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She offered several insights into the workings of NATO from a European perspective and how those have tended to make Europe dependent upon the USA. The scope of this dependency poses real challenges to the EU's autonomy in some areas of defence in particular.
October 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
She offered several insights into the workings of NATO from a European perspective and how those have tended to make Europe dependent upon the USA. The scope of this dependency poses real challenges to the EU's autonomy in some areas of defence in particular.
After arguing that strategic autonomy should have been adopted by Europe much earlier, Claude-France Arnould discussed several of the problems of adopting a European defence capability that could be autonomous from the USA if it needed to be.
October 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
After arguing that strategic autonomy should have been adopted by Europe much earlier, Claude-France Arnould discussed several of the problems of adopting a European defence capability that could be autonomous from the USA if it needed to be.
Equally, Shea asked how does Europe deal with the prospect of a potential military war: how to enhance defence infrastructure, how to agree rules of engagement, etc?
The key to good European policy making, he ended, was to stick to key principles & concerns, & not getting distracted by the "noise".
The key to good European policy making, he ended, was to stick to key principles & concerns, & not getting distracted by the "noise".
October 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Equally, Shea asked how does Europe deal with the prospect of a potential military war: how to enhance defence infrastructure, how to agree rules of engagement, etc?
The key to good European policy making, he ended, was to stick to key principles & concerns, & not getting distracted by the "noise".
The key to good European policy making, he ended, was to stick to key principles & concerns, & not getting distracted by the "noise".
With respect to hybrid warfare and the considerable debate about how Europe should prepare, Shea asked how can we make society better able to respond to these shocks?
October 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
With respect to hybrid warfare and the considerable debate about how Europe should prepare, Shea asked how can we make society better able to respond to these shocks?
After outlining the broader context, he pointed to the more specific issues of helping Ukraine in areas such as armaments, domestic infrastructure, and economic penalties on Russia.
October 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
After outlining the broader context, he pointed to the more specific issues of helping Ukraine in areas such as armaments, domestic infrastructure, and economic penalties on Russia.
Jamie Shea then turned our attention to strategic autonomy and European security. He situated his comments against the threat of hybrid warfare, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the US's changing priorities.
October 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Jamie Shea then turned our attention to strategic autonomy and European security. He situated his comments against the threat of hybrid warfare, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the US's changing priorities.
In the context of current geopolitical turmoil, Marx pointed to the EU exploring new trade agreements such as CPTPP, as evidence of strategic international cooperation.
October 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In the context of current geopolitical turmoil, Marx pointed to the EU exploring new trade agreements such as CPTPP, as evidence of strategic international cooperation.
But, there is a lot, he outlined, happening in other areas on e.g. Economic Security Instruments, where the idea is very alive. He emphasised that Open Strategic Autonomy means keeping trade open with the world.
October 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
But, there is a lot, he outlined, happening in other areas on e.g. Economic Security Instruments, where the idea is very alive. He emphasised that Open Strategic Autonomy means keeping trade open with the world.
Axel Marx explored the notion of strategic autonomy. With respect to sustainability, which was at the heart of the notion originally, perhaps its time has gone.
October 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Axel Marx explored the notion of strategic autonomy. With respect to sustainability, which was at the heart of the notion originally, perhaps its time has gone.
Our final keynote roundtable of the week centred around strategic autonomy. Anthony Teasdale chaired a discussion between Axel Marx @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social , Claude-France Arnould, and Jamie Shea on whether the idea still held current relevance.
October 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Our final keynote roundtable of the week centred around strategic autonomy. Anthony Teasdale chaired a discussion between Axel Marx @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social , Claude-France Arnould, and Jamie Shea on whether the idea still held current relevance.
Our Scholars' exciting work on migration policy, decriminalisation and sex workers' human rights, tackling disinformation and supporting quality media, and promoting community urban gardens are now available on our website: tinyurl.com/mu73c2ey
October 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Our Scholars' exciting work on migration policy, decriminalisation and sex workers' human rights, tackling disinformation and supporting quality media, and promoting community urban gardens are now available on our website: tinyurl.com/mu73c2ey
They awarded the prize for best project to from Data to Dignity, which lays out a vision for how the monitoring aspects of the Migration and Asylum Pact could be implemented while enhancing the standard of living and rights of migrants in reception centres.
