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WHO WE ARE
KYKLOS IDEON (Circle of ideas for the national reconstruction) is a think tank founded in December 2015, by Professor Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Finance of Hellenic Republic.
The governing body of KYKLOS IDEON consists of:
President of the board of directors: Petros Kavassalis, Assoc. Professor of University of the Aegean,
Vice President of the board of directors: Christos Dervenis, MD PhD FRCS – Metropolitan Hospital,
Treasurer of the board of directors: Panagiotis Rigas, former member of the Greek Parliament,
General Director of the board of directors: Afrodite Al Salech, Political Scientist
Members of the board of directors:
Chrysanthos Zamboulis, Professor Emeritus of Thessaloniki Medical School,
Konstantinos Korikis, Digital Media Strategist, IEEE Member
Nikolaos Papachristos, Lawyer
The governing body is responsible for the management and day-to-day work.
KYKLOS IDEON is a non-profit organization, registered in Athens.
WHAT WE DO
KYKLOS IDEON is a forum for public debate and innovative thinking aiming to define a new and sustainable strategic role for Greece within Europe and globally.
KYKLOS IDEON runs a full events program bringing together top politicians and policymakers, academics and leading pubic thinkers (See below)
Between 2016 and 2025,KYKLOS IDEON has organized 62 open events, 8 annual conferences (ELLADA META), 4 major thematic conferences, and numerous workshops in 13 Greek cities, focusing on key issues such as Democracy, Independent Institutions and the Constitution, Justice, Economic Growth and Development, Foreign Policy, European Integration, Education, the Fourth Industrial Revolution and AI, Climate Change, the Risk Society, and the Pandemic.
KYKLOS IDEON closely cooperates with Greek and European Institutions, such as: Delphi Economic Forum, diaNeosis, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Hanns Seidel Stiftung, Delphi Economic Forum, Hellenic Association for European Law, CECL, Diktio, International Economic Relations (IDOS), KEFIM, Centre of International & European Economic Law, New York College, Foundation for International Legal Studies - Professor Elias Krispi
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS/ PROJECTS
KYKLOS IDEON organizes events and public debates, sponsored and supported by NATO’s Public Diplomacy Division.
KYKLOS IDEON has organized a public event under the auspices of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe on 17.1.2020.
ELLADA META
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with SYMEON G. TSOMOKOS SA, organizes in 12-13 June 2017, its first annual conference, under the title “Ellada Meta”. 50 rapporteurs in 6 round tables, participated synthesizing proposals on the idea of Ellada Meta, i.e. after the experience of memoranda, after the second face of the crisis erupted in 2015, after the end of the ruthless anti-memorandum rhetoric”.
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/15-16-iouniou-athina-i-ellada-meta.html
- 2nd annual conference | ELLADA META II
11-12.6.2018, Divani Hotel, Athens
in collaboration with SGT
56 prominent participants in 7 round tables gathered to discuss the issue of a new narrative for the country in the context of the coming 200th anniversary of the Independence Revolution of 1821.
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/11-12-iouniou-athina-ellada-meta-ii.html
- 3rd annual conference | ELLADA META III: The Restitution of the Middle Class
19-20.6.2019, Divani Hotel, Athens
in collaboration with SGT
Focused on the Restitution of the Middle Class, the backbone of Greece’s society and economy. 56 prominent participants in 7 round tables, presented and analyzed their proposals for a sustainable restitution of the Greek middle class, in the context of a new strategy of growth.
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/19-20-iouniou-ellada-meta-iii-i-anasystasi-tis-mesaias-taksis.html
- 4th annual conference | ELLADA META IV: Greece After (?) the Pandemic
21-23.9.2020, Online
in collaboration with SGT
Due to the health restrictions and regulations that have come about from the COVID-19 virus, the event took place in digital format, as an online three days conference with 65 participants in 11 round tables.
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/21-23-septemvriou-2020-i-ellada-meta-iv-meta-tin-pandimia.html
- 5th annual conference | ELLADA META V: From crisis to normality or crisis as a normality?
11-12.10.2021, PIREOS 138 - Benaki Museum
in collaboration with SGT
98 prominent participants from Greece and abroad addressed five major thematic axes: global challenges such as climate change and AI, inclusive economic recovery, Western strategic reorientation post-Afghanistan, the future of the EU, and the evolving socio-political landscape in Greece.
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/11-12-oktovriou-2021-i-ellada-meta-v-apo-tin-krisi-stin-kanonikotita-i-i-krisi-os-kanonikotita-2.html
- 6th annual conference | ELLADA META VI: National Strategy and International Turbulence
3-4.10.2022, Divani Hotel, Athens
in collaboration with SGT
99 prominent participants from Greece and abroad explored the parameters of a comprehensive national strategy amid global turbulence — from geopolitical instability and energy insecurity to climate crisis and economic disruption — through nine major thematic axes and seventeen panels. The conference opened with the presentation of in-depth public opinion research by Metron Analysis and unfolded across nine thematic axes and seventeen panels.
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/i-ellada-meta-vi-ethniki-stratigiki-kai-diethnis-peridinisi-3-4-10-2022.html
- 7th annual conference | ELLADA META VII: Asymmetries and National Agenda
5-7.11.2023, Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens
in collaboration with Delphi Economic Forum
101 prominent participants from Greece and abroad in a three - day conference addressed the overarching theme of asymmetries through four thematic axes: asymmetries of the Greek political system and the quality of democracy; the major and urgent challenges of modernization; the need to understand the non-obvious and, to a great extent, asymmetric aspects of the Greek economy and their connection with the expectations and resilience of society; the challenges posed by the climate crisis; and the great challenges of foreign policy under conditions of high uncertainty and asymmetry at international and regional level, particularly after recent developments in the Middle East. The conference opened with the presentation of in-depth public opinion research by Metron Analysis.
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/5-7-11-2023-iellada-meta-vii-asymmetries-kai-ethniki-atzenta.html
- 8th annual conference | ELLADA META VIII: Europe, Greece, and the storm of new challenges. Seeking a Frame of Reference
16-18.3.2025, Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens
in collaboration with Delphi Economic Forum
104 prominent participants from Greece and abroad in a three - day conference addressed the theme of the storm of new challenges, in seven thematic axes:
- The storm of challenges
- The Greek Economy and International Challenges
- Can a New Social Contract Be Formed? – Old and New Inequalities, the Limits of Middle-Class Resilience
- From Reformist Hesitation to Institutional Innovation
- Geopolitics and Economy – New Challenges for the EU and Greece
- Greek-Turkish Relations, the Cyprus Issue, and the New International Context
- The Limits of the “Systemic” and the Protection of Liberal Democracy
- Final Discussion: Seeking a Frame of Reference
The conference opened with the presentation of in-depth public opinion research by Metron Analysis.
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/16-18-3-2025-i-ellada-meta-viii.html
THEMATIC CONFERENCES
Kyklos Ideon also organizes major thematic conferences :
- November 2–4, 2020. Kyklos Ideon organized an international thematic three-day conference, titled “The Greek Laboratory – Institutions and Situations Tested in Greece from the Revolution to the Present Day” marking the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence.
The conference explored the idea of modern Greece (1821–2021) as a “laboratory” in which political concepts, institutional arrangements, and societal conditions have been tested—often in ways that anticipated developments beyond the Greek context.
The event brought together distinguished scholars and researchers from Greece and abroad and was structured around seven thematic sections:
The Greek Revolution and the nation-states in South-eastern Europe; Early establishment and dilemmas of the democratic principle; Greece as a laboratory of the emergence of autocephalous national Orthodox Churches; Greece between the great wars: from the Balkan Wars to World War II (1912–1940); Greece as a laboratory of the national phenomenon; Greece as a laboratory of Euro-Atlantic institutions; Lenders and supervisors, aid and dependence.
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/ergastirion-i-ellas-thesmoi-kai-katastaseis-pou-dokimastikan-stin-ellada-apo-tin-paliggenesia-eos-tis-imeres-mas.html
- November 7–8, 2022. Kyklos Ideon organized a two-day thematic conference in Athens entitled “Justice: Reforming a Power, Awakening an Idea”, held at the Hotel Grande Bretagne.
The conference aimed to explore and synthesize the broad spectrum of issues shaping the longstanding problem of the Greek justice system.
The discussions of the first day focused on the fundamental—primarily political—question of whether the Greek judiciary is reformable. This was followed by a debate on the subjective conditions necessary, particularly within the judiciary and legal profession, for the implementation and effectiveness of necessary reforms. Participants examined the potential for full application of European rule-of-law standards in the Greek legal system, drawing on case law from the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union. The day concluded with a reflection on societal attitudes toward the rule of law and the guarantees of a fair trial.
The second day turned to more technical dimensions of judicial reform, beginning with the paradox of low impact despite repeated legislative initiatives, and the challenge of aligning speed with quality. These issues were discussed through three focused sessions on civil, criminal, and administrative justice. The conference also included two additional thematic cycles: one on alternative forms of justice (arbitration and mediation), and one on digital justice and the use of artificial intelligence.
