Kajsa Ollongren
EU Special Representative for Human Rights
EU Special Representative for Human Rights
She was appointed EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Human Rights in June 2025. Previously, she was Minister of Defence, Minister of the Interior, and Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Currently she also is YES-Ukraine Board member, MSC Advisory Board member, Associate Fellow at Chatham House and non-executive Board member of the Post Code Lottery.
Kajsa Ollongren on the Schedule 2025
All times in CESTSunday, 24. August
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Ukraine’s Civil Society: Driving Resilience and Recovery
Ukraine’s civil society has been a cornerstone of resilience throughout the war – mobilising support, defending democratic values, and filling critical gaps. As the country transitions from resistance to recovery, civic actors play a vital role in ensuring that reconstruction is inclusive, transparent, and responsive to local needs. Join a cross-sectoral dialogue with Ukrainian civic leaders, officials, and European partners to explore how recovery efforts can build on the same resilience that has defined Ukraine’s civil society during the war. Together, we will explore why civic engagement is not only a democratic ideal, but also a strategic necessity for sustainable reconstruction based on European values. //INFO: This session is being translated and transcribed live using the Wordly app.
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Ukraine’s Civil Society: Driving Resilience and Recovery
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Regaining Trust: Competent Democracy vs. Autocratisation
As trust erodes and authoritarian trends rise, democracy must prove its competence. Examine how good governance, collective interest, and institutional renewal can strengthen resilience – and turn democratic competence into a winning strategy.//INFO: This session is being translated and transcribed live using the Wordly app.
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Regaining Trust: Competent Democracy vs. Autocratisation
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