19th International Conference of Young Scholars Prague: Europe Inspiring

Partner: Jan Masaryk Centre of International Studies
Event date: Apr 24, 2015
Deadline for registering: Feb 08, 2015
Venue: University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic
Category: Conference

! Deadline for paper proposals extended until 8 February

Step by step, the European Union seems to be overcoming the recent financial and economic crisis. Yet, there are still many problems, which Europe has to face. Results of the last European Parliament’s elections have proved that there has been a dramatic increase in skepticism among EU citizens about the European project. The EU also sees new problems arising at its borders, which it must respond to. On the other hand, new integration initiatives, such as the European banking union, have been launched. It is also worth noting that the EU has been the most successful peaceful integration project in human history. It has been steadily growing, overcoming crises and reinventing itself when necessary. In spite of all the challenges with which it is confronted, we believe the European Union still retains its power to both attract and inspire. Or does it? What does Europe mean to the rest of the world? What is the relationship between Europe and the European Union? And is the EU still a model worth following? What are the prospects of European integration, where is it heading, and what is its place on the current world stage? How does Europe inspire others by its values, ideals and its particular way of life? Or is the prosperity resulting from economic integration more attractive than the EU’s soft power? Both theoretical and empirical studies focusing on these and related issues are called for. Participants are also invited to cover other aspects, problems and challenges which the EU and the broader Europe are facing.

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Keywords: EU, Europe