An analysis of the EU's external action
On 16 September 2026, the Aula Magna at the Centre Cultural La Nau will host a free conference titled «Derechos humanos y democracia en Europa: acción exterior y condicionalidad en la UE». The event, organised by the Escola Europea de Pensament Lluís Vives under the Vice-Rectorate for Culture and Society of the Universitat de València, is part of the cycle «40 anys de l’adhesió d’Espanya a la Unió Europea». This session will explore the EU’s role in promoting human rights and democracy beyond its borders, as well as the conditionality mechanisms it applies in its international relations.
Speakers and structure
The conference will feature Alfonso Díez Torres, Spain’s ambassador, who will open the event with a discussion on the EU’s external action in human rights. Following this, Ruth Merino Peña, Secretary for Representation to the European Union of the Generalitat Valenciana, will deliver the institutional welcome. The debate will be moderated by Rafael Ripoll Navarro, a Doctor in EU Law and Director of the Institut d’Estudis Europeus at the Universitat Catòlica de València.
Entry is free and open until capacity is reached, though early arrival is recommended due to the limited seating in the Aula Magna. The event is aimed at students, academics, legal and political professionals, and the general public interested in European policies.
For more details on the cycle or the full programme, check the venue’s page.
