EU-VALUES Network

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Championing EU values, we drive debate on democracy, the rule of law and human rights, strengthening the EU’s role as a global force for good 🌍 A Jean Monnet Network, funded by the EU Erasmus+ programme 🌐. https://linktr.ee/euvaluesnetwork

Does the EU still have normative #power? Ian Manners (@lunduniversity.bsky.social) revisits the concept he coined 20 years on, in our latest podcast episode. Planetary #crisis. EU double standards. #Europe in 2033. 🎧 Listen now: https://www.eu-values.eu/podcast What do you think?👇 #ianmanners #norms #eu
What are your plans this August? 🌍 Applications are open for the Euro-Asia Summer Programme 2026! Join us in #Seoul #Leuven & Brussels to explore #globalgovernance & #EUAsia relations. 📅 Apply by 20th May! 🔗 https://eu-values.eu/news/call-for-applications-18th-euro-asia-summer-school-programme-2026 #LeuvenGGS @seoulnatluniv.bsky.social @ibei.org @hitotsubashiu.bsky.social
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🌍 ⚖️ Can climate rights and trade policy really coexist? The EU is a global leader in recognising the right to a clean and sustainable environment, framing it as fundamental to human rights. Yet when it comes to trade and investment agreements, Europe often finds itself in a paradox: defending high standards at home while compromising abroad. Our latest blog by Ivana Damjanovic (University of Canberra and The Australian National University) and Ottavio Quirico (ANU Centre for European Studies and Università per Stranieri di Perugia) looks at how the EU’s ambitious legal framework on climate rights collides with the realities of global commerce, raising big questions about coherence, credibility and the Union’s role in shaping a sustainable future. Read the full piece now! ...And let us know your thoughts! Should the EU prioritise climate rights over trade competitiveness in its global agreements
The international day of yoga is observed with a yoga session attending by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, at the Northern Lawn at UN Headquarters. 2023.
Prof. Elaine Fahey (City, U. of London) joins us to unpack EU–US #cybersecurity, digital sovereignty & the role of the TTC in transatlantic tech governance.
Statue of Lady Justice holding scales in front of the European Union flag, symbolizing human rights, democracy, and rule of law in the EU.
🇹🇷🇪🇺 Is EU membership the only path forward for Turkey? Or is there another way? In the latest episode of European Dialogue, we sit down with renowned expert Prof. Meltem Muftuler-Bac of Sabanci University to explore one of the most complex and evolving partnerships in European politics: Turkey–EU relations. Drawing from her recent publication, “A Fragile Relationship: Turkey and the European Union Moving Beyond Membership with External Differentiated Integration” (2024), Prof. Müftüler-Baç takes us deep into: - What external differentiated integration really means, and why it matters - How Turkey’s selective engagement with EU rules challenges core European values - The EU’s evolving strategies for promoting political reform in Ankara - The crucial role of economic ties in keeping this fragile partnership afloat - How Turkey’s model compares to other non-member European states - What the future holds for EU-Turkey relations beyond the traditional membership framework
Save the date! Democracy vs #Populism – is collapse inevitable? Join us Thurs 8 May, 16:00 CET for a webinar with Kurt Weyland @UTAustin on why democracy may be more resilient than feared. Reflections by @AdamHolesch, @IBEI_Barcelona.
Unravelling Member States' Politics Inside the EU's Rule of Law Battles. Podcast advertisement from the EU Values Network, in conversation with Gisela Hernandez.
