{"id":13549,"date":"2026-04-23T15:03:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poulantzas.gr\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=13549"},"modified":"2026-05-06T15:46:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:46:36","slug":"conference-what-should-a-progressive-constitution-consist-of","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/poulantzas.gr\/en\/event\/conference-what-should-a-progressive-constitution-consist-of\/","title":{"rendered":"CONFERENCE: \u201cWhat Should a Progressive Constitution Consist Of?\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 | 5:00\u20139:00 p.m. | D.I. Pournaras Library, 2nd Floor, Journalists\u2019 Union of Athens Daily Newspapers (ESIEA), 20 Akadimias St.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Nikos Poulantzas Institute and the ENA Institute are co-organising a conference entitled \u201cWhat Could Be the Substance of a Progressive Constitution?\u201d<\/em> \u2014 an initiative that seeks to place at the centre of public debate the broader discussion on constitutional revision and the challenges facing Greek democracy today.<\/p>\n

The event takes place at a moment when the widespread erosion of institutions and democratic norms has already assumed the character of a profound constitutional and political challenge. The institutional reconstruction of the Greek state \u2014 including constitutional revision where necessary \u2014 is emerging as a major political priority. With the participation of academics, legal scholars and researchers, the conference aims to highlight the key issues that should shape a modern progressive constitutional, and more broadly institutional, framework.<\/p>\n

Detailed Programme<\/h2>\n

Panel 1: Protecting Public Goods \u2013 The Commons Economy \u2013 Inequalities<\/h3>\n

5:00\u20136:15 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chair:<\/strong> Nikos Papadimitriou<\/p>\n

The first panel focuses on one of the most pressing issues of our time: the degradation of public goods \u2014 healthcare, education, public space, the environment, housing and drinking water \u2014 and their gradual transformation into objects of private profit-making, exacerbating social inequalities. Participants will address the following central question: what institutional, legislative or even constitutional measures could halt this trend?<\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Georgia Kaplanoglou<\/li>\n
  • Dora Kotsaka<\/li>\n
  • Alexandros Sarivalasis<\/li>\n
  • Christoforos Skamnakis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    \n

    Panel 2: Rule of Law, Democracy and Rights<\/h3>\n

    6:20\u20137:45 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Chair:<\/strong> Dora Anagnostopoulou<\/p>\n

    The second panel opens the discussion on the major issues concerning the protection and strengthening of democracy and the rule of law. At the heart of the debate lies the question: which issues require strong institutional intervention, whether through legislation or through constitutional revision?<\/p>\n

    Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Giannis Drosos<\/li>\n
    • Ifigeneia Kamtsidou<\/li>\n
    • Christos Rammos<\/li>\n
    • Giorgos Sotirelis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n

      Panel 3: The Challenges of Our Time<\/h3>\n

      8:00\u20139:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Chair:<\/strong> Giannis Albanis<\/p>\n

      The third and final panel turns to the defining challenges of our era: digital transformation and climate change. The central question concerns the institutional responses required in the face of the disruptions brought about by digitalisation and the climate crisis \u2014 issues that are increasingly emerging as critical fields of constitutional regulation.<\/p>\n

      Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Nikos Erinakis<\/li>\n
      • Giorgos Mpallias<\/li>\n
      • Lina Papadopoulou<\/li>\n
      • Vasiliki Christou<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        \n

        This joint initiative reflects the shared commitment of both institutes to the deepening of democracy and the development of a comprehensive progressive approach to constitutional issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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