Small states in the EU : passive policy takers or industrious agenda-setters?

Abstract

The Institute for European Studies, in collaboration with the Centre for Small States Studies at the University of Iceland, organised a seminar entitled 'Small States in the EU: Passive Policy Takers or Industrious Agenda-Setters?'. The seminar focussed on small states within the EU context and the opportunities and challenges they face in maximising their influence within this context.

The speakers included both local and foreign academics and practitioners were the following: Prof. Roderick Pace (Jean Monnet Chair and Professor, University of Malta), Prof. Godfrey Baldacchino (University of Malta), Professor Anders Wivel (University of Copenhagen), Prof. Lino Briguglio (University of Malta), Dr Mark Harwood (University of Malta), Prof. Baldur Thorhallsson (Jean Monnet Chair and Professor of Political Science, University of Iceland), Pia Hannson (Director, Centre for Small States Studies), Prof Stelios Stavridis (University of Zaragoza), Prof. Guido Lessing (Professor of History, Centre d´études et de recherches européennes Robert Schuman), Kulli Sarapuu (Ragnar Nurkse School of Innovation and Governance, Tallinn University of Technology) and Dr Peter Agius (Head of Office, European Parliament Information Office in Malta).