Monday 16 March 2026 | 20.00 - 21.30 hrs | Concertgebouw De Vereeniging | Radboud Reflects, Hotspot Sustainable Democracy and Prevent - Care - Cure.
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 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.
Review
the review is available in Dutch.