Jean Monnet Lecture by EmergEU
On 7 April, our speaker is Rein Dekkers, Special Representative for the EU Eastern Partnership. Lecture title: "Defending our way of life. Why European political values matter in times of geopolitical upheaval."
This is a guest lecture organised by the Jean Monnet Centre for Excellence on Crises and Emergencies in EU Integration (EmergEU). EmergEU is embedded within the existing interdisciplinary Centre for European Research in Maastricht (CERiM).
In the upcoming three years (2024-2027), EmergEU will explore crises and emergencies in EU integration from an interdisciplinary perspective. The Centre seeks to illuminate the evolving discourse surrounding the multifaceted challenges related to the responses to crises and emergencies that have threatened the EU’s foundations. Recent examples include issues related to the rule of law, the COVID-19 pandemic, energy security, environmental crises, and the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine. Addressing such challenges demands responses that may reshape the EU’s institutional structures and policymaking processes.
In its first year (2024-2025), the Centre will address the conceptualisation of crises and emergencies in the EU context from a multidisciplinary (law and political science) and multilevel (supranational and national) perspective.
These lectures will take place physically and online.
We cordially invite you to the upcoming lecture on 7 April with Rein Dekkers, Special Representative for the EU Eastern Partnership.
Lecture Title: Defending our way of life. Why European political values matter in times of geopolitical upheaval.
Description: In an era of geopolitical upheaval, European political values—democracy, freedom, and the rule of law—are vital for safeguarding stability and unity. With challenges like the Ukraine conflict, rising authoritarianism, and global crises, the EU must defend these principles to protect its way of life and strengthen its role on the global stage. This talk highlights the importance of collective action and resilience in preserving Europe's democratic future.
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