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These views and concerns were raised by Professor Jean-Bernard Auby in his speech. During his speech, he argued among other things that there is need for scal integration in the European Union and a federalization of the system. He noted the “lack of solidarity” and stressed that “only through more Europe we can overcome the crisis.” A dialogue with the audience followed his speech.The distinguished speaker was presented to the audience - mainly politicians, diplomats, lawyers, scientists and academics - by the Director of the EPLO Prof. Spyridon Flogaitis.The event was the 12th in the series ofinternational conferences established bythe EPLO in memory of Manuel Chrysoloras (1355-1415), the Greek scholar, a leader in the introduction of Greek culture and literature in Western Europe.Jean-Bernard Auby teaches administrative law (French and comparative), planning law, local government law, law and globalization. From 1998 to 2000, he was a visiting professor at Oxford University and Deputy Director of the Institute of European and Comparative Law. He is a long-standing member of the European Group of Public Law, the scienti c council of the EPLO.Prof. Spyridon Flogaitis offersa commemorative engraving of Manuel Crysoloras to Prof. Jean-Bernard Auby.Prof. Jean-Bernard Auby at the rostrum.Sir Richard J. Evans at the rostrum.Sir Richard J. Evans with Prof. Spyridon Flogaitis.and from Europe by the early 20th century until today. The British Professor Sir Evans, a proli c author of historical books, mostly known by his trilogy about the Third Reich, is today the President of Wolfson College, Cambridge.The speaker was welcomed by the Director of the EPLO Professor Spyridon Flogaitis while the event was initiated by Mr. Theodosis Pelegrinis Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Mr. Nikos Dendias, former Minister.ACTIVITY REPORT 2016 123