Europe 75 Years After the Schuman Declaration: From a Dream of Peace to a Global Challenge

Parma, 9 May 2025 – 11:30 AM
Aula Cavalieri, University of Parma

From a Dream of Peace to a Global Challenge is the title of the event taking place on Friday, 9 May 2025 at 11:30 AM in the Aula Cavalieri of the University of Parma, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the founding act of the European integration process.

The event, part of the “Festa per l’Europa” (Europe Day celebrations) in the city of Parma, will be a public and participatory moment of reflection on how the idea of European unity, born in the aftermath of World War II to guarantee peace, is today evolving into a global challenge involving security, sustainability, and social cohesion.

Speakers:

• Paolo Martelli, Rector of the University of Parma

• Cesare Azzali, President of the European College of Parma Foundation

A remote contribution will follow on “The Impact of the 1950 Schuman Declaration” by:

• Alfredo De Feo, Scientific Director of the European College of Parma

Panel Discussion:

• Jean-Louis De Brouwer – Director of the European Affairs Programme, EGMONT – Royal Institute for International Relations (presentation in English)

• Emanuela Maio – Professor at the Department of Economic and Business Sciences, University of Parma

• Emanuele Castelli – Professor at the Department of Law, Politics and International Studies, University of Parma

Admission is free and open to all citizens.

The event will conclude with a complimentary aperitif.