W@CT | SEP.17 | Catholic Politics & the Future of Europe

Dr. Wonhout will provide an overview of the history of Catholic politics in Europe with a focus on Austria. He will highlight the changes of party politics within the member states of the European Union during the last decades. Finally, Dr. Wohnout will point out the possible future developments concerning Catholic politics within the framework of the European development. Professor Chappel will explore the ¿special relationship¿ between Catholicism and federalism that dates back nearly a century, explaining why Catholics, specifically, have been among the most robust and reliable defenders of the European project.Presented by the Duke Council for European Studies