How Can Europe Achieve Social Justice?

October 13, 2020

In the context of increased concern in Europe and America about inequalities, social exclusion, and discrimination, this debate revisits Europe's commitment to promoting social justice. Featured speakers discuss current social and political trends in Europe and whether the EU is well-placed to address these challenges.

Featuring:

  • Leila Hadj Abdou, European University Institute
  • Turkuler Isiksel, Columbia University
  • Bruno Palier, Sciences Po
  • Andreas Wimmer, Columbia University
  • Moderator: Ali Aslan, German television journalist


This live, virtual discussion took place on October 13, 2020. The event is part of the series “Debating the Future of Europe,” organized by Columbia Global Centers | Paris, the European Institute and the Alliance Program. The series is co-sponsored by Columbia's Alumni Association, Institute for Ideas and Imagination, European Legal Studies Center, Maison Française, and the Columbia University Libraries. These debates are made possible in part thanks to the support of the Erasmus + programme of the European Union and the Advisory Board of the Paris Global Center.