(March 22, 2017) Reflecting and discussing on the way and on the prospects of European integration 60 years after the Treaties of Rome. A reflection and debate that also involve Georgia, whose identity is rooted in European culture and that looks at Europe as a democracy and growth catalyzer. In order to celebrate the past, analyze the present and plan the future, the Italian Embassy in Tbilisi organized the event "EU60. Past, present and future of the European Union ", with the Office of the Georgian State Minister for Euro-Atlantic and European integration, the EU Delegation in Tbilisi and Tbilisi State University Institute of European Studies. The date is Friday, March 24 at 10 the Information Center of the EU and NATO (2/1 Sh. Dadiani St.). In the program, the opening of the exhibition "Ever closer union" that traces - through images, texts and documents - the milestones and achievements reached by the European Union. Follows a debate in two separate sessions: the first focused on the future of the Union, the second on the DCFTA (Deep and comprehensive free trade area) EU-Georgia. In the end, the delivery of master diplomas to students of the Institute of European Studies of TSU. "Young people: the future of Europe." "The two crucial areas for the future are: a common European defense and completion of the Economic Union - noted Ambassador Antonio Bartoli -. On the eve of the summit in Rome, in Tbilisi we will discuss this with politicians and government, representatives of the diplomatic corps, analysts and experts. Obtained Association Agreement and DCFTA and now the visa liberalization for Georgia the challenge continues, and indeed becomes more pressing: to develop and implement reforms. To further enhance the effectiveness of the institutions and life of citizens, continuing to operate convincingly in the bosom of the family and of European values ". (Red)

ABOUT / DIFFERENTIATED INTEGRATION

"Economic Growth and employment, security and migration: these are the main areas where European citizens are waiting for answers - stressed Bartoli -. Italy, a founding country, feels the responsibility to propose solutions. Our position is differentiated integration: those who want to advance in certain sectors should be free to do so. As it has happened in the past with the euro or Schengen".