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Lecture by Yves Leterme ‘Challenges to democracy in the 21st century’ in celebration of 1 year BelConLawBlog

Invitation to Yves Leterme's lecture on challenges to democracy in the 21st century, 12 October 2015 at Ghent University, marking one year of BelConLawBlog.

The plenary hall of the Chamber of Representatives with its green benches
The plenary hall of the Chamber of Representatives with its green benches. Photo: Davidh820, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.

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To mark its first anniversary, BelConLawBlog invites readers to a guest lecture by Yves Leterme, Secretary-General of International IDEA, on 'Challenges to democracy in the 21st century'. The event takes place on 12 October 2015 at 7 p.m. in Het Pand, Ghent, with an introduction by Prof. Johan Vande Lanotte and a reception; registration is required.

In celebration of 1 year BelConLawBlog, we have the pleasure of inviting you to the guest lecture ‘Challenges to democracy in the 21st century’ by Yves Leterme, Secretary-General of IDEA (International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance). The event will take place on Monday 12 October 2015 at 7 p.m. in ‘Het Pand – Room Rector Vermeylen’ (Onderbergen 1, 9000 Gent), followed by a reception with networking opportunity.

Space is limited, so please RSVP here.

Programme

• Welcome by Prof. dr. Michel Tison, Dean of the Law Faculty

• Overview ‘1 year Belgian Constitutional Law Blog’ by drs. Jurgen Goossens and Pieter Cannoot, founding editors BelConLawBlog

• Introduction to the guest lecture by Prof. dr. Johan Vande Lanotte, professor of constitutional law

• Guest lecture ‘Challenges to democracy in the 21st century’ by Yves Leterme

• Reception – networking opportunity