EU Enlargement of 2004 and Beyond

Welcome

Thursday, April 20

Venue: University of Latvia, Raiņa 19, Mazā aula

09.00 – 10.00 Registration and Coffee

10.00 – 12.00 Opening of the Conference

Chair: Mrs Tatyana Muravska Jean Monnet Professor, University of Latvia

Welcoming Addresses

Professor Ivars Lacis Rector of the University of Latvia
Mrs Ingrida Udre Speaker of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia

Keynote speeches

Mr Guntars Krasts Member of the European Parliament		New Member States of the EU: Political and Economic Issues

Mr Clive Archer Professor, Manchester Metropolitan University		Beyond EU Enlargement: Responding to Challenges
*Discussion*

12.00 – 14.00 Lunch and a short tour around the university

14.00 – 16.00 Plenary Session I

Chairs: Mr Juris Krumins *Mr Rutger Lindahl*		Vice Rector, Professor, University of Latvia Professor, Göteborg University

*Mrs* Daina Bara Associate Professor University of Latvia		Latvia within European Union – a New Challenge for Political Parties

*Mr Lassi Heininen* Associate Professor, Lapland University President, Northern Research Forum		A New Approach of Security in the North Europe
*Mrs Zaneta Ozolina* Professor, University of Latvia		European Neighbourhood Policy: Challenges Ahead

*Mrs Anneli Albi* University of Kent		The European Constitution in the Enlarged Union: Prospects for Ratification

*Mr Andreas Knaul* Associate Professor, Riga Graduate School of Law		Common Market of the Enlarged EU

*Mr Jens Lowitzsch* Mr Stefan Hanisch Free University Berlin		Financial Participation for a New Europe
*Discussion*

16.00 - 16.20 Coffee

16.20 - 18.00 Plenary II

Chairs: *Mrs* Roswitha King *Mr Alf Vanags*		Senior Researcher, University of Latvia Director, Baltic International Centre for Economic Policy Studies

*Mr Eugene Eteris* Professor, Riga Stradins University		EU Enlargement and Labour Market: from Words to Needs

*Mr Mihails Hazans* Associate Professor, University of Latvia		Outflow of the Latvian Labour Force: Structure and Consequences. Analysis of the Early Evidence

*Mr Hanns-D Jacobsen* Professor, Studienforum Berlin		The Fuzziness of the EU’s Neighbourhood Policy

*Mr Alessandro Lattarulo* Professor, University of Bari		The Dimensions of the European Union

19.00 Welcome Reception at the invitation of the Rector of the University of Latvia

Friday, April 21

09.00 – 10.00 Registration
Venue: University of Latvia, Raiņa 19, Mazā aula

10.00 - 11.00 Keynote speeches

Chairs: *Mr Indrikis Muiznieks* *Mr Clive Archer*		Vice Rector, Professor, University of Latvia Professor, Manchester Metropolitan University

HE Wernfried Koffler Ambassador of Austria		Austrian Presidency: the Main Issues

*Mrs Inese Vaidere* Professor, University of Latvia Member of the European Parliament		Rethinking the EU Enlargement Strategy. Challenges and Absorption Capacity

11.00 – 11.15 Coffee

11.15 – 12.30 Plenary III

Chairs: *Mrs Biruta Sloka* *Mrs* Daina Bara		Professor, University of Latvia Associate Professor, University of Latvia

Mr Indrikis Muiznieks Vice Rector, Professor, University of Latvia		Development of Higher Education and Research in Latvia

*Mr Kestutis Krisciunas* Professor, European Institute Kaunas		Towards Lithuania of Knowledge: Challenges and Realities of Higher Education Sector

Mr Wojciech Jerzy Zakrzewski Professor, Durham University Chair of the European Commission Evaluation Committee on Marie Curie Actions		European Commission and Some Aspects of its Funding of Research

12.30 -13.30 Lunch

13.30- 15.00 Parallel Sessions

Session I (Mazā aula)

Chairs: Mr Wolfgang Voegeli Professor, University of Hamburg
Mr Friedrich Lehmann Professor, University of Applied Science, Bremen

*Mrs Natalia Spitsa* *Mr Alex Borman* Free University Berlin		Specific Features of Insolvency Law in Eastern European Transition Countries

*Mrs Anita Kovalevska* University of Latvia		Ratification of the Treaty Establishing a Constitution for Europe and the Right to Good Administration

*Mrs* Diana Apse University of Latvia		Dissenting Opinion as Creators of Legal Idea in the Period of Legal System Collapse

