With introductory remarks by Ambassador Pedro Serrano who underscored how the 2004 enlargement was a defining moment for the EU, the event set out to reflect not only the importance of that historical expansion but also where the discussion of further EU enlargement might take us.

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In front of a full house, with a significant representation of London's Diplomatic community, the event sought to reflect on where the EU might be directed with the latest membership negotiations just launched with Ukraine and Moldova. The topic of the day was to work through the successes of enlargement, on its challenges, and take stock of what future rounds may mean for the EU's institutional architecture.

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The panel brought together the personal experiences of H.E. Simona Leskovar , Slovenian Ambassador to the UK, the academic insight of Professor Amelia Hadfield, Head of Department of Politics of the University of Surrey and the particular EU-UK angle on the topic from Anand Menon, Director, UK in a Changing Europe and Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at King's College London.

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A thought provoking event, skillfully chaired by Ian Bond, it also marked the beginning of the public diplomacy partnership of the EU Delegation and CER and bodes well for a fruitful partnership ahead!.

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For more on the 20th anniversary of the 2004 EU enlargement please visit the dedicated site here.