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This evening Belgian writer David van Reybrouck, author of the book Congo, will speak about the influence of our colonial history on present day issues in Europe. After his talk he will enter into conversation with philosopher on modernity and traditions Haroon Sheikh and researcher on identity politics Nira Wickramasinghe-Samarasinghe. Together with the public they will discuss and share insights on notions of citizenship, history, and borders.

The main theme of this evening is European solidarity. Many politicians encourage us to show solidarity and embrace diversity. But how can we embrace diversity within Europe and increase solidarity when the core of many social issues in Europe are rooted in a systemically ignored global history, extending far beyond European borders? Our colonial history set the stage for power structures and a discourse of inequality, which have remained in place long after the abolition of slavery and the independence of colonized countries. In this panel debate we will discuss the notion of citizenship in different ways. In the light of history, but also by asking the question of who defines our borders, and what that means for our definition of citizenship.

Netwerk Democratie | European Cultural Foundation | Europe by People | Framer Framed