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Keynotes, discussions, interventions, and presentations extracted from events hosted by the Hertie School. thehertieschool.substack.com

  1. Tamara Ćapeta on the EU as a constitutional democracy

    6 DAYS AGO

    Tamara Ćapeta on the EU as a constitutional democracy

    The European Union is often characterised as a constitutional democracy - a legal order structured around common values, fundamental rights, and judicial review. But what does it mean to describe the European Union as a constitutional democracy? And who ultimately safeguards its values? The Jacques Delors Centre and Centre for Fundamental Rights at the Hertie School invite you to view a keynote with Tamara Ćapeta, Advocate General at the Court of Justice of the European Union. The keynote is followed by a panel discussion on the constitutional foundations of the European Union and the role of the Court of Justice in current controversies, such as restrictions on LGBTQ content in Hungary, social housing policies in Denmark, Frontex and pushback operations, and trade agreements in the context of Western Sahara. Tamara Ćapeta, Advocate General, Court of Justice of the European Union Violeta Moreno-Lax, Professor of International Law, Director, Centre for Fundamental Rights Ana Bobić, Senior Researcher, Jacques Delors Centre Moderated by Mark Dawson, Professor of European Law and Governance, Co-Director, Jacques Delors Centre At a time of political contestation and growing tensions between integration and national sovereignty, the discussion addresses core questions of EU constitutional democracy: How coherent is the EU’s constitutional system if fundamental rights and constitutional values are differently understood across the Member States? Is the Court of Justice the right institution to actively define and defend the EU’s constitutional values? What role should the Court of Justice play in ensuring constitutional values and fundamental rights vis-à-vis the EU’s own institutions? ━━━━━━━━ Understand today. Shape tomorrow. ▶ https://www.delorscentre.eu/en/ ▶ Website: https://www.hertie-school.org ▶ Facebook: https://facebook.com/hertieschool ▶ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thehertieschool ▶ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hertieschool.bsky.social ▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/school/hertie-school ▶ Substack video podcasts: https://thehertieschool.substack.com/ The Hertie School The Hertie School is a private university based in Berlin, Germany, accredited by the state and the German Science Council. It prepares exceptional students for leadership positions in government, business, and civil society. Interdisciplinary and practice-oriented teaching, first-class research and an extensive international network set the Hertie School apart and position it as an ambassador of good governance, characterised by public debate and engagement. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehertieschool.substack.com

    34 min
  2. Dr Kao Kim Hourn on ASEAN's role in a multipolar world

    17 FEB

    Dr Kao Kim Hourn on ASEAN's role in a multipolar world

    The Hertie School, in collaboration with ⁠Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH⁠, is pleased to present a ⁠lecture⁠ to the students of Hertie School from ⁠H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn⁠, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), on the topic “Geopolitics and ASEAN’s role in a multipolar world”. ASEAN now comprises 11 Southeast Asian member states. Southeast Asia is widely regarded as a dynamic region of the future, whose political and economic importance continues to grow, and which is becoming increasingly relevant for Germany, both politically and economically. In his lecture, Dr Kao Kim Hourn outlines the key challenges and opportunities facing the region. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehertieschool.substack.com

    20 min
  3. Rahul Gandhi on learning to listen in a noisy world

    27 JAN

    Rahul Gandhi on learning to listen in a noisy world

    Hertie School welcomes Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (Indian Parliament), who spoke to students about leadership, democracy and global responsibility in a world in transition.Mr. Gandhi shared his insights and experiences, discussing not only a world in (power) transition but also his thoughts on Indian democracy, the importance of inclusive and equitable education, and the need for global cooperation to address structural inequalities. Linkedin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehertieschool.substack.com

