Following the Kristiansand European Conference on Democracy and Human Rights, we invite ambassadors and international partners to an informal breakfast meeting at Teateret.

The meeting will look ahead to the further development of the conference and Kristiansand’s ambition to strengthen its role as a European meeting place for democratic dialogue and cooperation. A key perspective will be the city’s work and ambitions as a pilot municipality for democratic development in cooperation with the Council of Europe.

Short remarks will be given by the City of Kristiansand, representatives from the Council of Europe, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the leadership of Demokratiuka, followed by an open exchange of perspectives.

Welcome by Mayor Mathias Bernander

Speakers

• Eskild Stenhaug, Chair of the Board, Demokratiuka
• Bjørn Berge, Deputy Secretary General, Council of Europe
• Matjaž Gruden, Director for Democracy, Council of Europe
• Herborg Fiskaa Alvsåker, Head of Section for Human Rights and Democracy, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Coffee and light refreshments will be served.