Region: Europe

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On June 12, 2017 Berlin hosted regular Egon Bahr Symposium focusing on «The Future of European Peace and Germany's Responsibility».

Andrey Kortunov, RIAC Director General, made a speech at the Symposium; Vladimir Grinin, Russia’s ambassador to Germany, also took part in the event.


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On June 12, 2017 Berlin hosted regular Egon Bahr Symposium focusing on «The Future of European Peace and Germany's Responsibility».

This annual event gathered German politicians, parliament members, diplomats, and experts. The event was organized by Willy Brandt Group in cooperation with Friedrich Ebert Foundation; the topic for discussion centered around the role of Germany in European and global politics, possible work streams for regional and global crises management, and ways to enhance the efficiency of the dialog between Berlin and its international partners and opponents.

Andrey Kortunov, RIAC Director General, made a speech at the Symposium; Vladimir Grinin, Russia’s ambassador to Germany, also took part in the event.