    1h 17m
  4. Michael Hanchard on inequality in democracy

    26 JAN

    Michael Hanchard on inequality in democracy

    The majority of pundits and specialists on democratic erosion often ignore an uncomfortable fact: some clues to democracy’s demise can be glimpsed in its beginnings, in the unequal circumstances certain people inhabit within democratic polities, or in adjacent contexts. Social class, caste, enslavement, patriarchy, ethnic chauvinism, xenophobia and racism are all factors that help determine who benefits the most from the workings of democracy, and for whom voting can often be a hollow act. Thus, Trumpism, Modi, Meloni, and the Alternative for Germany are not the sources of the current democratic crisis, but rather symptomatic of a more fundamental desire present in both democratic and non-democratic polities: the attraction to a form of human homogeneity that Hanchard terms racial rule. https://www.hertie-school.org/en/events/event-detail/event/if-the-state-wont-protect-me-who-will This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehertieschool.substack.com

    40 min
  5. Oona Hathaway on international law in the 21st century

    11/09/2025

    Oona Hathaway on international law in the 21st century

    Oona Hathaway, Professor of International Law at Yale Law School and President-Elect of the American Society for International Law, outlines the evolution of international law on war from past to present, stressing that the postwar legal framework designed to prevent interstate aggression is now under threat as powerful states like Russia, China, and the United States are violating or threatening to violate other states’ sovereignty for their own benefit. However, she argued that this international legal crisis also presents an opportunity to rethink the global order, considering that not all states have participated equally in the system and that stronger nations have previously disregarded legal conventions. “We need fresh and creative ideas for strengthening, reinforcing, and reforming the international legal order. This is where you come in,” she said, addressing the students in the audience. https://www.hertie-school.org/en/news/allcontent/detail/content/hertie-school-opens-academic-year-with-largest-ever-student-cohort This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehertieschool.substack.com

    29 min
  6. Elbegdorj Tsakhia on the relevance of lifelong learning

    02/07/2025

    Elbegdorj Tsakhia on the relevance of lifelong learning

    “You’re never too young to lead, and you’re never too old to learn” In his widely applauded speech, this year’s commencement speaker, former President of Mongolia Elbegdorj Tsakhia, shared his wisdom and experience from more than 20 years of public service experience, which includes serving as Mongolia’s Prime Minister and President. Reflecting on his own country’s path to democracy, President Elbegdorj reminded students of one simple truth: “You’re never too young to lead, and you’re never too old to learn.” He also shared with the graduating public policy students his view of public service: “Public service isn’t about power – it’s about people. When the people succeed, you succeed.” https://www.hertie-school.org/en/news/allcontent/detail/content/hertie-school-celebrates-the-class-of-2025-at-the-philharmonie-in-berlin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehertieschool.substack.com

    16 min
  7. Claudia Buch and Verena Ross on the role of banks and capital markets in financing Europe's future

    10/06/2025

    Claudia Buch and Verena Ross on the role of banks and capital markets in financing Europe's future

    Claudia Buch, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank (ECB)Verena Ross, Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Europe holds vast reserves of private savings—yet these resources are not being fully channelled toward the continent’s most pressing investment needs. Addressing this mismatch lies at the core of proposals for a Savings and Investments Union, as powerfully outlined in recent reports by Enrico Letta and Mario Draghi. To unlock this potential, Europe must strengthen its bank-based financing model while building deeper, more integrated capital markets. This dual approach is critical to financing the green and digital transitions, boosting competitiveness, and expanding defence and security capabilities. The urgency is rising—and so is political alignment across the EU, including from the new German government, which has signalled its intention to play a stronger leadership role. https://www.hertie-school.org/en/events/event-detail/event/matching-savings-and-investments This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehertieschool.substack.com

    33 min
  8. Christine Lagarde on Europe's Role in a Fragmented World

    26/05/2025

    Christine Lagarde on Europe's Role in a Fragmented World

    Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central BankAmidst a fragmenting global landscape and mounting geoeconomic pressures, the European Union faces critical challenges: How to strengthen competitiveness and build up economic sovereignty while maintaining open and predictable global economic relations? What is the role of the Franco-German partnership in steering Europe through this new era? https://www.hertie-school.org/en/events/event-detail/event/spotlight-on-christine-lagarde This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehertieschool.substack.com

    33 min
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Keynotes, discussions, interventions, and presentations extracted from events hosted by the Hertie School. thehertieschool.substack.com

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    2025 - 2026
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