1974 - 2024. Celebrating the Carnation Revolution in Portugal
Hommage
On April 25, 1974, an authoritarian and anachronistic regime in Portugal was brought to an end by an impressive peaceful revolution. The so-called Carnation Revolution marked the beginning of a great wave of democratization in Europe. This milestone in history will be honored in a multifaceted event. In a keynote speech and discussion, the decisive role of Germany and some of its institutions in the creation of a genuine multi-party system will be highlighted. The weaknesses of Western democracies today and ways to strengthen them will also be discussed in this context. The event will begin with a digital exhibition on the long and prosperous relationship between Germany and Portugal and end with a concert of iconic songs of April 25, demonstrating the power of art in the face of censorship.
KEYNOTE
Ana Mónica Fonseca (ISCTE- Instituto Universitário de Lisboa):
The Federal Republic of Germany and the Democratic Transition in Portugal, 1974-1976
DISCUSSION
50 years on: Democracy in Europe
Participants:
Ana Mónica Fonseca (ISCTE- Instituto Universitário de Lisboa)
Anna Lührmann (Auswärtiges Amt, Minister of State for Europe an Climate)
Catarina Santos-Wintz, (Committee on the Affairs of the European Union)
Martin Schulz (Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung)
Moderation: Peter Birle (Ibero-Amerikanisches Institut)
CONCERT
Traz um Amigo Também. Songs from de Revolution
António Ataíde (Vocals), Bruno Costa (Guitar), Nuno Botelho (Guitar)
© ANTT
Termin und Ort
Donnerstag, 25.4.2024
15:00 h
Simón-Bolívar-Saal
Sprache
Englisch / English