YPFP – Europe at Sea: Documentary and Discussion

“Europe at Sea” is a documentary directed by Annalisa Piras which within the context of the Wake-up Europe Foundation produces cinematographic content to use as inspiration for people to think, talk and act to protect and nurture the core European values of democracy, peace and prosperity.

In this award-winning documentary, Annalisa Piras was granted exclusive access to follow High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the Commission Federica Mogherini as she puts together the new EU Global Strategy, an initiative focusing on universal problems and tackling wide-ranging concerns in an unprecedented year of political discord.

The movie blends powerful cinematography with animated segments to present hard-hitting facts and information. Europe at Sea takes a close look at how Europe is able to combat the rapidly growing security and humanitarian challenges that are present both within and outside its borders.

The film also examines the implications of Donald Trump’s America, the threat of North Korea and the confusion surrounding the UK’s Brexit vote. All of this is presented by taking a methodical and balanced approach, making the most of both the powerful visuals and Mogherini’s practical and professional approach to showcasing the essential work being done’.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion. For the first time, YPFP Brussels is excited to engage a full members panel.

Speakers:

Ionela Maria Ciolan is a 4th year PhD Candidate, Researcher and Teaching Assistant at the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (Bucharest, Romania). For the academic year 2017-2018, Ionela was a Fulbright Visiting Researcher at the Institute of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies at U. C. Berkeley (United States). Her research is focused on the bilateral dimension of the Eastern Partnership (in Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia) and the EU-Russia relations.

Bianca Anechitei has been, for the past six years, pursuing a career in EU foreign policy, focusing on relations with countries of the Middle East. Over the past two years, Bianca has worked on Egypt and Syria in the Middle East Directorate of the European External Action Service, organising the two Brussels Conferences on ‘Supporting the Future of Syria and the region’ and providing analysis on the humanitarian situation, mass displacement and refugees in the region, as well as advising on EU assistance.

Federica Sola is ECHO Partnership Assistant at the EU Office of Save the Children. In her work, she is currently focusing on humanitarian funding and programming as well as donor engagement. In October, she will be deployed to Sudan where she will follow the implementation of different EU funded projects in support to South Sudanese refugees.

We encourage an open debate among all participants during the final session. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary evening!