Among the participants were the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice, former Ministers of Justice, the Presidents of the Supreme Civil and Criminal Court and the Court of Audit, senior members of the judiciary (active and honorary), the Presidents of judicial associations and the Plenary of Bar Association Presidents, legal scholars, practicing lawyers, business leaders, and members of the media.
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/dikaiosyni-i-metarrythmisi-mias-eksousias-kai-i-afypnisi-mias-ideas.html
- May 12–14, 2024. Kyklos Ideon, in collaboration with the Delphi Economic Forum, organized a major thematic three-day conference “The Curve of the Metapolitefsi”, commemorating fifty years since the transition to democracy in Greece in 1974.The event was held at the historic Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens- itself celebrating its 150th anniversary.
The conference examined the Metapolitefsi not only as a moment of democratic transition but also as an ongoing historical condition shaping Greek politics, institutions, society, and identity.
The conference opened with a performative surprise by the director Vassilis Papavassiliou, followed by the presentation of a public opinion survey conducted by Metron Analysis. The survey, titled “Metapolitefsi as Moment and Condition: The Curve of Greek Social Self-Consciousness”, explored how Greek society remembers, interprets, and positions itself today in relation to the legacy of the Metapolitefsi. A series of personal testimonies followed, offering multiple perspectives on the era’s lived experience and political significance.
The second day, was devoted to historical, institutional, geopolitical, and sociological analyses. Four main thematic sessions addressed (1) the ruptures and continuities of the post-1974 period; (2) the institutional foundations of the Metapolitefsi, including the Constitution of 1975 and its ongoing relevance; (3) the enduring national trauma of the Cyprus crisis of 1974 and its implications for contemporary strategy; and (4) the “political DNA” of the Metapolitefsi — its myths, stereotypes, syndromes, and legacies. The day concluded with a discussion on Greek music and the memory of the era, featuring the acclaimed singer Manolis Mitsias.
The third day, opened with a comprehensive overview of the Greek economy, which experienced a first “Metapolitefsi” in 1974 and a second during the economic crisis. A panel of Generation Z respondents offered their reflections on the legacy of the era from the vantage point of a new political generation. The final sessions explored cultural dimensions of the Metapolitefsi through three thematic lenses: narrative, aesthetics, and performance. Following a keynote intervention by Dionysis Savvopoulos, a closing discussion addressed the key historical dualisms and dilemmas that have shaped the last fifty years and may define the country’s future.
The conference concluded with an original musical composition, The Ballad of the Metapolitefsi, by composer Nikos Kypourgos — a work seeking to sonically interpret the spirit and complexity of the era.
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/12-14-maiou-2024-i-kampyli-tis-metapolitefsis-1974-2024.html
- June 10-11, 2025. Under the auspices of the Hellenic Parliament, Kyklos Ideon, in collaboration with diaNEOsis, the Delphi Economic Forum, and the support of Sakkoulas Publications, organized an international two -day conference at the Zappeion Megaron to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the 1975 Constitution.The event took place on June 10 and 11, 2025, exactly 50 years since the Constitution came into force, under the title: "Fifty Years Since the 1975 Constitution The Constitutional Promise of the ‘Metapolitefsi’ and the Quality of Democracy and the Rule of Law"
The Conference explored key institutional developments in Greece’s post-junta era and brought together leading scholars, jurists, and political figures from Greece, Spain and Portugal to reflect on the Constitution’s legacy and its evolving role within a multilevel constitutional order. Over two days, nine thematic sessions addressed the following topics:
- The Constitutional Transition in Southern Europe
- The Constitutional Moment of the Post-Junta Era – Foundations and Goals of the 1975 Constitution
- Constitutional Revisions – 1986, 2001, 2008, 2019 and the Evolution of the 1975 Constitution
- From the Monopoly of National Constitutional Supremacy to Multilevel Constitutionalism and the “Augmented Constitution”
- The Curve of Parliamentary Democracy in Greece, 1974–2025: The Relationship Between the Constitution and Political Reality
- The Greek Constitution in the Context of European Constitutionalism
- The Rule of Law in Greece, 1974–2025: The Relationship Between the Constitution and Case Law
- Major Constitutional Crises from 1975 to 2025 and Their Impact on the Interpretation and “Revelation” of the Normative Content of the Constitution
- The National Constitution and Major International and Domestic Challenges
- Is There a Need to Revise the 1975/1986/2001/2008/2019 Constitution?
The event concluded with a formal ceremony at the Peristilio of the Zappeion, featuring greetings by Symeon Tsomokos (Delphi Economic Forum) and Dionysis Nikolaou (diaNEOsis), a keynote address by Evangelos Venizelos, and a greeting delivered by the President of the Hellenic Parliament N. Kaklamanis. The event was formally closed by H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic K. Tasoulas.
A concert followed, performed by the Metallon Brass & Percussion Ensemble of the Athens State Orchestra.
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/10-11-6-2025-peninta-xronia-apo-to-syntagma-tou-1975.html
eKYKLOS.WATCH
eKyklos.Watch: A civil-society Observatory for the implementation of the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund in Greece
In July 2020, Kyklos Ideon launched the initiative "eKyklos.Watch: A civil-society Observatory for the implementation of the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund in Greece". The objective of the Observatory is to follow and monitor the activities related to the implementation of the Greek Recovery and Resilience Plan, funded by the recently created Recovery and Resilience Facility. The Facility will make €672.5 billion in loans and grants available to support reforms and investments undertaken by Member States, in the objective to mitigate the economic and social impact of the recent Covid-19 pandemic, and support the twin the green and digital transformation of the European Union.
eKyklos.Watch is composed of distinguished representatives of the Greek civil and scientific society, with policy, administrative and high professional experience, having a deep knowledge of the European and national government policies, processes and practices (and experience from running and evaluating similar projects in the past), and contributing on a voluntary basis. Among them, Former Ministers and Secretaries General, former European Commission officials, University professors and Researchers, former Senior Judicial officials, as well as private sector and civil society's staff members. The Observatory has its own website accessed via the url https://ekyklos.watch/
Where you can find us
KYKLOS IDEON is located at the center of Athens:
Merlin 8, Kolonaki
Email: Αυτή η διεύθυνση ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε.
Tel: +302103646833 , +306944461750
APPENDIX: OPEN EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
[2025]
February 6, 2025. Book Presentation | “Political Theology and Constitutional Ethics” by Evangelos Venizelos
Location: King George Hotel, Athens
Speakers in discussion with the author:
Pantelis Kalaitzidis, Director of the Volos Academy for Theological Studies, Member of the Executive Board of the European Academy of Religion
Vassilis Paipais, Associate Professor of International Relations, University of St Andrews, Scotland
Metropolitan Gregory of Peristeri (Gregory Papathomas), Professor, Faculty of Theology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Filippos Spyropoulos, Professor Emeritus, School of Law, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Moderator: Lamprini Rori, Assistant Professor of Political Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Concluding remarks by Evangelos Venizelos
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/6-2-2025-parousiasi-tou-vivliou-tou-evaggelou-venizelou-politiki-theologia-kai-syntagmatiki-ithiki.html
[2024]
December 16, 2024. “The Theory of Constitutional Act: Studies in Dialogue with the Work of Evangelos Venizelos”
Location: National Gallery, Athens
“This Festschrift brings together 57 contributions (1,314 pages in total) in honor of Evangelos Venizelos. It differs from a conventional liber amicorum in that the contributors were invited to submit texts in the form of a scholarly dialogue with the honoree, engaging with concepts and positions that he has elaborated in various areas of constitutional law—while maintaining full autonomy in the development of their ideas.
As a result of this approach, we invited contributors who are either his close academic pupils or younger peers working in active research dialogue with his work. This criterion was set aside only in areas concerning his legislative and institutional activity.”*
— From the Editors’ Introduction
Edited by:
Charalambos Anthopoulos, Aikaterini Iliadou, Lina Papadopoulou, Nikos Papachristos, Kostas Chrysogonos
Speakers included:
Antonis Manitakis, Professor Emeritus, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; former Minister
Yiannis Metaxas, Professor Emeritus, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; full member of the Académie Européenne Interdisciplinaire des Sciences
Michalis Pikramenos, President of the Council of State; Professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Ioannis Sarmas, Former President of the Hellenic Court of Audit; former caretaker Prime Minister
Vassilis Skouris, Former President of the Court of Justice of the European Union; Professor Emeritus, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Reply by: Evangelos Venizelos
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/16-12-2024-ekdilosi-gia-tin-parousiasi-kai-epidosi-tou-antapodotikoy-tomou-i-theoria-tis-syntagmatikis-praksis-meletes-dialogou-me-to-ergo-tou-evaggelou-venizelou.html
November 29, 2024. “Without a Framework? The West, the EU, and Greece in the Mirror of the U.S. Elections”
Location: King George Hotel, Athens
Speakers included:
Ino Afentouli, Executive Director of the Institute of International Relations, Panteion University; former official at NATO’s International Secretariat
Kristin Fabbe, Chair in Comparative Politics and Business, Florence School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute
Loukas Tsoukalis, President of ELIAMEP; Sciences Po, Paris
Evangelos Venizelos
Interventions by:
Ian Lesser, Distinguished Fellow and Advisor to the President, German Marshall Fund of the U.S.
