The Left Group : The politics of national democracy in the current global context

2026-02-05T12:00:00+00:00

2026-02-05T16:00:00+00:00

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The Left in the European Parliament https://left.eu/European Parliament, Brussels - Room SPINELLI 1G2Brussels Belgium THE LEFT GROUP EVENTThe Politics of National Democracy in the Current Global ContextDateThursday, 05 February 2026Time13:00 – 17:00LocationEuropean Parliament, BrusselsRoom SPINELLI 1G2About this eventIn this event, we address the current international situation, characterised by a decisive turn away from democracy, international law, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts. We confront a reality where military might is increasingly seen as the main determinant of international relations, and economic coercion is routinely used to achieve political objectives.We are bringing together voices to analyse this dangerous trajectory and to affirm the vital role of progressive movements for national democracy, liberation, and self-determination. Our aim is to strengthen the collective demand for a people-centred world—one that refuses to place the geo-strategic interests of powerful countries above the rights and security of the world's peoples.Programme15:00Panel – Political Parties LeadersParticipants:Diana Riba, Member of the European Parliament – Greens/EFAAna Miranda, Member of the European Parliament – Greens/EFAPanellists:Mary Lou McDonald of Sinn FéinOriol Junqueras of Esquerra Republicana de CatalunyaArnaldo Otegi of EH Bildu16:00Q&AQuestions and answers with the audienceHosted by+Pernando BARRENA ARZA Spain  MEP Member of the European Parliament The Left Eh Bildu Pernando BARRENA ARZAMember of the European ParliamentCommitteesLIBE AFETDelegationsDPAP DLAT D-MX D-UK×+Kathleen FUNCHION Ireland  MEP Member of the European Parliament The Left Sinn Féin Kathleen FUNCHIONMember of the European ParliamentCommitteesREGI EMPL FEMMDelegationsD-UK D-US×+Luke Ming FLANAGAN Ireland  MEP Member of the European Parliament The LeftIndependent Luke Ming FLANAGANMember of the European ParliamentCommitteesAGRI IMCO PECHDelegationsD-UK×Speakers+Diana RIBA I GINER Spain  MEP Member of the European ParliamentGroup First Vice-Chair / Bureau Greens/EFA ERC Diana RIBA I GINERGroup First Vice-Chair / Member of the BureauCommittees V-CHAIR CULT  AFET LIBEDelegations CHAIR DCAM  D-MX D-US DLAT×+Ana MIRANDA PAZ Spain  MEP Member of the European Parliament Greens/EFA BNG Ana MIRANDA PAZMember of the European ParliamentCommitteesDEVE PECH PETI REGIDelegations V-CHAIR DLAT  DPAL DAND×+Mary Lou MCDONALDPresidentSinn FéinMary Lou MCDONALDPresident of Sinn FéinLeading voice for Irish unity, social equality, and progressive politics in Ireland.Former Member of the European Parliament (2004-2009).×+Oriol JUNQUERASPresidentEsquerra Republicana de Catalunya Oriol JUNQUERASPresident of Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC)Advocate for Catalan independence and self-determination.Former Vice President of Catalonia and Member of the European Parliament.×+Arnaldo OTEGIGeneral CoordinatorEH BilduArnaldo OTEGIGeneral Coordinator of EH BilduKey figure in Basque politics and the left-wing independence coalition.Advocate for the right to self-determination and the peace process.×Important – This event is by invitation, and only registered participants will be admitted. Due to capacity constraints, all attendees must register, including those already holding a European Parliament access badge.

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