Culture as a Permanent Weapon Against Social Downgrading and Disinformation in France and Europe
Debate Evening, Roubaix, June 11, 2025
11.06.2025
This public debate focused on the power of Culture to address two of today’s major challenges: the growing sense of social downgrading and the spread of disinformation. Academics and political leaders explore the issues related to this topic, and how cultural initiatives and policies can reinforce democratic engagement and societal cohesion across Europe.
Speakers
Mathilde Desjoncquères – Delegate of MoDem 41, former Member of Parliament
Olivia Leboyer – Doctor in Political Science, lecturer at Sciences Po
Frédéric Lefebvre – President of MiDem 59, Deputy Mayor of Roubaix in charge of Culture and Heritage
Alice Bernard-Montini – President of the Young Democrats for Europe, representative of the Institute of European Democrats
The event was organized by the IED in collaboration with the Democratic Movement (MoDem), and its initiatives: the "Democratic Villages" and Université 133.