Harris Mylonas, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, George Washington University
Moderator: Pavlos Tsimas, Journalist
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/29-11-2024-xoris-plaisio-i-dysi-i-ee-kai-i-ellada-ston-kathrefti-ton-amerikanikon-eklogon.html
November 2, 2024. “The Curve of the Metapolitefsi in Thessaloniki”
Location: Foyer of the National Theatre of Northern Greece (State Theatre), Thessaloniki
The Kyklos Ideon think tank is organizing the event "The Curve of the Metapolitefsi in Thessaloniki", on the occasion of the publication of the volume The Curve of the Metapolitefsi 1974–2024 by Epikentro Publications. The volume includes the proceedings of the conference held under the same title (May 12-14, 2024) .
Program:
Opening remarks: Prof. Christos Dervenis, Vice President of Kyklos Ideon
Welcome address: Asterios Peltekis, Artistic Director of the National Theatre of Northern Greece
Greeting: Stelios Angeloudis, Mayor of Thessaloniki
Presentation of the volume: Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister and founder of KYKLOS IDEON
Panel Discussion – Commentary and Reflections:
Kostas Kostis, Professor of History, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; Director, National Bank of Greece Cultural Foundation (MIET): Historical context of the Metapolitefsi
Georgia Panagiotidou, PhD in Political Science: Electoral dynamics in Thessaloniki (1974–2024)
Giorgos Skabardonis, Author: The atmosphere and cultural scene of the Metapolitefsi in Thessaloniki
Yiannis Karatzoglou, PhD in Political Science, Author: The curve of the real economy in Thessaloniki during the period
Moderator: Petros Papasarantopoulos, Publisher
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/2-11-2024-i-kampyli-tis-metapolitefsis-sti-thessaloniki.html
January 23, 2024. “Same-Sex Marriage, Adoption, Surrogacy: Constitutional Framework and Legislative Regulation”
Location: King George Hotel, Athens
Speakers included:
Aikaterini Foundeadaki, Professor of Civil Law, Faculty of Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
Antonis Karampatzos, Professor of Civil Law, Faculty of Law, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
Lina Papadopoulou, Professor of Constitutional Law, Faculty of Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
Moderator: Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister; Professor of Constitutional Law, AUTH
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/23-1-2024-gamos-omofylon-teknothesia-parentheti-mitrotita-syntagmatiko-plaisio-kai-nomothetiki-rythmisi.html
[2023]
May 2, 2023. “Greek Crisis: Lessons for the Future”
Location: King George Hotel, Athens
KYKLOS IDEON and Delphi Economic Forum, with the kind support of Patakis Publishers, co-hosted a public discussion titled “Greek Crisis: Lessons for the Future.” The event was organized on the occasion of the forthcoming publication of two important books:
- Charles H. Dallara, Euroshock: How the Largest Debt Restructuring in History Helped Save Greece and Preserve the Eurozone
- Evangelos Venizelos, Versions of War 2009–2022 (Εκδοχές Πολέμου 2009–2022)
Speakers:
Charles H. Dallara, former Managing Director and CEO of the Institute of International Finance (1993–2013); Chairman of the Board, Partners Group (USA) and Advisory Partner
Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Greece (2011–2012); Professor of Constitutional Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Moderator: Pavlos Tsimas, journalist
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/ch-dallara-ev-venizelos.html
April 19, 2023. “Constitution and Elections: The Constitutional Framework of Electoral Procedures”
Location: King George Hotel, Athens
Speakers included:
Charalambos Anthopoulos, Professor of Law and Public Administration, Hellenic Open University
Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister, Professor of Constitutional Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
George Gerapetritis, Minister of State, Professor of Constitutional Law, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
George Katrougalos, MP, former Minister, Professor of Public Law, Democritus University of Thrace
Pinelopi Foundetaki, Professor of Constitutional Law, Vice-Rector, Panteion University
Moderator: Niki Lymberaki, journalist
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/19-4-2023-syntagma-kai-ekloges.html
[2022]
July 26, 2022. Book Presentation | “Ekdoches Polemou 2009-2022” (Versions of War 2009–2022”) by Evangelos Venizelos
Location: Garden of the Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens
KYKLOS IDEON and Patakis Publishers co-organized the presentation of the new book by Evangelos Venizelos, Versions of War 2009–2022. A Conversation with Giorgos Kouvaras on the Backstage of the Economic Crisis and What Followed (Patakis, 2022).
Introductory remarks:
Anna Pataki, publisher
Speakers included:
Giorgos Kouvaras, journalist
Giorgos Zannias, former Minister of Finance
Christos Chomenidis, author
and the author Evangelos Venizelos, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2013 –2015); Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister (2011 - 2012)
More info about the book: https://evenizelos.gr/other-languages/press-releases-eng/6732-about-evangelos-venizelos-s-book-ekdoches-polemou-2009-2022.html
More info about the event: https://ekyklos.gr/26-7-2022-ekdoxes-polemou-2009-2022.html
June 7, 2022. “From the Greek NHS of 1983 to the Redesign of Health Services After the Pandemic Experience- A Tribute Event to Paraskevas Avgerinos”
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with the journal Metarithmisi
Location: Garden of the Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens
Evangelos Venizelos welcomed Paraskeva Avgerino with an opening address, followed by a response from the honoree.
A roundtable discussion followed with the participation of:
Christos Dervenis, Professor of Surgery, Vice President of Kyklos Ideon
Antonia Koutsoukou, Professor of Pulmonology and Intensive Care, Director of the 1st University Clinic, Sotiria General Hospital
Giannis Tountas, Professor of Social and Preventive Medicine, Medical School, University of Athens
Moderator: Ioanna Soufleri, science journalist
Introductory remarks: Giannis Meimaroglou, Metarithmisi
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/apo-to-esy-tou-1983-ston-epanasxediasmo-ton-ypiresion-ygeias-meta-tin-empeiria-tis-pandimias-ekdilosi-timis-ston-paraskeva-avgerino.html
April 15, 2022. online event: “Ukrainian Autocephaly in the Light of War”
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with the Center for Ecumenical, Missiological and Environmental Studies (CEMES)
Speakers included:
Metropolitan Elder Emmanuel of Chalcedon,
who presided, on behalf of His All Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch, over the Unifying Synod that elected Metropolitan Epiphanius and established the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Ukraine.
Professor Petros Vassiliadis,
Professor Emeritus of the School of Theology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Professor Ioannis Konidaris,
Professor Emeritus of Ecclesiastical Law, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Evangelos Venizelos,
Professor of Constitutional Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs,
who will moderate the discussion.
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/15-4-2022-to-oukraniko-aftokefalo-ypo-to-fos-tou-polemou.html
March 23, 2022. online event: “Answers from 1821 to the Geopolitical Challenges of 2022.”
Can the strategic choices made during the Greek War of Independence offer answers to the geopolitical dilemmas highlighted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing war? Do the positions adopted by the revolutionary nation still resonate today, shaping the core choices of the modern Greek state over the past two centuries?
Professor Aristides Hatzis, author of “The Most Glorious Struggle” (Papadopoulos, 2021), discussed these critical questions with Evangelos Venizelos, author of “Palingenesia and Reflection” (Patakis, 2021). The conversation was moderated by journalist Noni Karagianni.
The discussion revisited key historical figures and ideas:
- What was the contribution of Alexandros Mavrokordatos in shaping national strategy?
- What remains of the legacy of Ioannis Kapodistrias?
- Does the war in Ukraine challenge dominant historical narratives that are often seen as foundational elements of Greek national identity?
This event sought to highlight the relevance of history in moments of crisis—and the transformation of contemporary events into historical insight.
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/23-3-2022-apantiseis-tou-1821-stis-geopolitikes-prokliseis-tou-2022.html
February 16, 2022. online event: State Organization for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games as a Model for Crisis Management
Speakers included:
Nasos Alevras, former Deputy Minister of Culture for the Olympic Games
Kostas Kartalis, former Secretary General for Olympic Preparation, Ministry of Culture
Giorgos Floridis, former Minister of Public Order, former Deputy Minister of Sports
Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister, former Minister responsible for the coordination of Olympic preparation
Moderator: Niki Lymberaki, journalist
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/tetarti-16-2-2022-i-organosi-tou-kratous-gia-tous-olympiakoys-agones-tou-2004-os-montelo-diaxeirisis-kriseon.html
[2021]
December 21, 2021. As part of its collaboration with the Public Diplomacy Division of NATO, Kyklos Ideon organized an online discussion titled “EU–NATO Relations and the Debate on a European Army in the Current International Context.”
Speakers included:
Ino Afentouli, Senior Officer, NATO Public Diplomacy Division
Elena Lazarou, Head of External Policies at the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), and Associate Fellow at Chatham House
Thanos Dokos, National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Greece
Kostas Ifantis, Professor of International Relations, Panteion University
Moderator: Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister of National Defence
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/triti-21-12-2021-oi-sxeseis-ee-nato-kai-i-syzitisi-gia-to-legomeno-evropaiko-strato-mesa-sti-diethni-sygkyria.html
April 20, 2021. online event: "An institutional assessment of the Metapolitefsi - Fifty of the two hundred years of the Greek state"
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with EPIKENTRO PUBLISHERS
Speakers included:
Nikos Alivizatos, Emeritus Professor of the Law School of the University of Athens
Evangelos Venizelos, Professor in Constitutional Law (Aristotle University Thessaloniki); f. Deputy Prime Minister; f. Minister of Foreign Affairs
Giannis Voulgaris, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Panteio University
George Gerapetritis, Minister of State
Lina Papadopoulou, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law at the Law School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Antonis Manitakis, Emeritus Professor at the Law School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Moderator: Pavlos Tsimas, journalist
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/triti-20-4-2021-mia-thesmiki-apotimisi-tis-metapolitefsis-peninta-apo-ta-diakosia-xronia-tou-ellinikoy-kratous.html
April 14, 2021. online event: “Cyprus: Is there a national strategy?”
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with EPIKENTRO PUBLISHERS
Speakers included:
Evangelos Venizelos, Professor in Constitutional Law (Aristotle University Thessaloniki); f. Deputy Prime Minister; f. Minister of Foreign Affairs
Dimitris Keridis, Professor of International Relations at Panteion University of Athens, Member of the Parliament
Yannis Stefanidis, Professor of Diplomatic History at the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Evanthis Chatzivasiliou, Professor at the Department of History and Archeology at the University of Athens
and the writter Polivios Poliviou
Moderator: Petros Papasarantopoulos, editor & writer
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/ev/808-triti-20-4-2021-mia-thesmiki-apotimisi-tis-metapolitefsis-peninta-apo-ta-diakosia-xronia-tou-ellinikoy-kratous.html
March 11, 2021. online event: “Strategy for the Development of the Rural Economy”
Speakers included:
Athanasios Tsaftaris, Emeritus Professor of AUTh, former Minister of Agriculture Miltiadis Nektarios, Professor at the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Piraeus
Sevasti Chatzopoulou, Associate Professor, University Roskilde, Denmark
Christodoulos Antoniadis, President of GAIA ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΕΙΝ, Senior Advisor to Management Commercial Agriculture Banking of Piraeus Bank S.A
Moschos Korasidis, former Secretary General of the Ministry of Rural Development Babis Dalalakis, General Director of GREEK FARMER
Conclusions: Evangelos Venizelos
Moderator: Irini Sakellari, journalist
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/11-3-2021-stratigiki-gia-tin-anaptyksi-tis-agrotikis-oikonomias.html
March 10, 2021. online event: Presentation of the survey "Pandemic and social cohesion"
Stratos Fanaras, Metron Analysis President & CEO, presents the research.
Speakers included:
Anastasia Kotanidou, Professor of Intensive Care Pulmonology, University of Athens- Head of Critical Care Department “Evangelismos’ General Hospital
Giannis Voulgaris, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Panteio University
Theodore Pelagidis, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Greece, Professor of Economics at the University of Piraeus
Gregory Farmakis, Engineer and Entrepreneur, CEO / Agilis SA Statistics & Informatics
Moderator: Evangelos Venizelos
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/10-3-2021-parousiasi-erevnas-pandimia-kai-koinoniki-synoxi.html
February 18, 2021. online event: “Rule of Law in the European Union: Challenges and Perspectives”
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with the Greece/Cyprus Office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the Centre of International and European Economic Law
Welcoming Remarks:
Henri Bohnet, Director at Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Greece and Cyprus Office
Introductory note by
H. E. the President of the Hellenic Republic Ms. Katerina Sakellaropoulou
Speakers included:
Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Promoting the European Way of Life
Evangelos Venizelos, Professor in Constitutional Law (Aristotle University Thessaloniki); f. Deputy Prime Minister; f. Minister of Foreign Affairs
Vassilios Skouris, President at the Centre of International and European Economic Law (CIEEL); f. President at the Court of Justice of the European Union; Professor em. in Public Law (Aristotle University Thessaloniki)
Angelika Nußberger, Professor in Constitutional, Public International and Comparative Law (University of Cologne); f. Vice-President at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)
Moderator: Eleni Varvitsioti, Journalist at Kathimerini
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/pempti-18-2-2021-kratos-dikaiou-stin-ee-prokliseis-kai-prooptikes.html
February 3, 2021. online event: “The challenge of American" hegemony "after the Biden election”
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with the Citizens’ Movement for an Open Society
Speakers included:
Thanos Dokos, Deputy National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister, Doctor of International and Strategic Studies of Cambridge University
Soti Triantafyllou, Writer, Historian
Yannis Alexis Zepos, Ambassador (ad. hon), former Secretary General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, former Permanent Representative of Greece to NATO
Katerina Sokou, Washington Correspondent Kathimerini & Skai TV/ Nonresident Senior Fellow Atlantic Council
Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister; f. Minister of Foreign Affairs; f. Minister of National Defence
Moderator: Athanasios Ellis, Editor in Chief of Kathimerini English Edition
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/3-2-2021-to-stoixima-tis-amerikanikis-igemonias-meta-tin-eklogi-bainten.html
January 28, 2021. online event: “Pandemics, Fundamental Human Rights and Democracy - the vaccination challenge”
In the frame of the international interdisciplinary digital symposium, under the title: “Pandemics: An old age threat, a challenge for the future”, organized by the Hellenic Paster Institute, Institute of Historical Research of the National Hellenic Research Foundation and King’s College London, and Kyklos Ideon
Speakers included:
Evangelos Venizelos, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Professor of Constitutional Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
George Gerapetritis, Minister of State
Linos-Alexandros Sicilianos, Former President of the European Court of Human Rights
Michalis Pikramenos, Vice President of the Council of State
Lilian Mitrou, Member of the Greek National Council for Radio and Television
Christina Akrivopoulou, PhD in Constitutional Law
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/28-1-2021-pandimia-themeliodi-dikaiomata-kai-dimokratia-i-proklisi-tou-emvoliasmoy.html
January 21, 2021. online event: "A day after Biden inauguration: The Greek-Turkish relations in the context of relations between Turkey and the West "
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with Papadopoulos Publications organized
The journalists Angelos Athanasopoulos and Vasilis Nedos discuss with Evangelos Venizelos, on the occasion of the publication of the new book of the latter, “Delimitation of Maritime Zones and Greco-Turkish Relations” (Papadopoulos Publications)
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/pempti-21-1-2021-mia-imera-meta-tin-orkomosia-bainten-oi-ellinotourkikes-sxeseis-kai-to-evrytero-plaisio-ton-sxeseon-dysis-kai-tourkias.html
January 13, 2021. online conference of eKyklos.Watch: A civil-society Observatory for the implementation of the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund in Greece: “How can 2021 be won?”
1st Panel: “The regulatory framework of the Recovery Fund and Greek planning”
Speakers included:
Giorgos Giannousis, former Secretary General of Public Investments & NSRF Alekos Kritikos, former secretary general of the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Development
Fay Makantasi, Senior Research Analyst at diaNEOsis
George Prokopakis, Business Consultant
Takis Rigas, former Deputy Minister of Development
Antonis Trifyllis, former EU official
Moderator: Yannis Koutsomitis, columnist
2nd Panel: “Between rescuing and restructuring the Greek economy”
Speakers included:
George Vernikos, ESC President and Secretary General SETE, Vice-President of the Greek-Chinese Chamber
Yannis Caloghirou, Professor Emeritus, former Director Lab of Industrial & Energy Economics, National Technical University of Athens
Constantinos Kartalis, Professor, University of Athens, Member of the Subsidiary Body of Implementation (SBI) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement
Phoebe Koundouri, Professor at the Athens University of Economics and Business, President of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE)
Ioannis Maniatis, former Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change Moderator: Evangelos Venizelos, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Former Minister of Finance
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/13-1-2021-pos-borei-na-kerdithei-to-2021.html
[2020]
January 17, 2020, Athens: « L’ application des arrêts de la Cour européenne des droits de l'homme comme condition nécessaire du respect de la Convention européenne des droits de l’homme (CEDH)»
The implementation of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights as a fundamental condition for the compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)
La localisation: à l’hôtel Electra Palace (open event)
Sous les auspices du Conseil de l'Europe, Marija Pejčinović – Burić
Rapporteur: Jean-Luc Sauron, Conseiller d’Etat, délégué au droit européen, Professeur à l’Université de Paris Dauphine
A la discussion participent :
Le Président de la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme, Prof. Linos-Alexandre Sicilianos
Le Président de la Cour de cassation, M. Iosif Tsalaganidis
Le Président de la Cour des comptes, M. Ioannis Sarmas
Le Vice-président du Conseil d'État, M. Christos Rammos
Le Président du Conseil juridique de l'État, M. I-K. Chalkias
Coordination : Prof. Evangelos Venizelos, ancien vice-Premier ministre, ancien ministre des Affaires étrangères, ex-Rapporteur de l’Assemblée parlementaire du Conseil de l’Europe sur la mise en œuvre des arrêts de la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/17-01-2020-athina-i-efarmogi-ton-apofaseon-tou-evropaikoy-dikastiriou-dikaiomaton-tou-anthropou-os-themeliodis-proypothesi-sevasmoy-tis-esda.html
February 4, 2020, Athens: «Climate change: An urgent challenge for a new development mode»
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with the Greece and Cyprus office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Location: King George Hotel (open conference)
Programme:
Welcoming remarks remarks by the Director of the Greece and Cyprus office of the Konrad- Adenauer-Stiftung, Henri Bohnet
Panel 1: "Are the goals achievable? From rhetorical commitments to practical measures: energy, transport, shipping, tourism"
Speakers included:
Constantinos Cartalis, Professor, University of Athens, Member of the Subsidiary Body of Implementation (SBI) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement
Phoebe Koundouri, Professor at the Athens University of Economics and Business, President of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE)
Michaela Balis, Director, Greece & Cyprus. Germany Trade & Invest
Moderation: Katerina Christofilidou, Journalist, Skai
Welcoming remarks by Evangelos Venizelos
Panel 2: "Are there deeper impacts? Social relations, democratic institutions, European integration"
Speakers included:
Kostis Hatzidakis, Minister for the Environment and Energy
Giorgos Stathakis, former Minister of Environment and Energy
Yannis Maniatis, former Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change
Moderation: Vivian Efthimiopoulou, columnist, publisher of the newsletter FACT News
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/ev/709-4-2-2020-athina-klimatiki-allagi-epeigousa-parametros-tou-neou-montelou-anaptyksis.html
April 2, 2020. online event: " The Pandemic, Fundamental Rights and Democracy "
Speakers included:
Ioannis Sarmas, President of the Court of Audit
Christos Rammos, former Vice President, Council of State
Antonis Manitakis, Emeritus Professor at the Law School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Lina Papadopoulou, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law at the Law School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Evangelos Venizelos, Professor of Constitutional Law at the Law School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, who also coordinate the discussion
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/2-4-202020-pandimia-themeliodi-dikaiomata-kai-dimokratia.html
April 8, 2020. online event: " The pandemic and the endurance of Greek economy - The day after "
Speakers included:
Fokion Karavias, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eurobank SA
Kostas Kostis, Professor of History at the University of Athens
Evangelos Mytilineos, Chairman and CEO of MYTILINEOS S.A
George Prokopakis, Business Consultant
Yiannis Retsos, President SETE-Greek Tourism Confederation & CEO of Electra Hotels & Resorts
Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, who also coordinate the discussion
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/8-4-2020-i-pandimia-kai-oi-antoxes-tis-ellinikis-oikonomias-i-epomeni-imera.html
April 23, 2020. online event: «Privacy and Personal Data at the era of COVID-19»
Speakers included:
Linos-Alexandre Sicilianos, President of the European Court of Human Rights
Konstantinos Menoudakos, former President Council of State, President, Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Lilian Mitrou, Professor at the University of the Aegean-Greece and member of the Greek National Council for Radio and Television (NCRTV)
Evangelos Venizelos, Professor of Constitutional Law at the Law School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, who also coordinate the discussion
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/23-4-2020-idiotikotita-kai-prosopika-dedomena-tin-epoxi-tou-koronoioy.html
April 30, 2020. online event: «Privacy and Personal Data at the era of COVID-19»
Speakers included:
Effy Vayena, Professor of Bioethics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ)
Dimitris Lignadis, Artistic Director of the National Theatre of Greece
Christos Chomenidis, novelist
Evangelos Venizelos, Professor of Constitutional Law at the Law School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, who also coordinate the discussion
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/ev/718-30-4-2020-i-pandimia-os-vio-ithiki-proklisi-mia-nea-anthropini-katastasi.html
May 7, 2020. online event: «The next day in Greek-Turkish relations»
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with Delphi Economic Forum organizes
Speakers included:
Evangelos Apostolakis, Minister of National Defence 2019, Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff 2015-2019
Dora Bakoyannis, Member of the Parliament, Minister of Foreign Affairs 2006-2009
Evangelos Venizelos, Deputy PM & Minister for Foreign Affairs 2013-2015, Minister of National Defence 2009-2011
Moderator: Athanasios Ellis, Editor-in-Chief, Kathimerini English Edition
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/ev/722-7-5-2020-i-epomeni-mera-stis-ellino-tourkikes-sxeseis.html
May 12, 2020. online event: « The implications of the German Constitutional Court's decision on the ECB's QE program»
Speakers included:
Prof. Yannis Stournaras, Governor, Bank of Greece
Prof. Vassilis Skouris, former President of the Court of Justice of the European Union
Prof. Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, who also coordinate the discussion
*More info:
In Greek https://ekyklos.gr/12-5-2020-oi-epiptoseis-tis-apofasis-tou-germanikoy-synt-dikastiriou-gia-to-programma-posotikis-xalarosis-tis-ekt.html
In English: https://ekyklos.gr/ev/727-tuesday-may-12-the-implications-of-the-german-constitutional-court-s-decision-on-the-ecb-s-qe-program.html
July 7, 2020. online event: «Security challenges in NATO's Southern Flank»
Speakers included:
Yannis Alexis Zepos, Ambassador (ad. hon), former Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, former Permanent Representative of Greece to NATO
Thrasyvoulos Stamatopoulos, Ambassador (ad. hon), former NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs, former Permanent Representative of Greece to NATO
Katerina Sokou, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council, Washington Correspondent for Kathimerini & Skai TV
George Tzogopoulos, Fellow Begin Sadat Centre and ELIAMEP, Lecturer Democritus University of Thrace
Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs; former Minister of National Defence, who will also coordinate the discussion
Welcoming remarks by Ino-Despina Afentouli, NATO’s Public Diplomacy Division
*More info:
In English: https://ekyklos.gr/ev/745-7-7-2020-security-challenges-in-nato-s-southern-flank.html
In Greek: https://ekyklos.gr/7-7-2020-prokliseis-asfaleias-kai-o-rolos-tou-nato-sti-notia-pteryga.html
October 19, 2020. online event: " The Impact of the Court Decision on "Golden Dawn" - the civil rights of convicted "
Speakers included:
Nikos Alivizatos, Emeritus Professor of the Law School of the University of Athens
Charalambos Anthopoulos, Professor of Law and Administration at the Hellenic Open University
Xrystoforos Argyropoulos, Lawyer, President of the Legislative Committee of the Criminal Code
Spyros Vlachopoulos, Professor, Law School of the University of Athens
Antypas Karipoglou, Lawyer
Vasileios Markis, Honorary Deputy Prosecutor of the Supreme Court
Elisavet Symeonidou-Kastanidou, Professor of Criminal Law, Dean of the Law School, Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki
Evangelos Venizelos, Professor of Constitutional Law Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki, Former Deputy Prime Minister
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/19-10-2020-oi-epiptoseis-tis-apofasis-gia-ti-xrysi-avgi-ta-politika-dikaiomata-ton-katadikasthenton.html
November 19, 2020. online event: “The impact of the Biden election on Greek-Turkish relations and the delimitation of maritime zones"
Chistos Michaelides discusses with Evangelos Venizelos on the occasion of the publication of the new book of the latter, “Delimitation of Maritime Zones and Greco-Turkish Relations” (Papadopoulos Publications)
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/19-11-2020-i-epirroi-tis-eklogis-biden-stis-ellinotourkikes-sxeseis-kai-tin-oriothetisi-ton-thalassion-zonon.html
December 13, 2020. online event: “How does the pandemic affects the Health System”
Introduction & Moderation:
Chrysanthos Zamboulis, Professor Emeritus of Thessaloniki Medical School, & Christos Dervenis, MD PhD FRCS – Metropolitan Hospital
Welcoming remarks by the Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, EU, Stella Kyriakidou
Speakers included:
Kostas Stamatopoulos, Director of the Institute of Applied Biosciences at the Center for Research and Technology Hellas, in Thessaloniki, Greece
Dimitris Georgopoulos, Professor of Intensive Care - Pulmonology. Director of ICU, University Hospital of Heraklion
Ariella Aser, Psychoanalyst
Miltiadis Nektarios, Professor at the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Piraeus
Elias Mossialos, Professor of Health Policy, Deputy Head of Department of Health Policy and Director of LSE Health
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/13-12-2020-pos-epireazei-i-dokimasia-tis-pandimias-ton-sxediasmo-tou-systimatos-ygeias.html
[2019]
March 13, 2019. Workshop «Fake news 2.0: A practical approach to what is happening in Greece and Europe»
Location: Electra Palace (Workshop)
Speakers included:
Konstantinos Korikis, Digital Media Strategist
Yiannis Karamangalis, Journalist
Florens Tselai, Data Strategist & Engineer
March 16, 2019. «Theater and Politics»
Location: Art Theater Karolos Koun
* More info: https://ekyklos.gr/664-savvato-16-3-2019-theatro-kai-politiki-html.html
March 18, 2019. «State and Church»
Location: King George Hotel (open event)
Speakers included:
Chrysostomos Savatos, Metropolitan of Messinia and professor of Theology at the University of Athens
Tasia Christodoulopoulou, Vice President of the Hellenic Parliament
Ioannis M. Konidaris, Emeritus Professor of Ecclesiastical Law, University of Athens
Evangelos Venizelos, Professor of Constitutional Law Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Moderation: Maria Antoniadou, Journalist, President of the Greek Journalists' Union
* More info: https://ekyklos.gr/663-deftera-18-3-2019-athina-kratos-ekklisia-html.html
May 9, 2019. «The challenge of the European Idea»
On the occasion of Europe Day, KYKLOS IDEON, in collaboration with the Hellenic Association for European Law, is organizing a commemorative event.
