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PRESS RELEASE

Brussels, 26/03/2013

The office of MEP Adrian Severin is empowered to declare the following:

On the 10th of April 2013, Member of the European ParliamentAdrian Severin will

launch 'The Causes of Euro-Scepticism, a topic framework within which he will be

hosting a number of events. The firstis a hearing that will try to answer the question

'Is there a German debt towards Romania?'and will take place on the premises of

the European Parliament in Brussels, room PHS 07C050,from 13:00 to 15:00.

The European Union progress towards deeper political integration faces the criticism

and resistance of Euro-scepticism. While rejected by the European federalists, that

Euro-scepticism nevertheless has its explanations, which should not be ignored.

Among the Euro-sceptic arguments one could find: EUs democratic deficit or the

alleged impossibility of building a trans-national democracy, discrimination against

certain member states or their citizens, hegemonic temptations of the main Europeannational protagonists, oligarchic character of the Euro-bureaucracy, lack of a true

trans-national solidarity, unfairness of the most developed European nations towards

the less developed ones, distrust induced by unsettled historic debts etc. Such

arguments are worrying for the future of the European Project.

Hence, we are offering a platform for presenting and debating such issues. This is not

intended to promote Euro-scepticism, but rather to place the plea for more Europe

and for a political Europe within a better-informed and more realistic context.

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In this first conference, the guest speakers will present their findings and opinions on

Germanys attitude towards Romania, with special regard to the financial debt

Germany might have towards Romania. Is this a valid cause of Euro-scepticism?

This chain of conferences does not express MEP Adrian Severin's Euro-

scepticorientation, nor does it imply that he necessarily shares the views of the guest

speakers; its sole purpose is to assess the reasons of Euro-scepticism and to address

them in a rational andeffectiveway.

The hearing 'Is there a German debt towards Romania?'will be open to the press

and public.

For accredited access within the European Parliament premises, please contact

the office of Adrian Severin at: adrian.severin-office@europarl.europa.eu

Office of Adrian Severin MEP