MALTA AND THE EU PRESIDENCY – INSTITUTE FOR EUROPEAN STUDIES In preparation for the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2017, the Institute for European Studies is organising a series of seminars during the first semester covering the principal dynamics of the Presidency. The seminar series will be launched on 31st October by the Parliamentary Secretary within the Ministry for European Affairs and the Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto, the Hon. Dr. Ian Borg. Seminar Schedule: Date: Time: Venue: Guest Speaker: Topic: 31st October 2014 2-4pm Lecture Theatre 2 The Hon. Dr. Ian Borg The Obligations and Opportunities of the 2017 Presidency Date: Time: Venue: Guest Speaker: Topic: 3rd November 2014 2-3pm Maths and Physics Room 401 Dr. Peter Agius The Presidency, Roles and Resources Date: Time: Venue: Guest Speaker: Topic: 11th November 2014 1-3pm Engineering Lecture Theatre Dr. Peter Agius The Dynamics within the Council and the Role of the Presidency Date: Time: Venue: Guest Speaker: Topic: 4th December 2014 2-4pm Gateway Hall E Dr. Peter Agius The Presidency’s Role in Negotiating between Council and Parliament Look out for further announcements on activities in this series online: Website: www.um.edu.mt/europeanstudies Facebook: www.facebook.com/ instituteforeuropeanstudiesmalta