Dr. Krzysztof Smiszek's lecture for WSKZ students.
On Sunday, 16 March 2025, from 12:00 to 13:00, an open lecture was held for students of the Higher School of Vocational Education in Wrocław. The guest of the event was Dr Krzysztof Śmiszek - lawyer, advocate, doctor of legal sciences and experienced academic lecturer. The topic of the meeting was: The European Union - developments, challenges, prospects, threats.
Expert in European law
Dr Śmiszek specialises in issues relating to the European Union and the protection of human rights. In 2016, he obtained a doctorate in jurisprudence with a specialisation in European law, defending a dissertation entitled 'European Law'. The European standard of equality and Polish law. The substantive and institutional aspect. He has also been qualified as a barrister since 2021.
Key issues covered in the lecture
The lecture discussed the key challenges facing the European Union. The speaker addressed, among other issues:
- EU priorities in economic and social policy;
- necessary institutional reforms;
- ways of responding to the migration crisis;
- the importance of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights in the context of the protection of human rights.
Importance of open lectures
The event was conducted in accordance with the academic principle of freedom of research. Meetings of this kind support students' cognitive development, shape critical thinking and provide an opportunity to explore current political and legal issues in contemporary Europe.