Teresa Ribeiro
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Vienna
Biography
Teresa Ribeiro, of Portugal, is the fifth Representative on Freedom of the Media. She has vast political, diplomatic, human rights and media experience. Prior to this position, she was Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, while serving as President of the National Commission for Human Rights.
She was also Secretary of State for European Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal and Deputy Secretary General at the Union for the Mediterranean, positions that gave her extensive experience in dealing with the EU institutions and Member States, as well as with its close neighbourhood. Throughout her career, Teresa Ribeiro has held different positions in media, both in Portugal and in multilateral organizations, such as President of the Institute of the Media of Portugal, Chairperson of the Steering Committee on Mass Media of the Council of Europe, as well as co-founder and first elected President of the Executive Board of Obercom - Media Observatory.
She holds a degree in Philosophy from the University of Lisbon.Teresa Ribeiro, of Portugal, is the fifth Representative on Freedom of the Media. She has vast political, diplomatic, human rights and media experience. Prior to this position, she was Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, while serving as President of the National Commission for Human Rights. She was also Secretary of State for European Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal and Deputy Secretary General at the Union for the Mediterranean, positions that gave her extensive experience in dealing with the EU institutions and Member States, as well as with its close neighbourhood. Throughout her career, Teresa Ribeiro has held different positions in media, both in Portugal and in multilateral organizations, such as President of the Institute of the Media of Portugal, Chairperson of the Steering Committee on Mass Media of the Council of Europe, as well as co-founder and first elected President of the Executive Board of Obercom - Media Observatory. She holds a degree in Philosophy from the University of Lisbon.
Organisation
OSCE
Speaker session
Opening session - Vote for the Future of Europe: free, fair and resilient elections to the European Parliament 2024
- Public web-streamed session
- Public web-streamed session
Topic: As the cornerstone of any democracy, free, fair and resilient elections are essential to preserve the confidence of citizens in the Union and its institutions, and in ensuring representation and accountability.
The European parliamentary elections in 2024 will enable citizens to shape, in the most direct way, the future of the Union for the next 5 years. They are organised by the 27 EU Member States and the European institutions working together, to include over 400 million voters and elect future MEPs from tens of thousands of candidates.
The opening session of the high-level event will discuss the importance of supporting democracy, including high turnout and inclusive participation in the elections to the European Parliament. The session will also address key challenges around the next elections to the European Parliament, addressing topics such as elections’ integrity, disinformation, interference including by third countries and how technology has transformed the conduct of democratic processes.
Opening address by Věra Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency
SPEAKERS:
- Věra Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency
- María Lledó, Secretary General for the European Union, Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation
- Charles Goerens, Member of the European Parliament
- Vasco Alves Cordeiro, President of the European Committee of the Regions (remotely)
- Federica Mogherini, Rector of the College of Europe
- Franziska Schweitzer, Young European voter
MODERATOR: Florence Ranson
Franziska Schweitzer
Young European voter
Biography
Franziska Schweitzer a passionate advocate for civic engagement and sustainable practices. After having grown up in Austria, Franziska pursued higher education in Global responsibility and Leadership at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, where her enthusiasm for making a positive impact in the world was ignited. Currently living in Germany, she is completing an internship in sustainability consulting, actively contributing to the environmental conversation. Franziska is a fervent believer in empowering young voices in politics and has been a key representative for young people in various discussions. Notably, she recently participated in a panel discussion about lowering the voting age to 16.
Speaker session
Opening session - Vote for the Future of Europe: free, fair and resilient elections to the European Parliament 2024
- Public web-streamed session
- Public web-streamed session
Topic: As the cornerstone of any democracy, free, fair and resilient elections are essential to preserve the confidence of citizens in the Union and its institutions, and in ensuring representation and accountability.
The European parliamentary elections in 2024 will enable citizens to shape, in the most direct way, the future of the Union for the next 5 years. They are organised by the 27 EU Member States and the European institutions working together, to include over 400 million voters and elect future MEPs from tens of thousands of candidates.
The opening session of the high-level event will discuss the importance of supporting democracy, including high turnout and inclusive participation in the elections to the European Parliament. The session will also address key challenges around the next elections to the European Parliament, addressing topics such as elections’ integrity, disinformation, interference including by third countries and how technology has transformed the conduct of democratic processes.
Opening address by Věra Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency
SPEAKERS:
- Věra Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency
- María Lledó, Secretary General for the European Union, Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation
- Charles Goerens, Member of the European Parliament
- Vasco Alves Cordeiro, President of the European Committee of the Regions (remotely)
- Federica Mogherini, Rector of the College of Europe
- Franziska Schweitzer, Young European voter
MODERATOR: Florence Ranson
Antonella Valmorbida
Secretary General
Brussels
Biography
Organisation
ALDA, European Association for Local Democracy
Speaker session
Opening session - Vote for the Future of Europe: free, fair and resilient elections to the European Parliament 2024
- Public web-streamed session
- Public web-streamed session
Topic: As the cornerstone of any democracy, free, fair and resilient elections are essential to preserve the confidence of citizens in the Union and its institutions, and in ensuring representation and accountability.
The European parliamentary elections in 2024 will enable citizens to shape, in the most direct way, the future of the Union for the next 5 years. They are organised by the 27 EU Member States and the European institutions working together, to include over 400 million voters and elect future MEPs from tens of thousands of candidates.
The opening session of the high-level event will discuss the importance of supporting democracy, including high turnout and inclusive participation in the elections to the European Parliament. The session will also address key challenges around the next elections to the European Parliament, addressing topics such as elections’ integrity, disinformation, interference including by third countries and how technology has transformed the conduct of democratic processes.
Opening address by Věra Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency
SPEAKERS:
- Věra Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency
- María Lledó, Secretary General for the European Union, Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation
- Charles Goerens, Member of the European Parliament
- Vasco Alves Cordeiro, President of the European Committee of the Regions (remotely)
- Federica Mogherini, Rector of the College of Europe
- Franziska Schweitzer, Young European voter
MODERATOR: Florence Ranson