Jacques Delors Agora 2024
Jacques Delors Agora 2024 in Lisbon
The first Jacques Delors Agora was held from 1 to 4 July 2024 in Lisbon. The event, co-organised by three partners committed to promoting European citizenship and values – the Académie Notre Europe, the Academia Europea Leadership (Barcelona) and the Scuola di Politiche (Rome) – brought together 130 young people from all over Europe and even further afield. Over the course of four days, the young people engaged in discussions with European decision-makers and experts on the main challenges facing the European Union, as well as the priorities for 2030. The Agora gave young people the opportunity to express themselves through debates and workshops. This first edition was organised under the High Patronage of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Portugal.
Who were the participants in the 2024 edition?
130 profiles from all over the world were selected. 32 nationalities were represented in the group, with an equal number of young women and young men. The group of participants was anything but homogeneous in terms of status or profile. The group included students, workers and unemployed people. Some had studied European politics, others had not. The Agora aims to be a place for rich and diverse debate.
Where did the 2024 Jacques Delors Agora take place?
The Agora took place in various unique locations throughout Lisbon!
- The first day took place at the National Assembly of the Portuguese Republic
- The second day was held at the Capitólio Theatre and at the Representation of the European Commission in Portugal
- The third day took place at the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
- The fourth day was held at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, with a closing ceremony at the National Palace of Belém.
Agora speakers in 2024
This first edition of the Jacques Delors Agora welcomed several decision-makers, including members of the European Commission and representatives of national governments, as well as numerous experts.
Here is a gallery of all the speakers (the titles indicated are those held by the speakers in July 2024).
- Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa President of the Portuguese Republic
- Teresa Ribera Spanish Minister for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge
- José Pedro Aguiar-Branco President of the Assembly of the Portuguese Republic
- Anna Lührmann German Minister of State for Europe
- Federica Mogherini Former High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
- Enrico Letta President of the Jacques Delors Institute
- Elisa Ferreira European Commissioner for cohesion and reforms
- Maroš Šefčovič Executive Vice-President of the European Commission
- António Vitorino Former Director-General of the International Organization for Migration
- Maja Markovčić Kostelac Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency
- Didier Reynders European Commissioner for Justice
- Arancha González Former Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation
- Laurence Boone Former French Secretary of State for European Affairs
- Paulo Rangel Portuguese Minister of State and of Foreign Affairs
- Inês Domingos Portuguese Secretary of State for European Affairs
- Colin Scicluna Head of Cabinet, Vice-president for democracy & demography at the European Commission
- Pascal Lamy Coordinator of the Jacques Delors institutes network (Paris, Brussel, Berlin)
- Geneviève Pons Director of Europe Jacques Delors
- António M. Feijó President of the Board of Trustees of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
- Sofia Moreira de Sousa Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Portugal
- Gaëtane Ricard-Nihoul Deputy Head of Unit, Citizens’ Dialogues Unit, European Commission
- Carlos Moedas Mayor of Lisbon
- Sylvie Matelly Director of the Jacques Delors Institute
- Lukáš Macek Head of the Centre Grande Europe at the Jacques Delors Institute
- Isabell Hoffmann Expert at Bertelsmann Stiftung and Head of eupinions
- Nicole Gnesotto Vice-president of the Jacques Delors Institute
- Sofia Fernandes Director of the Académie Notre Europe
- Christine Verger Vice-president of the Jacques Delors Institute
Who were the partners of the event?
This event was organised under the patronage of His Excellency the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
The Jacques Delors Agora was organised in partnership with:
- The Assembly of the Portuguese Republic
- The Representation of the European Commission in Portugal
- The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
- The Lisbon City Council
- The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
- The Bertelsmann Foundation (Bertelsmann Stiftung)
- The Jacques Delors European Information Centre
- The Directorate-General for Economic Activities (DGAE)
A look back at the 2024 edition in pictures
