General information / approach:

Conference-related events are organised in partnership with local authorities, universities, schools, social partners, youth organisations, local civil society organisations, among others. The objective is to listen to citizens’ interventions in these events and to stimulate their active participation. Therefore, most of the speaking time is allocated to them and proceedings are structured in an informal way, as much as possible. 

Portugal is keen to attract a diverse audience when it comes to age, gender and education, as well as socioeconomical background and geographical location.

Overview of main national events and initiatives:

• Digital dialogue with citizens: “Young people and the future of social Europe”; 04/05/2021, Porto
• Hybrid dialogue with students: “The Future of Jobs in the Green Economy: Dialogue with Students”; 18/05/2021, Coimbra
• Hybrid dialogue with citizens: “Young people and the CoFoE”; 16/06/2021, Lisbon
• European Citizens’ Event, 17/06/2021, Lisbon
• National debate launching event: “What future for Europe?”; 28/7/2021, Lisbon
• Book presentation: “European Utopias: The power of imagination and the imperatives of the future”; 11/10/2021, Porto
• Transnational event Portugal-Spain: 28/10/2021; Trujillo, Spain (with the participation of the Prime Ministers of Portugal and Spain, as well as citizens from both member states)
• Meeting with students: “The economic recovery and the future of Europe”; 05/11/2021, Carcavelos
• National decentralised events:
• “Migration and international partnerships”; 15/11/2021, Évora
• “The contribution of the Atlantic dimension for international safety in the context of the EU’s role in the world"; 19/11/2021, Ponta Delgada, Açores
• “An economy that benefits citizens; the fight against climate change; agricultural policy”; 06/12/2021, Santarém, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
• “The future of European Democracy”; 10/12/2021, Faro, Algarve
• “Social justice, equality, health and territorial cohesion”; Norte
• “Digital transformation, innovation and entrepreneurship”; Aveiro
• “Education, culture, youth and sport; tourism”; Funchal
• Closing ceremony: April 2022, Porto

Other relevant links:

• Government website dedicated to Conference events