Calling all globally-minded thought leaders! 🌍 Applications are open for the 17th Euro-Asia Summer School 2025: Global Values & Foreign Policy: European & Asian Perspectives 📅 25 Aug – 5 Sept 2025 🗓️ Apply by: 2 June 2025 Explore how Europe & Asia respond to global governance challenges across two weeks: 🔹 Week 1: Tokyo (Hitotsubashi Univ.) - Asian perspective on global value challenges ✈️ Weekend: Travel from Tokyo to Barcelona 🔹 Week 2: Barcelona (IBEI) - EU's approach to a rules-based global order Organized by: 🌐 Leuven Centre for Global Governance (Belgium) 🌐 Hitotsubashi University (Japan) 🌐 Seoul National University (Korea) 🌐 Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (Spain) Apply today for a unique academic experience and connect with a global peer network! #SummerSchool #GlobalGovernance #InternationalRelations #Europe #Asia #StudyAbroad #Leadership #Youth
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📸 Did you know, the EU-VALUES Network is on Instagram? If you love visual information, bite-sized explainers of issues and global moments relating to all things EU foreign policy, give us a follow! 👉 www.instagram.com/euvalues.eu #geopolitics #StayInformed #news #euvalues #democracy #foreignpolicy #europe #global #insta #instagram #bitesize
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The Geopolitics of EU Enlargement with Prof. Veronica Anghel | The European Dialogue Podcast SEO Description: Why does EU enlargement matter now more than ever? In this episode of The European Dialogue, host Emily Jones speaks with Prof. Veronica Anghel (Robert Schuman Centre) to discuss the EU’s expansion, Russia’s influence on candidate countries, security vs. democracy in accession, and the impact of US politics. Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and our website! 🎧 🇪🇺 #EUEnlargement #Geopolitics #Podcast
How can democracies defend themselves without losing their values?🏛️ Join us on March 11th at 15hrs CET, as Prof. Schupmann (Yale-NUS) presents Democracy Despite Itself (@OUPAcademic), with insights from Dr. Tom Theuns (@UniLeiden).
Note, change of date! Wondering what to believe in the news this week? Join us, KULeuven & AEF in conversation with @noupside.bsky.social 📚 Her book, Invisible Rulers, is a must-read on misinformation, exploring how influencers, algorithms & platforms shape truth today.
🌍 Latin America, Climate Action & Global Cooperation: A Conversation with Andrea Ribeiro Hoffmann 🌍
🇪🇺 Curious about the future of #democracy in Europe? Hear from @tomtheuns.bsky.social of @unileiden.bsky.social as he shares insights from his book on #autocracy #pluralism & #governance challenges with valuable perspectives from Prof. Vivien Schmidt. 📺 https://eu-values.eu/euvaluesondemand/v/protecting-democracy-in-europe-pluralism-autocracy-and-the-future-of-the-eu-with-tom-theuns 📖 Get the book: https://hurstpublishers.com/book/protecting-democracy-in-europe/ @hurstpublishers.bsky.social
Wondering what to believe in the news this week? Join us, KULeuven & AEF in conversation with @noupside.bsky.social Renee DiResta 📚 Her book, Invisible Rulers, is a must-read on misinformation, exploring how influencers, algorithms & platforms shape truth today.
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Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Tom Theuns as he delves into his new book, ‘Protecting Democracy in Europe: Pluralism, Autocracy, and the Future of the EU’. Drawing from extensive research, Dr. Theuns will address the critical challenges of safeguarding democracy in the EU, including the rise of autocracy, threats to pluralism, and the tensions shaping European governance. Adding a unique perspective to the conversation, renowned political scientist Prof. Vivien A. Schmidt will share her expert reflections, offering deeper insights into the book’s themes and their profound implications for the EU's future. Join us live! This is your opportunity to engage directly with Dr. Theuns and Prof. Schmidt—ask questions, share your thoughts, and be part of a lively, interactive session.
Great read on the effectiveness of EU sanctions on democratic backsliding. Holesch & @drclaraportela.bsky.social examine Art.7, infringement procedures & funding conditionality, shedding light on its strengths & limitations in the @jcms-eu.bsky.social 👇
🎙️ New Podcast Episode! We speak to Prof. Daphne Halikiopoulou @dafnoukos.bsky.social, co-author of Understanding Right-Wing Populism and What to Do About It @ippr.bsky.social. Explore its origins, regional differences and impact on democracy, and read the full article here: https://www.eu-values.eu/podcast
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Our Promoting Democracy and Rule of Law conference is live! Follow along online, check out our full agenda on our website.
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Webinar, Tuesday 26th November on informal networks and their influence on EU accession for Southeastern Europe. Register now, or subscribe to our mailing list for exclusive video access after the event. euvalues.eu