20 Oct DECODING EUROPE: INTEGRATION AND STRATEGIC AUTONOMY IN TIMES OF GLOBAL CHANGE
This course examines the European integration project from historical, institutional, and policy perspectives, while addressing contemporary debates on competitiveness, foreign and security policy, and the EU’s role in the global order. As Europe navigates the challenges of green and digital transitions, geopolitical shifts, and internal transformations, this course equips students with the analytical tools to assess these developments critically.
ILKE; ENRICO; CATHERINE; MARIA;-TOYGUR; LETTA; DE VRIES; ANDRES
Catherine de Vries is a leading voice in the field of European politics. She is the President of the Institute of European Policy Making and holds the Generali Endowed Chair in European Policies. Catherine will serve as Professor and Vice Dean at the IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs.
Dr. Ilke Toygür is Director of the Global Policy Center and Professor of Practice at IE University. Her expertise covers European integration, democracy, and transatlantic relations, with work featured in Foreign Affairs, Der Spiegel, and El País.
María Andrés is head of the European Parliament Office in Spain. With a degree in journalism and a master in EU studies, her career has always been linked to EU policies, political communication and media relations.
Enrico Letta served as Prime Minister of Italy from 2013 to 2014. He is currently Dean of
the IE School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University, and President of the Jacques Delors Institute.
Skills
• Understanding the historical and institutional evolution of European integration.
• Analysing the role of EU institutions and power dynamics in policymaking.
• Evaluating the implications of the single market and economic strategies.
• Examining the EU’s strategies to green and digital transitions.
• Assessing EU foreign and security policies in an era of geopolitical instability.
• Understanding Europe’s relations with key global actors, including the U.S. and China.
Schedule
Which dates?
16/0272026
17-feb
18-feb
23-feb
24-feb
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What day?
DIFFERENT DAYS
What time?
16.00-17.30 session 5 double until 19.00