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European Debate Initiative

The European Debate Initiative organises debates with guest speakers about European affairs. EDI had been awarded the European Citizen’s Prize 2021.

The European Debate Initiative (EDI) was founded in 2018 and is a non-profit organisation that organises debates about european and global affairs. EDI focuses its discussions on topics that we consider important; this includes migration, human rights, the rule of law, the struggle for democracy and other issues relating to current affairs. Politicians, experts, activists and diplomats are invited

to share their experience, and students have the opportunity to engage in conversation with experts - to learn, to be inspired and to think of concrete solutions for complex issues in Europe and the world.

06/05/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that tomorrow, Wednesday 7 May at 17:00, we are co-hosting the launch event of “Kontinent”, a magazine published by European Horizons at the University of Copenhagen.

This edition, titled “Choices in Europe,” explores the many kinds of decisions shaping European politics, culture, and society - from the ballot box to the everyday lives of young people and citizens across the continent.

We’re proud to support this inspiring project and celebrate the hard work of passionate student writers and volunteers.

If you’re around - Join us at Regensen, Copenhagen at 17:00, everyone is warmly welcome!

28/02/2025

🌎MEET TWO FORMER TOP DIPLOMATS
🗓️ Friday, 14 March, University of Copenhagen
🧑‍💻Register via link in comments

Start your Friday with coffee and croissants and get inspired by the stories of two former top diplomats!

Denmark appointed its first female ambassador, Bodil Begtrup, in 1949. She was one of the architects behind the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. While diplomacy was traditionally a male-dominated field in the early years of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, by 2020, women made up 55% of the ministry’s staff and 33% of its leadership positions.

What does it mean to be a woman in a field historically dominated by men? How have the world—and diplomacy—changed over the past decades? How can we ensure that more women enter the field of diplomacy? What new diplomatic challenges does the evolving global order bring?

To explore these questions, in honor of International Women’s Day, we have invited two former ambassadors, Lone Dencker Wisborg and Mette Thygesen, for a conversation about their remarkable careers and a discussion on their perspectives on the future of diplomacy.

Lone Dencker Wisborg has had a long career as a diplomat and currently advises companies on geopolitical challenges. Most recently, she served as Denmark’s ambassador to NATO and was previously ambassador to the United States during the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Additionally, she has been Director of Resources and Organizational Development at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and served as ambassador to Spain, based in Madrid.

Mette Thygesen is the International Director at the Danish Institute for Human Rights. As a former diplomat, her most recent role was Head of Humanitarian Efforts, Civil Society, and Engagement at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She has served as Special Envoy to the Sahel, ambassador to Ethiopia, and was involved in the 2021 evacuation from Afghanistan. She has also worked on democracy and human rights and is one of the driving forces behind Denmark’s Tech for Democracy initiative.

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European Debate Initiative

The European Debate Initiative organises debates on European affairs and current topics. Speakers from various backgrounds are invited to share their experiences and ideas on Europe. Students have the opportunity to debate with experts from various professional fields such as politicians and representatives of European organisations.

The initiative aims at engaging students to think of concrete solutions on European matters. Considering contemporary pressures and critiques that the European Union is facing, we wish to create an informal student think tank. By getting together, we want to discuss concrete and realistic proposals that can improve Europe.

Come join us and make an impact!