Events
Eamon Gilmore, EU Special Rep on Human Rights: September 29th Breakfast Briefing.
Date: 29/09/2021
8am, Wednesday 29th September 2021.
ACESA hosted Eamon Gilmore, EU Special Representative for Human Rights.
Liberal Democracy: Why it’s under threat and why Public Sector leaders should care
“For democracy to work, there is an equal system that needs to function. Freedom of the media, freedom of expression, freedom of ideas, trade unions, a business system, civil society.”
Eamon underscored the rise of illiberal democracy around the world and the need for strong democratic institutions. He mentioned his own work as EU Special Representative, meeting with governments and raising human rights concerns. He highlighted the importance of public institutions and organisations in the deliberative process.
Eamon also mentioned the fragility of democracy and the need for freedom of the media, freedom of expression and freedom of ideas. He emphasised civil society in particular for its role in keeping democracy alive. Members were interested in Eamon’s work and keen to hear more about future challenges, climate change, technological advances and the need for regulation.
Read Eamon’s biography here: Eamon Gilmore