Venue: Concertgebouw De Vereeniging, Nijmegen
The conversation is Dutch spoken.
How does political power work? Are the people in the spotlight really the right people to tackle major challenges? When Europe was formed after the Second World War, it faced enormous challenges: the continent was deeply divided, democracy was under great pressure everywhere, and the economy was all but collapsed. These are major issues that are still relevant today. What dilemmas did the founders of Europe face and what lessons can we draw from this? In his new book De Wisselwachter, author Geert Mak delves into the life of the American Harry Hopkins, a mostly unknown key figure in the formation of Europe. What can Hopkins' story teach us about Europe today? Come and listen to author Geert Mak, political scientist Reinout van der Veer and scholar of cultural studies Albertine Bloemendal and reflect on power, influence and the origins of Europe.
The language of discussion is Dutch.
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