100 Anniversary of the Congress of European Nationalities
This experts’ meeting will commemorate the centenary of one of the early meetings of the Congress of European Nationalities, that brought together representatives of national minorities and peoples without states to advance collective rights, dialogue, and conflict prevention.
A century later, important legal protections exist, but the gap between legal safeguards and political representation remains. This event will revisit the legacy of the 1926 Congress and open a discussion on collective rights and self-determination in today’s multilateral landscape.
Program
9 October 2026
Welcome words
Keynote
Roundtable 1 - History of the Congress of European Nationalities and National recognition in a historical perspective
Roundtable 2 - The evolution of the right to self-determination of peoples from a global governance perspective
Workshop
Final Remarks and Conclusions
Practicalities:
When: Friday 9 October 2026 from 9:30 to 17:00
Where: Geneva
Language:
The event will be held in English
Press:
Media inquiries can be addressed to info@coppietersfoundation.eu
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This event is an initiative of Coppieters Foundation with the collaboration of the Masion de l’histoire of the University of Geneva and Sine Qua Non.
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This event is is financially supported by the European Parliament. The European Parliament is not liable for the content of the event nor for the opinions of the speakers.
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