“Supporting diplomatic communities in understanding illiberal tendencies”, MLS is promoting, in Lisbon, a workshop to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Portuguese democracy, with the participation of members of the diplomatic corps based in Portugal.
Organised by the European Liberal Forum with the support of Movimento Liberal Social (Social Liberal Movement), Republikon, and Projekt:Polska, this is the second event of the project on “Supporting diplomatic communities in understanding illiberal tendencies”, MLS is promoting, in Lisbon, a workshop to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Portuguese democracy, with the participation of members of the diplomatic corps based in Portugal.
9h30 (Lisbon time) Welcome by the President of the MLS Board, José Rodrigues Opening remarks by Violetta Pashutina, Board member of ELF.
10h00 Introduction and moderation by Ricardo Silvestre, senior political officer for MLS.
10h30 The strengths of Portuguese democracy in the modern area, with Luís Menezes from MLS.
10:50h The most important threats to Portuguese democracy, with Pedro Lança from MLS and Iniciativa Liberal speaker – TBC
11h10 Round table discussion with the diplomatic corps.
12h30 Closing remarks.
12h45 Lunch