Location: Electra Palace Hotel (open event)
Opening Address: George Markopouliotis, Head of Representation of the European Commission in Greece
Table 1: «Brexit and the challenge to the limits to EU»
Sophia Hala, Legal Counsel, Office of the Secretary General for European Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Panagiotis Doudonis, Lecturer and DPhil Cand. in Law at Oriel College, University of Oxford
Table 2: «The European Union in Crisis; The uncertain future of European Integration»
Vasilios Skouris, Former President of the Court of Justice of the European Union, Professor Emeritus Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki
Evangelos Venizelos, Professor of Constitutional Law Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Moderation: Sophia Dimtsa, Journalist
* More info: https://ekyklos.gr/ev/674-9-maiou-2019-i-dokimasia-tis-evropaikis-ideas.html
October 17, 2019. «Electoral system and Diaspora vote»
Location: King George Hotel (open event)
Speakers included:
Nikos Alivizatos, Emeritus Professor of the Law School of the University of Athens
Charalambos Anthopoulos, Professor of Law and Administration at the Hellenic Open University
Evangelos Venizelos, Professor of Constitutional Law Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki, Former Deputy Prime Minister
Thanasis Diamantopoulos, Emeritus Professor Political Science of Panteio University
Antypas Karipoglou, Lawyer
Moderation: Eva Antonopoulou, journalist
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/17-10-2019-athina-eklogiko-systima-kai-psifos-ton-apodimon-nomothetikes-kai-anatheoritikes-dynatotites.html
October 30, 2019. Workshop on the latest developments on hydrocarbon exploration in Greek marine areas after the of the conventions ratification
Location: Electra Palace (Workshop)
Speakers included:
Ioannis Maniatis, former Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change
Dimitris Gotnikas, CEO and Vice President at Energean Oil and Gas
Yannis Grigoriou, CEO at Hellenic Petroleum Upstream S.A.
Konstantinos Nikolaou, Petroleum Geologist – Energy Economist, technical advisor of Energean Oil & Gas
Moderation: Evangelos Venizelos, Professor of Constitutional Law Aristotel University of Thessaloniki, Former Deputy Prime Minister
November 26, 2019. «The Euro - Atlantic perspective of Balkans and the position of Greece»
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with New York College
Location: Parnassus Philological Society (open event)
Speakers included:
Evangelos Venizelos, Professor of Constitutional Law Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki, Former Deputy Prime Minister
Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs
Dimitris Kourkoulas, former Deputy Foreign Minister
Dimitris Karaitidis, Honorary Ambassador
Moderation: Aristotelia Peloni, journalist
* More info: https://ekyklos.gr/ev/688-26-11-2019-athina-i-evroatlantiki-prooptiki-ton-valkanion-kai-i-thesi-tis-elladas.html
November 28, 2019. «Regulatory Quality Index | What has to change both on national and on European level»
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with KEFiM
Location: King George hotel (open event)
Speakers included:
Panagiotis Karkatsoulis, RQI Lead Researcher, Public Administration Expert, President – Institute for Regulatory Policy Research
Bican Şahin, President – Freedom Research Association, Associate Professor of Political Science – Hacettepe University, Turkey
Svetlana Koleva Aleksandrova – Zlatanska, Representative of Liberal Institute for Political Analyses, Associate Professor – University of National and Word Economy, Bulgaria
Georgios Georgantas, Deputy Minister of Digital Governance, MP of New Democracy
Evangelos Venizelos, Former Deputy Prime Minister, Professor of constitutional law in Aristotle University
Konstantinos Menoudakos, Former President of the Council of State, Chairman of the Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Svetla Kostadinova, Executive Director – Institute for Market Economics (IME), Bulgaria
Moderator: Eva Antonopoulou, Journalist
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/28-11-2019-athina-deiktis-poiotitas-nomothetisis-ti-prepei-na-allaksei-se-ethniko-kai-evropaiko-epipedo.html
December 16, 2019. «Maritime Boundary Delimitation in the Eastern Mediterranean and Greek – Turkey relationships»
Location: Hotel Grande Bretagne (open event)
Speakers included:
Dora Bakogianni, MP, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs
Evangelos Venizelos, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Pavlos Apostolidis, Honorary Ambassador
Giorgos Savvaidis, Honorary Ambassador
Moderator: Alexis Papachelas, Journalist and the current Executive Editor of Kathimerini newspaper
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/deftera-16-12-2019-oriothetisi-thalassion-zonon-sti-mesogeio-kai-ellinotourkikes-sxeseis.html
[2018]
January 21, 2018. «Common Sense of Justice vs. Rule of Law - The relationship between Justice- Public Opinion- Politics»
Location: King George Hotel (open event)
Speakers included:
Panagiotis Pikrammenos, Emeritus President of the Council of State, former Prime Minister
Vasileios Makris, Emeritus Vice Procecutor of the Supreme Court's Office, honorary president of the Prosecutors' Union
Xristos Mylonopoulos, Professor of Law
Stavros Tsakyrakis, Professor of Law
Evangelos Venizelos, Professor of Constitutional Law, Former Deputy Prime Minister
Moderation: Ioanna Mandrou, journalist
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/ev/566-tetarti-31-1-koino-peri-dikaiou-aisthima-vs-kratos-dikaiou.html
February 12, 2018. «On the occasion of the name. Conjuncture and strategy in Balkans»
Location: Hotel Grande Bretagne (open event)
Speakers included:
Evangelos Venizelos, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Dora Bakogianni, MP, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs
Dimitris Karaitidis, Honorary Ambassador
Giorgos Savvaidis, Honorary Ambassador
Vasilis Gounaris, Professor of Modern History at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Konstantina Botsiou, Associate Professor of Modern History at University of the Peloponnese
Moderation: Pantelis Kapsis, journalist
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/ev/566-tetarti-31-1-koino-peri-dikaiou-aisthima-vs-kratos-dikaiou.html
March 14, 2018. "Privacy Policy - Electronic Identification"
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with the Foundation for International Legal Studies - Professor Elias Krispi, with the support of the Hellenic American Union
Location: Hellenic American Union (open event)
Speakers included:
Lilian Mitrou, University of the Aegean - Polytechnic School
Konstantinos Christodoulou, University of Athens - Law School
Antonis Stasis, Ministry of Administrative Reconstruction - eGovernment Directorate
Chrysoula Michailidou, EETT, Legal Service
Giorgos Papastamatiou, FORTH-CRS
Kostas Gritsis, MICROSOFT
Fereniki Panagopoulou-Koutnatzis, Panteion University - School of Public Administration
Moderation: Petros Kavasalis, University of the Aegean - Polytechnic School, President of KYKLOS IDEON
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/ev/581-14-3-2018-prostasia-dedomenon-ilektroniki-taftopoiisi.html
March 27, 2018. Workshop on "Chinese investments in Greece"
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with Institute for International Economic Relations (IDOS)
Location: Electra Palace Hotel
Speakers included:
Aggelos Pangratis, Advisor Hors Classe for the European Economic Diplomacy, European External Action Service
George Vernikos, ESC President and Secretary General SETE, Vice-President of the Greek-Chinese Chamber
Plamen Todchev, Head of the Asian Studies Program of the Institute of International Economic Relations
Antonis Trifyllis, former EU official
George N. Tzogopoulos, Research Associate Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies and Center International de Formation Européenne
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/ev/592-27-3-2018-athina-workshop-oi-kinezikes-ependyseis-stin-ellada.html
March 28, 2018. Workshop on "Private and public debt as key determinants of the post-2019 course"
Location: Electra Palace Hotel
Speakers included:
George Stratopoulos: "Interventions for the alleviation of private debt"
George Prokopakis: "Management of public finances on the way to graduation from the Supporting Mechanism"
Commentators:
Dr. Miranda Xafa
Dr. Gikas Hardouvelis
Dr. Panagiotis Liargovas
Moderation: Evangelos Venizelos
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/ev/593-28-3-2018-athina-workshop-to-idiotiko-kai-to-dimosio-xreos-os-kathoristikoi-paragontes-gia-tin-poreia-meta-to-2019.html
April 3, 2018. Workshop with Paul Yowell, professor of Law at the University of Oxford, on the subject: "Judicial review and the relationship between justice and policy of power”
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with CECL
Location: Athens, Electra Palace Hotel
Speakers included academics and politicians discussed with Paul Yowell
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/ev/594-3-4-2019-athina-syzitisi-me-ton-episimo-proskeklimeno-mas-k-paul-yowell.html
May 7, 2018. Thessaloniki: “ELLADA META: Hopes and Risks. Preparing the period 2019-2021”
Location: Electra Palace Hotel (open event)
Speakers included:
Antonis Manitakis, Emeritus Professor at the Law School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Andreas Pantazopoulos, art. professor of political science at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Miranda Xafa, Senior scholar, Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
Athanasios Tsaftaris, Emeritus Professor of AUTh, former Minister of Agriculture
Stergios Logothetidis, Professor of Nanotechnology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Moderation: Evangelos Venizelos
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/7-5-2018-i-ellada-meta-elpides-kai-kindynoi.html
September 19, 2018. «In the aftermath HELEXPO – On the way to the elections»
Location: King George Hotel (open event)
Speakers included:
Nikos Vettas, Director General of the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE), Professor at the Athens University of Economics and Business
Miltiadis Nektarios, Professor at the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Piraeus
George Prokopakis, Business Consultant
George Stratopoulos, Economic Analyst
Gikas Hardouvelis, former Minister of Finance of Greece, Professor at the University of Piraeus
Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Greece
Moderation: Niki Lyberaki, journalist
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/617-19-9-athina-ston-apoixo-tis-deth-i-poreia-tis-xoras-mexri-tis-ekloges-html.html
October 15, 2018. Workshop on the latest developments on hydrocarbon exploration in Greek marine areas within the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the law 4001/2011
Location: Electra Palace
Speakers included:
Ioannis Maniatis, former Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change Theodore Kariotis, Professor at University of Maryland
Dimitris Gotnikas, CEO and Vice President at Energean Oil and Gas
Yannis Grigoriou, CEO at Hellenic Petroleum Upstream S.A.
