Experts from various European countries discussed the shortcomings that prevent the United Nations (UN) from responding to current threats and potential reform proposals at the panel held by the Directorate of Communications at the European Parliament (EP).
The Presidency's Directorate of Communications held a panel titled "A Fairer World is Possible" at the EP in Brussels.
Experts from various countries of Europe presented their perspectives for a more principled, comprehensive, strategic and applicable model in the 2-hour panel where the deficiencies in the structure of the UN and the reforms needed to overcome them were discussed.
Under the moderation of European Union (EU) Communications and Public Relations Consultant Joanna Magdalena, the experts argued that the current structure was unable to provide adequate solutions for emerging threats and exchanged views on the ideas pointed out by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in his book "A Fairer World Is Possible".
Yusuf Erim, a foreign policy expert for TRT World, indicated that the UN's existing structure is insufficient to address global issues such as refugees, terrorism, and climate change.
Erim emphasised the necessity for permanent representation of African and South American continents on the UN Security Council.
Advisor for Policy and Strategic Communications at the EP and political analyst İpek Tekdemir also discussed the actions the EU could take to establish a fairer global order.
Former Executive Director of the European Conservatives and Reformists Party Richard Milsom underlined that the 70-year-old world order is inadequate for tackling new threats.
Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Managing Director of the think tank European Neighbourhood Council, spoke of the significance of emerging institutions like the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) in this sense.
Strategic Analyst and Policy Advisor for NATO and think tanks, Maurizio Geri, remarked that the veto power against the majority of votes in the UN Security Council is an outdated concept that does not correspond to the democratic structure.