Press Release: Burma/Myanmar Day: civil society and future prospects

On 29 October, the European Commission co-hosts the one-day conference 'Burma/Myanmar – prospects for the future' in Brussels. European Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy, Benita Ferrero-Waldner has taken the initiative to invite NGOs, advocacy groups, international organisations and think tanks from Burma/Myanmar and from Europe to discuss the present situation in the country and its future outlook. Furthermore, it will take a closer look at the role of civil society.