*Mrs Jurgita Kersyte* Institute of Europe Kaunas		The Primary Legal Entity Establishment in the European Community

Session II (6 auditorium)

Chairs: *Mrs Roswitha King* *Mr Ullrich Laaser*		Senior Researcher, University of Latvia Professor University of Hamburg

*Mr Jeroen Dubois* *Mrs Julija Sproge* College of Europe		Free Movement of Workers in the Second Phase of the Transitional Arrangements: the Case of Belgium

*Mr Artjom Ivlev* Université de la Méditerranée d’Aix-Marseille II		Migration and Foreign Direct Investment in Globalization Context: the Case of a Small and Open Economy

*Mr Paolo Ruspini* University of Warwick		Forms and Features of the Post Enlargement Migration Space

*Mrs Katarzyna Czaplicka* Warsaw University		New Donors in EU Development Policy: Polish Example

*Mrs Irina Mozajeva* University of Latvia		Health Inequalities in Latvia before and after EU Accession

15.00-15.15 Coffee

15.15-16.30 Parallel Sessions

Session III (Mazā aula)

Chairs: *Mrs Biruta Sloka* *Mr Dr Jens Lowitzsch*		Professor, University of Latvia Project Director, Free University, Berlin

*Mrs Crina Pungulescu* Tilburg University		Can Financial Market Integration Solve the Home Bias Puzzle?

*Mrs Agnese Barstad* University of Bergen		The Common European Market? Perceptions and Challenges
*Mrs Zane Medne* University of Latvia		Foreign Direct Investments and Economic Growth in New EU Member States

Session IV (6 auditorium)

Chair: Mr Morten Hansen		Stockholm School of Economics in Riga

*Mr Tengiz Lomitashvili* Tbilisi State University		Lisbon Strategy and the Progress of Employment

*Mr Janis Grasis* Docent, Banking Institution of Higher Education Riga		An Enlarged Europe: Need for Direct Tax Harmonisation

*Mrs Rasa Dr. Daugeliene* Institute of Europe Kaunas		Towards Knowledge-Based Economy: Modelling Knowledge Expression Assessment

16.45 - 19.00 Excursion to Jūrmala (departure from University of Latvia Raiņa 19)

19.00 Dinner at LIDO, Krasta street, 76

Saturday 22, April
Venue: University of Latvia, Raiņa 19

10.00 - 12.00 Parallel Sessions

Session V (13 auditorium)

Chair: Mr Par Hallstrom		Professor, University of Umea

*Mr Tiago Marques* University of Tallinn		Constructing Supranational Security Interests in a Wider Europe

*Mr Ullrich Laaser* Professor, University of Hamburg		Turkish Immigrants in Germany – Present Problems and Prospects?

*Mr Leonas Zitkus* Institute of Europe Kaunas		Understanding of Contemporary Economical Boundaries of Europe

*Mrs Inga Ulnicane* University of Latvia		Building Innovation Capacities in New Europe

*Mrs Iveta Reinholde* University of Latvia		Is there Possible Unifies Public Administration in the EU?

*Mrs Zivele Pauzaite* Kaunas University of Technology		Jean Monnet Action: The Enhancement of Knowledge on European Issues

*Mr Sergiu Baltatescu* University of Oradea		Life Satisfaction of the New EU Members: Recent Trends and Future Prospects

Session VI (6 auditorium)

Chair: *Mr Andreas Knaul*		Associate Professor, Riga Graduate School of Law

*Mr Peter Van Elsuwege* Ghent University		The Impact of EU Enlargement on the Triangular Relationship between the EU, Russia and the Baltic States


*Mr Plament Petrov* Sofia University		The Cases of Turkey and Ukraine and the New Frontiers of the European Geopolitical Space

*Mrs Gizem Onay* Aalborg University		Negotiation Process between Turkey and the EU and its Consequences

*Mrs Alina Timoasca* Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies		Global, European and National Challenges in the Enlarged EU

*Mrs Birute Daraskeviciute* *Mrs Rasa Glinskiene* Kaunas University of Technology		Expansion Possibilities of Small and Average Business in the Context of Eurointegration

*Mrs Liga Sondore* University of Latvia		The Legal Framework of Access to EU Official Information

12.00 – 12.15 Coffee

12.15 – 12.45 Reflections and Final Remarks by Conference Sessions
Mazā aula

12.45 - 13.00 Closing of the Conference
Mazā aula

13.00 – 14.00 Lunch