Konstantinos Nikolaou, Petroleum Geologist – Energy Economist, member of the Board of Directors of Cyprus Hydrocarbon Company(CHC), technical advisor of Energean Oil & Gas
Moderation: Evangelos Venizelos
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/15-10-2018-athina-workshop-sxetika-me-tis-teleftaies-ekselikseis-os-pros-tis-erevnes-gia-tous-ydrogonanthrakes.html
November 7, 2018. «Chinese Investments in Greece»
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with Institute for International Economic Relations (IDOS)
Location: Electra Palace Hotel (open event)
Speakers included:
George Vernicos, President of European Civil Society of Greece, General Secretary of Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises, Vice-President of Hellenic Chinese Chamber
Angelos Pangratis, Advisor Hors Classe for the European Economic Diplomacy, European External Action Service
Iraklis Prokopakis, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Danaos Corporation
Plamen Tonchev, Head of the Asia Unit at the Athens-based Institute of International Economic Relations (IIER)
Antonios Trifyllis, former head of cabinet at European Commission
George Tzogopoulos, Research Associate with the Begin-Sadat Centre for Strategic Studies, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE) and Visiting Lecturer at the European Institute
Moderator: Irini Chrisolora, journalist
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/7-11-2018-athina-oi-kinezikes-ependyseis-stin-ellada.html
November 14, 2018. «Prerequisites of the amendment consensus and the dangers of constitutional populism»
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with CECL
Location: Hotel Divani Caravel (open event)
Speakers included:
Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister, Professor of Constitutional Law
Spyros Vlachopoulos, Professor, Law School of the University of Athens
Georgios Katrougalos, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor at the Democritus University of Thrace
Xenophon Contiades, Professor of Public Law, Panteion University and Managing Director, Centre for European Constitutional Law
Konstantinos Menoudakos, President emeritus, Council of State, President, Hellenic Data Protection Authority
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/14-11-2018-athina-oi-proypotheseis-tis-anatheoritikis-synainesis-kai-oi-kindynoi-tou-syntagmatikoy-laikismoy.html
November 20, 2018. «EU- Turkey Relations: Deadlock or Perspective?»
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Stiftung and Goethe-Institut Athen
Location: Goethe-Institut Athen (open event)
Languages: Greek & German
Speakers included:
Johannes Singhammer, Vice-Presidents of the Bundestag
Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ludwig Schulz, Political Scientist, member of the board and treasurer of MEIA Research
Loukas Tsoukalis, Emeritus Professor of the University of Athens and President of the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP)
Alkis Kourkoulas, Journalist
Pavlos Tsimas, Journalist
Moderator: Yannis Koutsomitis, columnist
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/20-11-2018-athina-oi-sxeseis-ee-tourkias-adieksodo-i-prooptiki.html
December 11, 2018. «European Democracy in question»
Location: King George Hotel (open event)
Speakers included:
Marietta Giannakou, former Minister, Member of the European Parliament, Member of the Greek Parliament
Xenofon Giataganas, former Legal Advisor of the European Commission
Stelios Perrakis, Emeritus Professor Democritus University of Thrace, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Greece to the Council of Europe
Katerina Schina, Literary Critics
Dimitris Charalambis, Professor at the University of Athens, President of the Hellenic Political Science Association
Xenophon Contiades, Professor of Public Law, Panteion University and Managing Director, Centre for European Constitutional Law
Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister, Professor of Constitutional Law
Moderation: A. I. Metaxas, Membre titulaire de l’Académie Européenne Interdisciplinaire des Sciences
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/632-11-12-2018-athina-i-evropaiki-dimokratia-se-amfisvitisi-html.html
December 20, 2018. Book Presentation | “Democracy between conjuncture and History. Expectations and risks from revising the Constitution” by Evangelos Venizelos
Location: French Institute of Greece (open event)
Speakers included:
Aikaterini Sakellaropoulou, President of Council of State
Antonis Manitakis, Emeritus Professor at the Law School of AUTh
Christos Chomenidis, novelist
Antonis Karambatzos, Associate Professor at the Law School of Athens (UoA)
Evangelos Venizelos
Moderation: Dimitra Kroustalli, journalist
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/635-pempti-20-12-2018-parousiasi-tou-neou-vivliou-tou-ev-venizelou-html.html
[2017]
January 17, 2017. “Internet and Democracy. Fake news & Post truth politics”
Location: Innovathens (open event)
Speakers included:
Petros Tatsopoulos, writer, former MP for the Greek Parliament
Dimitris Koukiadis, Ph.D. in Internet Law at the University of Frankfurt
Giannis Koutsomitis, columnist, analyst
Konstantinos Korikis, digital media strategy
Moderation: Maria Tsakou, lawyer, co-founder of the internet radio station Amagi site
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/17-01-2017-athina-diadiktyo-kai-dimokratia-fake-news-post-truth-politiki.html
January 23, 2017. Facebook Live discussion: "Trump in the Presidency: What's Changing in America, the Impact on Europe and the World"
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with Free Thinking Zone and Liontis.eu
Speakers included:
Charalambos Papasotiriou, Professor, President of the Institute of International Relations
Antonis Trifyllis, member of the Board of Supervisors
Moderation: Aristotelia Peloni, journalist
* See the video: https://ekyklos.gr/ev/364-facebook-live-o-tramp-stin-proedria-ti-allazei-stin-ameriki-oi-epiptoseis-stin-evropi-kai-ston-kosmo.html
February 5, 2017. Ioannina: "What future for Greece? Greece's position in a Europe that is being challenged "
(open event)
Speakers included:
Dimitris Kourkoulas, former Deputy Foreign Minister
Spyros Vletsas, author, columnist
Evangelos Venizelos
Moderation: George Papachristos, journalist
Welcoming remarks by Dimitris Papageorgiou, lawyer
* More info: https://ekyklos.gr/5-02-2017-giannena-i-thesi-tis-elladas-se-mia-evropi-pou-amfisviteitai.html
February 17, 2017. "Nationalist populism Vs. Sleepwalkers. Europe and Greece on the world map of populism"
Location: Athens, Pallas Theater (open event)
Speakers included:
Andreas Pantazopoulos, Professor of political science at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Petros Papasarantopoulos, publisher & author
Iason Pipinis, journalist & author
Vassilis Papavassiliou, actor and director
Conclusions by Evangelos Venizelos
Moderation: Ilias Kanellis, journalist
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/17-02-2017-athina-ethnikolaikistes-vs-ypnovates-i-evropi-kai-i-ellada-ston-pagkosmio-xarti-tou-laikismoy.html
February 23, 2017. Working Breakfast with founder and CEO of Japonica Partners, Paul Kazarian
Location: Hotel Grande Bretagne
Leading academics, policymakers, and journalists from the Greek political and socio-economic sphere participated in a discussion with Paul Kazarian
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/23-02-2017-athina-working-breakfast-me-ton-paul-kazarian.html
March 27, 2017. “60 Years After the Treaty of Rome: European Integration Reestablished.” #EU60
Location: Hotel King George (open event)
Speakers: Fourteen rapporteurs, in two round tables.
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/27-3-2017-athina-60-xronia-meta-ti-synthiki-tis-romis-i-evropaiki-oloklirosi-ksana-se-dokimasia-eu60.html
May 9, 2017. Thessaloniki: «European Integration Faced with New Challenges - Greece in a Changing Europe» # EU60
Location: Chamber of Commerce and Industry (open event)
Speakers included:
Vassilis Skouris, former President of the Court of Justice of the European Union, Chairman of the BoD of the Center for International and European Economic Law of Thessaloniki, Emeritus Professor of the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Ioannis Koukiadis, Emeritus Professor at the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, former MEP
Yannis Stefanidis, Professor of Diplomatic History at the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Spyros Litsas, Associate Professor of International and European Studies at the University of Macedonia
Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Member of Parliament of Thessaloniki, Professor of Constitutional Law at the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Moderation: Christina Taxiaou, journalist
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/9-5-2017-thessaloniki-ekdilosi-tou-kyklou-ideon-gia-tin-evropi-eu60.html
May 23, 2017. Book Presentation «Myths and Truths on Public Debt» by Evangelos Venizelos
Location: Karatzas Auditorium of the National Bank of Greece (open event)
Speakers included:
George Provopoulos, former Governor of the Bank of Greece
Gikas Hardouvelis, former Minister of Finance of Greece
Evangelos Venizelos
Moderator: Pantelis Kapsis, journalist
*More info: https://www.ekyklos.gr/23-maiou-athina-syzitisi-me-aformi-to-vivlio-tou-ev-venizelou.html
May 26, 2017. Working Breakfast with Professor of history and accounting at the University of Southern California, Jacob Soll
Location: Electra Palace Hotel
Leading academics, policymakers, and journalists from the Greek political and socio-economic sphere participated in a discussion with Professor Jacob Soll.
May 29, 2017. Working Breakfast with Associate Professor in the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia, Cas Mudde
Location: Electra Palace Hotel
Leading academics, policymakers, and journalists from the Greek political and socio-economic sphere participated in a discussion with Professor Cas Mudde
October 22, 2017. “Justice and investments”
KYKLOS IDEON in collaboration with SGT
Location: Divani Caravel Hotel (open event)
Speakers included:
Konstantinos Menoudakos, Honorary President of the CoE
Vassilis Skouris, Former President of the WEU
Evangelos Venizelos, Professor of Constitutional Law, Former Deputy Prime Minister
Giannis Retsos, President of SETE
Theodoros Fessas, President of SEV
Yannis Hatzitheodosiou, President of the Hellenic Federation of Greek Artists
Moderation: Niki Lyberaki, journalist
* More info: https://ekyklos.gr/22-noemvriou-dikaiosyni-kai-ependyseis.html
[2016]
February 29, 2016. “Is there a solution to the Greek problem?”
Location: French Institute (open event)
Speakers included:
George Provopoulos, former Governor of the Bank of Greece
Jean Quatremer, Liberation correspondent for Brussels
Christos Chomenidis, novelist
Moderation: Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister of Greece and former leader of PASOK
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/29-2-2016-athina-yparxei-lysi-sto-elliniko-provlima.html
***Book: https://www.politeianet.gr/books/9786188216785-probopoulos-a-georgios-poikili-stoa-ekdoseis-uparchei-lusi-sto-elliniko-problima-256617
April 12, 2016. “Myths and truths about the Greek Public Debt. Before and after the PSI/OSI”
Location: Karatzas Auditorium of the National Bank of Greece (open event)
Speakers included:
Daniel Cohen, Professor and Founding Member at the Paris School of Economics
Paul Kazarian, CEO of Japonica Partners
Evangelos Venizelos, former Finance Minister
Moderation: Pantelis Kapsis, Greek journalist and former Minister
Data analysis of the public Debt was provided by economist George Stratopoulos
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/12-4-2016-athina-mythoi-kai-alitheies-gia-to-dimosio-xreos-prin-kai-meta-to-psi-osi.html
May 25, 2016. Book Presentation | “State Transformation and the European Integration Project: Lessons from the financial crisis and the Greek paradigm” by Evangelos Venizelos
Location: Aliki Theater (open event)
Speakers included:
Vasilios Skouris, former President of the Court of Justice of the EU
Prof. Panagiotis Ioakimidis
George Prokopakis, business consultant
Evangelos Venizelos
Moderation: Takis Theodoropoulos, journalist and author
* For the book, see here: https://www.ceps.eu/publications/state-transformation-and-european-integration-project-lessons-financial-crisis-and
June 30, 2016. “A conversation over Constitution and Democracy”
Location: Pallas Theater (open event)
Speakers included:
Prof. Nikolaos Alivizatos
Prof. Stavros Tsakyrakis
Prof. Evangelos Venizelos
Moderation: Ilias Kanellis, journalist
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/30-6-2016-athina-en-ou-paiktois-mia-syzitisi-gia-to-syntagma-kai-ti-dimokratia.html
September 25, 2016. Thessaloniki: “What future for Greece? In search of a national strategy.”
Location: Chamber of Commerce and Industry (open event)
Speakers included:
Prof. Thanassis Diamantopoulos
Prof. Nikos Marantzidis
Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister of Greece and former leader of PASOK
Moderation: Giorgos Skabardonis, writer
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/25-9-2016-thessaloniki-poio-mellon-gia-tin-ellada-oi-proypotheseis-mias-ethnikis-stratigikis.html
October 15, 2016. Kastoria: “What future for Greece? In search of a sustainable economy.”
Speakers included:
Prof. Athanasios Tsaftaris, former Minister of Agriculture
Prof. Nikolaos Panagiotou
Panagiotis Kostoulas, lawyer
Evangelos Venizelos
Moderation: Kosmas Varsamis, dentist
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/15-10-2016-kastoria-poio-mellon-gia-tin-ellada-oi-antoxes-kai-oi-dynatotites-tis-pragmatikis-oikonomias.html
October 21, 2016. Kalamata: “European and international new challenges”
Speakers included:
Roula Georgakopoulou, journalist & writer
Prof. Panagiotis Ioakeimidis
Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy PM of Greece and former leader of PASOK
Moderation: Dionisis Alevras, lawyer
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/21-10-2016-kalamata-poio-mellon-gia-tin-ellada-nees-evropaikes-kai-diethneis-prokliseis.html
October 31, 2016, Larisa: "What future for Greece? Institutional deflection and economic stalemate. The political conditions of the national recovery "
Speakers included:
Thanasis Vakalis, president of the THESgala cooperative
Christos Chomenidis, author
Evangelos Venizelos
Moderation: Andreas Yiourmetakis, journalist
* More info: https://ekyklos.gr/31-10-2016-larisa-poio-mellon-gia-tin-ellada-thesmiki-ektropi-kai-oikonomiko-adieksodo-oi-proypotheseis-tis-ethnikis-anakampsis.html
November 14, 2016. Sparti: "What future for Greece? Can the fourth memorandum be avoided? "
Speakers included:
Lefteris Kousoulis, political scientist
Yannis Koutsomitis, columnist / analyst
Evangelos Venizelos
Moderation: Panagiotis Komninos, President of Sparta Bar Association
More info: https://ekyklos.gr/14-11-2016-sparti-poio-mellon-gia-tin-ellada-borei-na-apofefxthei-to-tetarto-mnimonio.html
November 19, 2016. Kavala: “What future for Greece? Education and culture as elements of national identity and as levers of development”
Speakers included:
Lina Mendoni, archaeologist - National Research Foundation, Ministry of Culture
Michalis Chrysomalis, Professor at the Democritus University of Thrace
Manos Epitropakis, musician
Kosmas Harpandidis, author
Evangelos Venizelos
Moderation: Kostis Simitsis, former mayor of Kavala
The event is opened by former MP Dimitris Papoutsis
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/19-11-2016-kavala-poio-mellon-gia-tin-ellada-i-paideia-kai-o-politismos-os-stoixeia-ethnikis-taftotitas-kai-os-moxloi-anaptyksis.html
November 22, 2016. “Education and Development”
KYKLOS IDEON in coordination with Diktio
Location: Royal Olympic Hotel (open event)
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/22-11-2016-athina-koini-ekdilosi-diktyou-kai-kyklou-ideon-paideia-kai-anaptyksi.html
November 26, 2016. Agrinio: "What future for Greece? The Role of the Primary Sector "
Speakers included:
Alekos Kritikos, former secretary general of the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Development
Xenophon Broutzakis, author
Evangelos Venizelos
Moderation: Christos Κostakopoulos
Welcoming remarks by: the President of the Agricultural Cooperative "Agrinion Association", Thomas Koutsoupias and the President of the Association of Rural Cooperatives of Mesologgi-Nafpaktia, Panagiotis Zografos
*More info: https://ekyklos.gr/26-11-2016-agrinio-poio-mellon-gia-tin-ellada-o-rolos-tou-protogeni-tomea.html
November 30, 2016. "New Challenges for Greek Foreign and Security Policy"
Location: Athens, King George Hotel (open event)
Speakers included:
Dimitris Keridis, Professor of International Relations at Panteion University
Evanthis Chatzivasiliou, Professor at the Department of History and Archeology at the University of Athens
Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, former Minister of National Defense
Moderation: Christos Michaelides, journalist
* More info: https://ekyklos.gr/30-11-2016-athina-i-ellada-ston-kosmo-nees-prokliseis-gia-tin-elliniki-eksoteriki-politiki-kai-politiki-asfaleias.html
KYKLOS IDEON' work on «Ellada Meta» is continued