French Minister of Foreign Affairs

Who: Jean François-Poncet served as French minister of foreign affairs from 1978–1981. He is currently a member of the French Senate and president of the Senatorial Committee on Regional Planning.
What: “Value Issues in Transatlantic Relations.”
Event: Poncet will discuss the recent failed referendums on the European Union’s constitution and the troubled transatlantic relationship between the United States and “Old Europe.” He will explore how different value perspectives affect cooperation between the U.S. and its European allies. Poncet will also address the urgent need for an ongoing strategic dialogue between the two sides of the Atlantic in order to maintain Western solidarity and to promote a shared and peaceful vision of the future.
When: Weds., Sept. 7; 5:30-6:30 PM Reception (Arts & Sciences Building), 6:30-7:30 Program
Where: Music Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Street, Santa Clara, CA 95053
Admission Costs: FREE TO ALL.
Info: (415) 293-4600, http://www.itsyourworld.org