October 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
They awarded the prize for best project to from Data to Dignity, which lays out a vision for how the monitoring aspects of the Migration and Asylum Pact could be implemented while enhancing the standard of living and rights of migrants in reception centres.
Maria Joǎo Rodrigues & Shada Islam shared the assessors' thoughts on the projects, praising their creativity, furthering of European values & emphasising the human factor.
October 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Maria Joǎo Rodrigues & Shada Islam shared the assessors' thoughts on the projects, praising their creativity, furthering of European values & emphasising the human factor.
After a brief but informative talk on the origins & inspiration of the Scholars' programme from trustees Andrew Graham & Wim van den Doel, we were privileged to have an especially distinguished panel of judges assessing the Scholars' projects: Maria Joǎo Rodrigues, Shada Islam, & Christian Leffler.
October 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
After a brief but informative talk on the origins & inspiration of the Scholars' programme from trustees Andrew Graham & Wim van den Doel, we were privileged to have an especially distinguished panel of judges assessing the Scholars' projects: Maria Joǎo Rodrigues, Shada Islam, & Christian Leffler.
The next session was the final award ceremony for the Europaeum Scholars' Projects. To open the ceremony, we were honoured to welcome back a former Europaeum Scholars' alumnus, His Excellency António Leitão Amaro, Minister for the Presidency of Portugal to deliver our keynote address.
October 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The next session was the final award ceremony for the Europaeum Scholars' Projects. To open the ceremony, we were honoured to welcome back a former Europaeum Scholars' alumnus, His Excellency António Leitão Amaro, Minister for the Presidency of Portugal to deliver our keynote address.
In the Q&A, the panel discuss strategies for ensuring no net loss of green space in cities, incorporation of social justice within urban greening and renewal and how to capture the value of nature in policymaking
October 15, 2025 at 8:43 AM
In the Q&A, the panel discuss strategies for ensuring no net loss of green space in cities, incorporation of social justice within urban greening and renewal and how to capture the value of nature in policymaking
Heather Brookes from Eurocities talks through the EU’s legislation for nature restoration around the continent
October 15, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Heather Brookes from Eurocities talks through the EU’s legislation for nature restoration around the continent
Our first panel of the third day focuses on urban greening and renewal in Europe. Europaeum Scholars Filip Scherf and Michele Collazzo explain their group policy project on funding communal urban gardens across Europe.
October 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Our first panel of the third day focuses on urban greening and renewal in Europe. Europaeum Scholars Filip Scherf and Michele Collazzo explain their group policy project on funding communal urban gardens across Europe.
Martin Westlake asked a new question: how well will vdL have done by the end of her mandate? Will she be in a position to secure a 3rd term if she wants to? He noted the difference between legacy delivery & delivering a specific mandate -a useful lens on vdL’s approach.
October 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Martin Westlake asked a new question: how well will vdL have done by the end of her mandate? Will she be in a position to secure a 3rd term if she wants to? He noted the difference between legacy delivery & delivering a specific mandate -a useful lens on vdL’s approach.
Russack @ceps.eu also added that vdL’s constant framing of “crisis mode” to justify her decision-making is wearing thin. This approach, once effective, now seems to be fueling frustration and perceptions of a less successful second term.
October 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Russack @ceps.eu also added that vdL’s constant framing of “crisis mode” to justify her decision-making is wearing thin. This approach, once effective, now seems to be fueling frustration and perceptions of a less successful second term.
Russack @ceps.eu was also critical of how vdL set up her first vs second College, calling the latter one of the weakest in years. Power is concentrated around vdL. Three censure motions in three months hint at a far-right proxy war but also deeper strain with Parliament.
October 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Russack @ceps.eu was also critical of how vdL set up her first vs second College, calling the latter one of the weakest in years. Power is concentrated around vdL. Three censure motions in three months hint at a far-right proxy war but also deeper strain with Parliament.