The Municipality of Serres organized the Round Table Open Debate on the topic “1957 The Treaty of Rome and the beginning of European Economic Community – 60 years later” on 10-12 September, 2018 at the Prefecture of Serres Building with participation from six partner organizations from different countries, as Spain, Germany, Serbia, Bulgaria, Poland and Greece. It is mentioned that the meeting was organized with the active support of E.M.E.I.S. Association (Study and Research of Serres History Association) and the Local Youth Group of Serres.
The event concerned the beginning of the EU integration process. Presentations about the Treaty of Rome, round-table discussions focusing on the atmosphere of this decade were organized. All participants had the opportunity to share their experience with this major historical occurrence, see how the history reflects itself in the present and how history likes to repeat itself.
On the first day of the meeting, after the Mayor’s welcome speech, Mr. Petros Aggelidis and the presentation of the project by the coordinator in Serres, each partner country presented their organization.
On the 2nd day of the meeting, each working group made a short presentation on the main topic from the perspective of the partner’s country with research on: political, social, economic situation in partner’s country in 1957, the effect of the signing of the Treaty of Rome on society/social groups, political parties, etc., the media coverage of the Treaty of Rome signing impact, rights, obligations and opportunities promoted through the institution of the European Union. A debate and integration activities on the relevant topic followed with the participation of all partners representatives. Furthermore, a presentation of the Europe for Citizens Programme was made by Dr. Antonios Karvounis, representative from the Hellenic Ministry of Interior/National Contact Point of the Europe for Citizens Programme on the topic “The Greek participation in the Europe for Citizens Programme”.
During this meeting, the participants had the opportunity to get to know part of Serres by visiting the Saint John Prodromos Holy Monastery, Acropolis (Koulas) – Byzantine Castle, Bezesteni Archaeological Museum of Serres, Serres Racing Circuit, Sarakatsani Folklore Museum and tasting traditional flavors.
The meeting was concluded with the discussion on the next project activities and the evaluation of the meeting.
Some of the materials from the meeting.
