Democracy versus Bureaucracy: European Institutions in Action
Far beyond treaty theory, the functioning of the European Union is shaped by the constant interplay between its main institutions
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
This open lecture offers a privileged analysis of the architecture of power in Brussels, exploring how democratic legitimacy and technical efficiency intersect in the decision-making processes that shape the continent.
The session will be led by Margarida Marques, former Secretary of State for European Affairs and former Member of the European Parliament, whose distinguished career within European institutions provides a holistic and in-depth view of the system. With cross-cutting experience spanning the European Commission, the Council of Ministers (General Affairs Council – GAC), and the European Parliament, the speaker will share a critical and practical perspective on the real mechanisms of power in Europe.
Programme
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13:30 | Opening and Introduction
- Welcome remarks and contextualisation of the theme by Prof. Jorge Botelho Moniz.
- Biographical introduction of the guest speaker.
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13:40 | Open Lecture: Democracy versus Bureaucracy: The European Institutions in Action
- Presentation by Margarida Marques (former Secretary of State and former Member of the European Parliament).
- Analysis of the dynamics between the European Commission, the Council (GAC), and the European Parliament.
- The decision-making process: from treaty theory to political practice in Brussels.
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14:40 | Q&A Session
- Open discussion with CPRI students.
- Moderation by Jorge Botelho Moniz.
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15:10 – 15:15 | Closing Remarks and Conclusions
- Final summary and acknowledgements.
