The Adventure of the European Union from the 70s to Today Dimitris Tsiotra's book presented in Larissa (photo

The present and future of the European Union, through the prism of continuous and rapid changes taking place both domestically and in the international political and economic arena, was the subject of an interesting discussion during the presentation of the book. European union. Adventures of a View” is authored by Mr. Dimitris Tsiotras, Director of the Prime Minister's Press Office.

He spoke of a book that “tries to describe the adventure of the European Union from the 1970s to today” and raised the question of how we will move forward, “we see farmers in the center of Athens, but also to demonstrate in Europe. Beyond budgetary issues, there are others such as the new Common Agricultural Policy, which There must be changes. “Farmers must go into a new era without losses,” Mr. Tsiotras insisted at the Farmers' Mobilization event. Regarding the market for Thessalian farmers, he stressed that a special meeting is expected soon at Maximos Palace.

Check out his statement:

Presentations

The General Secretary of the Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece, Mr. Konstantinos Sanakolis, MPs Mr. Christos Gellas and Christos Kapedanos, President of the Municipal Council of Larissa Ms. Garifalia Cristiano, a series of Deputy Mayors of the Municipality of Larissa, Tempo Mayor Mr. Giorgos Manolis, former Regional Governor of Thessaly Mr. Kostas Agorastos. Former Member of Parliament Mrs. Stella Physio, Politician Mrs. Mr. Rena Karalarioto, Chancellor of the University of Thessaly. Charalambos Philinis, Larissa General Hospital Director Mr. Grigoris Vilahakis.

The mayor of Larissa, Mr. Thanasis Mamakos addressed the book with a short congratulatory video. As he said, “It is important to share your love for Europe”, while the head of the Technical Chamber of Central-Western Thessaly, Mr. Nikos Papageorgiou noted that Dimitris Tsiotra's book “explores the big idea”. European Integration”.

Check out this quote from Larissa Meyer Thanasis Mamakos:

Professor Giorgos Vassilopoulos of the University of Thessaly, director of the French institute Larissa Chrysa Voulgarakis, internationalist Alexandros Despotopoulos, engineer Michalis Mandelas and journalist Giorgos Roustas spoke about the book.

The discussion was moderated by journalist Andreas Iermetakis.

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First presented in Athens on February 5 with a speech by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and a foreword by Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetridis, the book begins with the birth of the idea of ​​European integration and records the controversies within and within the Union. Key moments that determined its course.

He vividly describes national rivalries, disagreements, compromises, and even setbacks—a research focus both in foreground and background: the first plan for defense integration in the early 1950s and its unfortunate end. In the 60s, there was controversy over the creation of a common currency and differences in economic philosophy between France and Germany.

Reactions of France and Britain to German reunification and bargaining for a common currency. The Great Hopes and Disintegration (Finally) of the Euro Constitution. The Eurozone Crisis and Its Response. Brexit and its implications. Fears about Germany's role and power. Europe's special weight loss in the world system today. New security challenges, centrifugal tendencies and threateningly growing Euroscepticism within many member states.

Of course, Dimitris Tsiotras deals with the “Greek adventures” that marked our European path: from Konstantinos Karamanlis' grand goal of joining the EEC, Andreas Papandreou's European turn, the financial crisis, Alexis Tsipras and Syriza's adventures in 2015, to strengthening the country's European image after 2019, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Elected Prime Minister.

The author's conclusion is an invitation to participate. He writes about it: “The European idea can take on new life only if there is a clear goal and it becomes a matter for the citizens. Nothing is predetermined. Developments take the form that European citizens and European leaders give them. A better future for all is on a common path.

Mr. Watch an excerpt from Siotra's speech:

Check out a photo report from the presentation:

Report: Nikolas Selitsianiotis / Photos: Kostas Tsiaras – onlarissa.gr