The focus: Halle invites you to the 3. Europa Forum!

The focus: Halle invites you to the 3. Europa Forum!

Literaturhaus Halle, Deutschland - in Halle the hour of discussions strikes on explosive topics! On July 3, 2025, the 3rd European Forum of the Europa-Union Halle-Saalekreis e.V. will find in cooperation with Europedirect Halle . The start is a champagne reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the panel discussion with the topic "The European Dimension of the Future Center". Then a buffet awaits visitors to promote the exchange.

The event is moderated by Mr. Christian Scharf and promises top -class contributions. Among the confirmed are, among others, Cornelia Pieper, the Consul General in Germany in Gdansk, Dr. Alexander Vogt, Mayor of the City of Halle (Saale), and Jan Büchner, Managing Director of the Future Center. If you are interested, you should register by email (info@europedirect-halle.de) by June 26, 2025, as the places are awarded according to the greyhound principle.

populism and its causes

Another exciting event is the 5th European debate, which takes place on June 3, 2024 in the Leopoldina. This revolves around the upswing of populist parties in Europe. This debate takes a look at the economic causes and its effects on democracy and the EU. Experts like Prof. Dr. Paula Diehl from the Christian Albrechts University in Kiel and Prof. Reint Gropp from the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research Halle provide valuable insights into the topic. A comprehensive analysis is sought here with questions of how economic burdens contribute to strengthening populism.

The influence of globalization on prosperity, unemployment and equalization of wages is discussed. The question arises whether EU financial aids for poorer regions to combat populism could be effective. Spectators are invited to actively participate in the discussion and bring in their opinions. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. with a greeting by the Vice President of the Leopoldina, Prof. Dr. Regina T. Riphahn, and includes exciting impulse lectures as well as a discussion from 6:30 p.m.

The pressure on the EU

The discussion about populism is more topical than ever. It is examined how populist movements put pressure on democracies in Europe. These topics were taken up in a press release from IWH Halle It is argued that the economic challenges not only brought prosperity through globalization, but also led to emigration and aging in many regions. These family and social upheavals offer a breeding ground for populist currents.

The events in Halle are an excellent opportunity to deal extensively with the causes and effects of populism. Interested parties are cordially invited to contribute their voice in these important social debates and to look for solutions together. A good hand for the future of Europe is required!