YPN - Pat Cox, Former President of the European Parliament
Channel: IIEA
Date: 29/07/2016

About the Speech:

Pat Cox, former President of the European Parliament, discussed Brexit and the Future of the EU. The European Union has entered a new era of uncertainty following the UK decision to leave the EU. As the UK decision presents the first regression of the idea of European integration, it raises questions regarding the future of the European project post-Brexit. In his address to the YPN, Pat Cox discussed these issues and what Brexit means for the future of the EU.

About the Speaker: 

Pat Cox served as a Member of the European Parliament from 1989 until 2004, during which time he held the offices of President of the European Parliament, from 2002 until 2004, and Leader of the European Liberal Democratic and Reform Party, from 1998 until 2002. In 2004, Mr. Cox was awarded the prestigious Charlemagne Prize for his efforts to promote European integration and his achievements regarding EU enlargement.

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