Roundtable discussion. What remains of Locarno? A (critical) review after one hundred years.

ORGANIZER: Friedrich-Ebert-Gedenkstätte in cooperation with the City of Locarno

Locarno City Hall, Palazzo Marcacci, Piazza Grande 18, 6600 Locarno.

Friday, October 10, 2:30 p.m.

Free admission.

Suitable for adults with knowledge of German.

• Friedrich Ebert Foundation website

After an intensive conference (here is the link to the conference), we will draw conclusions in a public panel discussion at the Marcacci Palace on Friday, October 10 at 2:30 pm.

Under the title "What Remains of Locarno?" we will discuss with three experts the legacy of the historic 1925 agreements and their relevance to international politics today.

We will take up the significance for the history of international law and peace-making, but we will also analyze whether lessons can really be learned from Locarno for modern-day politics and diplomacy. The question of force and the crisis of multilateral agreements in times of a new rising authoritarianism completes the discussion.

Participants in the discussion are:

• Jörg De Bernardi, head of policy planning at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs

• Vanessa Conze

• Dirk Schumann

• Moderation: Joana Duyster Borredà / Bernd Braun

The language of the panel discussion is German, but it will be possible to ask questions in Italian and English.

We look forward to welcoming you and to a stimulating discussion, one hundred years later and right in Locarno.