Founded in Dublin in 1988, our German-Irish Lawyers and Business Association (GILBA) is since then serving as a dynamic forum for fostering legal and business relations between Ireland and Germany.
In the turbulent 2020s in which the world currently finds itself, Europe is also faced with the question of what course it wants to take in the future. One of the major guidelines is how democratic participation can be strengthened and how the basis of life and resources can be protected and preserved.
Ireland and Germany are both pioneers when it comes to renewable energies, climate and environmental protection. At the same time, court rulings in both countries call for more efforts in this area. Our conference deals with these decisions, explains the consequences and highlights the legal and factual difficulties that exist in the context of environmental protection.
However, this topic is also linked to the issue of equality. Particularly in working life, there are still differences in pay between men and women. At the same time, it would be short-sighted to reduce questions of equality to pay, but other aspects, such as childcare options, are also part of the question of how equal opportunities can be made possible. It is precisely these aspects that we want to explore at our conference.
Still, both issues can only be resolved if they are also accepted in society. In our last topic area, we will therefore bring them together and talk about the Irish Citizens’ Assembly and the German Bürgerrat. The Irish Citizens’ Assembly has just dealt with the points mentioned above.
We are investigating whether and how these citizens’ committees can support legislation and ensure broader acceptance of measures among the population.
We are looking forward to your participation and to fruitful dialogues, networking and ‘the craic’ in the charming setting of Kilkenny.
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