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Guest lectures by A.Pieblags

Guest lectures by A.Pieblags

European Studies Master Programme of the University of Latvia in close cooperation with the University of Latvia Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence and the Centre for European and Transition Studies, as well as with support of the Latvian European Community Studies Association offers the series of guest lectures at the University of Latvia by Mr. Andris Piebalgs, Adviser of the President of the Republic of Latvia on European and Economic Affairs, former Commissioner from Latvia to the European Commission.

The lectures covers topics about European Union's (EU) energy policy (March 6, 2015), EU development cooperation (March 20, 2015) and EU budget policy (May 27, 2015) and are based on Mr. Andris Piebalgs` extensive experience obtained during 10 years of work for the European Commission in capacity of the Commissioner for Energy (2004-2009), the Commissioner for Development (2010-2014) and the Commissioner for Financial Programming and Budget (7.-11.2014). The guest lectures are held at the University of Latvia, Small Hall (Raiņa Boulevard19) from 18:15 to 21:30. Taking into account an increasing share of foreign students and researchers at the University of Latvia through ERASMUS and other academic exchange programs the guest lectures will be provided in English.

Students who participate throughout the whole series of the guest lectures will receive a Certificate of Participation issued by University of Latvia. Students can also obtain 2 ECTS points upon full participation and successful completion of the assignments during series of guest lectures. In order to receive 2 ECTS please fill in the form below and upload your home works. Your home works will be reviewed by professors of the European Studies Master Programme of the University of Latvia.

Next and last lecture in this series will take place on May 27, when Mr.A.Piebalgs will talk about EU Budget Polic. The registration for the final lecture is already open:

You can find videos of the previous guest-lectures in this series by Mr. Andris Piebalgs, online at University of Latvia YouTube channel:

Videos of the 3rd guest lecture "EU Budget Policy" by Mr. Andris Piebalgs on March 27, 2015:Videos of the 2nd guest lecture "EU Development Cooperation Policy" by Mr. Andris Piebalgs on March 20, 2015:Videos of the 1st guest lecture "EU Energy Policy" by Mr. Andris Piebalgs on March 6, 2015: