Wednesday 12 November @ 9:30 CET

On Wednesday, ECR MEP Marlena Maląg will host a Demographic Congress in the European Parliament.

Today, there is no doubt that demographic trends affect us all — individually, socially, and internationally. Europe faces a crucial challenge that will determine its security, prosperity, and the quality of life for future generations.

Demographics are about people — and people live in families. The family is the cornerstone of our continent: the foundation of its culture, economy, and identity. Without families, there is no Europe — and there will be no Europe.

The Congress will focus on two key themes:

• Demographics and EU competitiveness

• Demographics and EU identity

By combining reflection on economic development with care for Europe’s cultural foundations, the Congress aims to lay the groundwork for a sustainable demographic policy that strengthens the European community.

When: Wednesday @ 9:30 - 12:00

Where: SPAAK 7C50

Translation will be provided in EN, FR, IT, PL.

AGENDA

HOST: Marlena Maląg, ECR MEP (PL)

9:30 - 10:00 Opening remarks

• Raffaele Fitto, Executive Vice President of the European Commission

• Antonella Sberna, Vice President of the European Parliament, ECR MEP (IT)

• Adam Bielan, ECR MEP (PL)

• Beat Szydlo, ECR MEP (PL)

10:00 - 10:50 Panel 1: Demographics and EU competitiveness

Moderator: Dorata Losiewicz

• Laurence Trochu, ECR MEP (FR)

• Elena Donazzan, ECR MEP (IT)

• Paolo Inselvini, ECR MEP (IT)

• Margarita de la Pisa Carrion, Patriots for Europe MEP (ES)

• Radoslaw Waszkiewicz, President of the European Large Families Confederation

10:50 - 11:40 Panel 2: Demographics and EU identity

Moderator: Dorata Losiewicz

• Barbara Socha, Advisor to the President of the Republic of Poland

• Prof UAM Michal A. Michalski, Institute for Family and Society Studies Foundation

• Chiara Gemma, ECR MEP (IT)

• János Ádám Karácsony, Committee of the Regions Rapporteur on Demographic change in Europe

• Monika Kogut, Author