WHEN: Tuesday 23 June (opening session 9.00-10.15)

WHERE: European Parliament, Brussels

Members of Russian democratic forces, anti-war activists, civil society representatives and academics will get together in Brussels with representatives of EU institutions, EU members states and international partners and experts on Tuesday. The high-level conference, hosted by the European Parliament, with the support of the European Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS), is the second edition of the “Brussels Dialogue” with Russian democratic actors. The first took place in June 2023.

The event aims to provide a platform for dialogue and cooperation, encouraging exchanges among different elements of Russian civil society, academia and democratic activism while fostering a deeper mutual understanding.

At the opening, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, will address the participants via video message. European Parliament Vice-President Pina…