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If you could choose the kind of future we live in — Would you want to retire with peace of mind? Should every young person have access to quality education? How should AI and tech be regulated to protect people’s data and privacy, not just profits?

These are the kinds of questions we’ll explore together.

Through the EU-funded EXPRESS2 project, we’re creating a new vision for the future of Europe — one that puts people first.

Some call it a social contract. We call it a shared vision we can all stand behind.

We’re working with civil society organisations (CSOs) across Europe to gather real input, on real issues — from democracy and justice to digitalisation and climate.

Your ideas will help shape recommendations that will go directly to top EU researchers, academics, and decision-makers at the European Commission.

Each workshop will focus on one big theme. They’re collaborative, interactive, and yes, even fun.

First up: our Introductory Workshop on June 27.

  • Hear from Fabien Dell, Head of Unit for Strategic, Legal and Interinstitutional Coordination, DG EMPL
  • Join small group discussions
  • Connect with CSOs from across Europe
  • Be part of shaping the process from the start

This is your chance to help write what comes next. Let’s make it count.

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme under the grant agreement No 101132426. More info on https://express2project.eu/

Agenda

10:00 - 10:15

European Social Contract – Introduction by Prof. Dr. Antoni Abat

10:15 - 10:35

Keynote speech by Fabian Dell, Head of Unit for Strategic, Legal and Interinstitutional Coordination, DG EMPL

10:40 - 11:00

Q&A session

Moderated by Maja Bobić, Head of Partnerships and Projects, European Movement International

11:00 - 11:30

Breakout room discussions

11:30 - 12:00

Plenary discussion and wrap up

SPEAKERS

Fabien Dell

Head of Unit A1 – Strategic, Legal and Interinstitutional Coordination, DG EMPL

Fabien previously served as Economic Adviser in the Cabinet of Commissioner Nicolas Schmit for Jobs and Social Rights (2019), and as Senior Expert in the Cabinet of Commissioner Pierre Moscovici for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs (2014). Prior to that, from 2012 to 2014, he was adviser to French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, after ten years working for the French Treasury, in Paris, Berlin and Washington.
Fabien Dell holds a PhD from the Paris School of Economics.

Maja Bobić

Head of Partnerships and Projects, European Movement International

Antoni Abat Ninet

Distinguished Researcher at the Institut d’Estudis Europeus (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)

Prof. Antoni Abat has a strong track record of scientific publishing on the field of public law (constitutional law, human rights, EU law) and philosophy (ancient and political). He also has extensive experience in writing policy reports and briefs and has been researcher to other H2020 projects (IT FLOWS and REAL DEAL).

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