The long-awaited seminar on Flexicurity has finally taken place in Porec, Croatia. The event was organized by the European Liberal Forum (ELF) in cooperation with LYMEC and CatDem, and was hosted by the Istrian Democratic Youth (IDY).

The seminar attracted 31 participants representing various liberal organizations or young liberals themselves from all over Europe. After discussing idea of Flexicurity with its advantages and disadvantages, participants held a heated but nonetheless constructive debate about European labour markets, firing and hiring laws, welfare states and social security systems. As a result of the debate, participants drafted a resolution that will be presented at the LYMEC Congress in Barcelona this November.

The seminar team and participants of the seminar were addressed by two key speakers. Daniel Hinst, CEA President, presented a liberal perspective on Flexicurity. Mr Hinst’s presentation was followed by a lecture from Nikolaj Lykke, Assistantto the Ambassador, Embassy of Denmark in Croatia. Mr Lykke lectured on Danish example and experience with the Flexicurity model. His lecture was followed by a Q&A session that further deepened common understanding of challenges and advantages of Flexicurity.