constitutional reform in the aftermath of the crisis. Our next project will be aiming at fostering dialogue and generating new ideas and insights about the reform of the Greek judicial system.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Registration
09:00 – 09:30
Welcoming Remarks – A Brief Presentation of the Greek Public Policy Forum
09:30 – 10:00
Session I – An ‘Ever Closer Union’ in the Midst of Ideological Polarisation? Democratic and Institutional Implications of the European Elections
10:00 – 12:00
Chair:
Elias Dinas, University Lecturer in Comparative Politics, Oxford University
Speakers:
Adrienne Héritier, Joint Chair and Professor of Comparative and European Public Policy, European University Institute
Irene Martín Cortés, Lecturer in Political Science, Autonomous University of Madrid
Fernando Mendez, Lecturer, University of Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH); Director of the e-Democracy Centre
Abdul Noury, Associate Professor of Political Science, NYU Abu Dhabi
Discussion
Lunch Break
Session II – From ‘Grexit’ to ‘Brexit’? European Integration, Variable Geometry, and Secessionism in Britain and Beyond
13:00 – 14:30
Chair:
Aris Georgopoulos, Assistant Professor in European and Public Law, University of Nottingham
Speakers:
Carlos Closa Montero, Professor of Political Science, Institute of Public Goods and Policies, Spanish National Research Council
Alan Renwick, Associate Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Reading
Vera E. Troeger, Professor of Quantitative Political Economy, University of Warwick
Discussion
Coffee Break
Session III – How Can the Next Financial Crisis Be Averted? Institutional Responses and Macroprudential Regulation
15:00 – 16:30
Chair:
Kiriakos Papadakis, Decidendi Consultants
Speakers:
Despina Chatzimanoli, Legal Expert, European Banking Authority
Karel Lannoo, Chief Executive Officer, Centre for European Policy Studies
Dimitrios Magos, Economic Analyst, Unit G1 – Economic Analysis of Financial Markets and Banking, DG MARKT, European Commission
Discussion
Coffee Break
Session IV – Is the Quest for Banking Union Urgent and Timely? A Critical Appraisal
17:00 – 18:30
Chair:
George Pagoulatos, Professor of European Politics and Economy, Athens University of Economics and Business; Senior Fellow, ELIAMEP
Speakers:
Sotiris Georganas, Reader in Behavioural Economics, City University London
Dalvinder Singh, Professor of Law, University of Warwick
Stavros A. Zenios, Professor of Finance and Management Science, University of Cyprus; Senior Fellow, Wharton Business School
Discussion
Reception and Dinner
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Session V – Is Europe on the Right Path? The Past, the Present, and the Future of European Integration
09:00 – 10:30
Chair:
Vassilis Tzevelekos, Lecturer, School of Law, University of Hull
Speakers:
P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, Professor (Emeritus) of Comparative Politics, University of Athens; Former European Ombudsman (2003-2013)
Christos Rozakis, Professor (Emeritus) of International Law, University of Athens; President, Administrative Tribunal of the Council of Europe; Former First Vice-President of the European Court of Human Rights
Discussion
Coffee Break
Session VI – What Lessons Have We Learnt from the Greek Crisis? Indebtedness, Austerity, and Growth in a Southern Economy
11:00 – 12:30
Chair:
Nikitas Konstantinidis, University Lecturer in International Political Economy, University of Cambridge
Speakers:
George Pagoulatos, Professor of European Politics and Economy, Athens University of Economics and Business; Senior Fellow, ELIAMEP
Michalis Peglis, European and International Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister of Greece
Panos Tsakloglou, Professor of Economics, Athens University of Economics and Business
Discussion
Lunch Break
Political Roundtable Discussion – Looking Ahead: Governance and Policy Responses in Greece and Europe
13:30 – 15:30
Moderator:
Xenia Kounalaki, Journalist; Head of Foreign Desk, Kathimerini (Greek daily)
Speakers:
Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Innovation Coordinator and Lecturer, Athens Information Technology; Member of the Political Office, Greek Party PASOK
George Stathakis, Professor of Political Economy, University of Crete; Member of Parliament, Greek Party SYRIZA; Shadow Minister of Finance
Panagiotis Vlachos, Strategy and Communications Advisor, Hellenic Federation of Industries; Co-founder, ‘VouliWatch’; Spokesperson, Progressive Forum ‘Forward Greece’
Manousos Voloudakis, Member of Parliament, Greek Party NEA DIMOKRATIA; Former Deputy Minister, Ministry of Administrative Reform and e-Governance
Nicholas Yatromanolakis, Member of Coordination Committee, Greek Party TO POTAMI
Event Organisers:
Greek Public Policy Forum
– Elias Dinas (University of Oxford), [email protected]
– Aris Georgopoulos (University of Nottingham), [email protected]
– Nikitas Konstantinidis (University of Cambridge), [email protected]
– Kiriakos Papadakis (Decidendi Consultants), [email protected]
– Vassilis Tzevelekos (University of Hull), [email protected]
Event Sponsors:
· Decidendi Consultants
· Europe Direct Region of Crete (Europe Direct Περιφέρειας Κρήτης)
· CALPAK S.A.
Event Supporters:
· ELIAMEP Crisis Observatory
· The Hellenic Alumni Association of the London School of Economics
· Economic Chamber of Greece (Department of Western Crete)
Special Acknowledgements:
We would like to express our gratitude to the team of the Kiani Beach Resort for their logistical support and warm hospitality. We are particularly thankful to Ms. Peli Kalamiotaki, Front Office Manager at the Kiani Beach Resort, for providing invaluable clerical support for the workshop. We would also like to acknowledge Mr. Pantelis Petsetakis, President of the Economic Chamber of Greece (Department of Western Crete), for his generous contribution to the organisation and promotion of the event.