What is EUROPE Space?

EUROPE Space is the meeting point for culture, technology, environment and social inclusion.

On Saturday May 11 and Sunday May 12, between 10:00 and 18:00, in the Fashion Design District, in front of Plaza Santa Ana on Central Avenue, more than 1,000 participants joined the European party. Free admission!

Find the video summary, photos, recordings of the panels, and the press release.

Why EUROPE Space?

Celebrate Europe Day 2024 together with the Delegation of the European Union in Panama and its Member States. Every May 9, we remember the historic Schuman Declaration that began what is now the European Union, through economic cooperation that would make a repetition of the wars of the 20th century inconceivable. Since then, the Union has delivered more than half a century of peace, stability and prosperity.

What began as a purely economic union has grown into an organisation covering many different policy areas: from climate, environment and health to external relations and security, justice and migration.

Hence, EUROPE Space's focus on exploring green, digital and social issues - in line with the priorities of the European Union's Global Gateway agenda - as well as on highlighting diversity and cultural exchanges.

What awaits you at EUROPE Space?

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Programme of activities by space:

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Permanent exhibitions:

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All spaces by theme:

1.  GREEN:

• Renewable energies for the green transition: We start with a lot of energy talking about solar energy and green hydrogen, but also about human talent in the panel moderated by Arthur James.
• Universal Energy Access in Ngäbe-Buglé: Come to the stand of the project implemented by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and co-financed by the European Union, to discover how electrification is changing the lives of more than 6.000 families in the region.
• Protection of oceans and wetlands: The panel will highlight the value of marine-coastal protection with an egalitarian and community approach by the Wetlands International and MarViva foundations, moderated by Vicente del Cid.
• Oceánicas: pioneers of oceanography: We celebrate the legacy of European women in marine sciences, from pioneers of the great exhibitions to contemporary leaders in marine conservation.
• Water management: Andrea Brusco, Deputy Regional Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, will not only present Euroclima's water management activities in Panama, but will also moderate the discussion among the other panelists.
• Buddy Bär - Buddy Bear: a Berliner symbol of tolerance, understanding and peace among the nations of the world: The German Embassy bear combines the forests, flowers and animals of Panama and Germany, encouraging to do everything possible to protect the environment and fight climate change.

2. DIGITAL:

• Copernicus Multimedia Space: Demonstration of the use of satellite data by Roberto Matellanes, Copernicus DataViz, will allow you to visualise your home or office.
• Digital Transition: Learnings from Europe and Panama: We will exchange European and Panamanian experiences in the areas of cybersecurity, digital rights, connectivity and entrepreneurship, under the moderation of Iris Palma.
• Copernicus: A look from the space of Europe and Panama: photographic exhibition that invites viewers to explore spectacular images that capture the beauty and fragility of our planet.
• Virtual Gateway NL: Explore iconic sites of the Netherlands in virtual reality, experiencing integrated Dutch solutions to global challenges.

3. SOCIAL:

• The role of women in the green, digital and social transition: Panel moderated by H.E. Izabela Matusz, Ambassador of the European Union in Panama.
• Humanitarian aid and civil protection: Panel moderated by Alvaro Vicente from DG ECHO Regional Office.
• Spirou4Rights: You have the right to be yourself. So does everyone else. Explore the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through these Belgian comics.
• European solidarity in action: Humanitarian aid seeks to reach the neediest people in the most difficult times. Let yourself be carried away by their stories in DG ECHO's photo exhibition in Panama.
• Democracy in times of disinformation: Reflections and recommendations in a year marked by worldwide elections, moderated by Adolfo Campos, EU Political Advisor in Panama.
• War. Fractured but not broken: The installation shows ruins but also life. That is the spirit of Ukraine. Regardless of age and always thinking about “today and tomorrow” of young people. With this, the Ukrainian diaspora presents the devastating consequences of the large-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia through photographs and emotional recreations.
• Performance “On the road”: Enjoy the play performed by young people from the Enlaces program of the Fundación Espacio Creativo.

4. CULTURAL:

• European film week: youth and adolescence: “Scialla” (2011, Italy), “Ritual” (2022, Belgium), “Into the beat - your heart is dancing” (2020, Germany), “The last family” (2016, Poland), “El Bola” (2000, Spain), “Verano” (2014), “Fantasmas viajeros” (2022, Greece), ”20 days in Mariúpol” (2023, Ukraine). Popcorn available!
• Euro CineLab: Screening and awarding of the Panamanian short films in the competition: Adentro by Yefi Ibarra, “De todos lados un poco” by Marisabel Medina, Hijos by Estefan Castrellón, Respiro by Vanessa Vestweber, (Re)vivir by Christell Vestweber.
• European language express classes: Would you like to travel to Portugal, Germany, Poland or another European country but are worried about not speaking the language? Learn the essential phrases in 40 minutes.
• POLSKA: Understand Polish culture and history through this exhibition at the Polish Embassy.
• Central America counts for the EU in Panama: Isabel Burgos, National Director of the Arts of the Ministry of Culture, presents the 11th edition of the Festival of Letters.
• Пътят на светлината: You were not able to read this title? Discover the Cyrillic alphabet, created by the brothers Cyril and Methodius in Bulgaria in the 9th century, through the documentary The Path of Light.

5. AND MORE:

• What is the European Union: familiarise yourself with the history, functioning and initiatives of the European Union.
• Study in Europe: Learn about Erasmus+ and Marie Sklodowska-Curie mobility opportunities, from undergraduate to postdoctoral.
• European Union Magazine in Panama: Get the new edition of the annual magazine, hot off the press. This year we adopt the perspective of Team Europe and present the actions not only of the Delegation but also of the Member States represented in Panama.
• European Parliament and European elections 2024: Remember to use your vote if you are a European citizen in the European Parliament elections between June 6 and 9.
• Quiz: Test everything you have learned in the other areas and win a prize.
• Photopportunities: Don't miss the opportunity to have your photo taken in the different European capitals, in Dutch clogs, etc.

Who composes Team Europe?

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