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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

EU Policy Talk “Are EU Sanctions Effective?” in November 2022

On November 3rd, Dr. Clara Portela, from the University of Valencia, the inaugural Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholar on Transatlantic Relations, presented an EU Policy Talk on the effectiveness of the European Union’s sanctions. Dr. Portela provided an overview of EU sanctions and how they fit into the global political arena alongside sanctions... More

Friday, August 26, 2022

New Policy Brief: Alexandra Chronopoulos on Confronting the Space Debris Problem in Low-Earth Orbit and Exploring Partnership Opportunities with the EU

NPSIA Graduate Student Alexandra Chronopoulos produced our latest EU Policy Brief, which discusses the fragility of the space domain and low-Earth orbit, and warns of the increasing threat posed by space debris on new and existing space-based assets. It is argued that the space debris problem needs to be addressed urgently, via both mitigation... More

Monday, August 22, 2022

New Policy Brief: Alexander Sawicki on Lessons from the EU Regarding E-Waste Management in Ontario

EURUS Graduate Student Alexander Sawicki produced our latest EU Policy Brief, which discusses the shortcomings of the Ontario legislature's previous attempts at e-waste management, and suggests adopting certain policy initiatives that have been implemented to great effect in the EU more than a decade prior. For instance, it is recommended that... More

Friday, April 29, 2022

New Policy Brief: Patrick Leblond and Hery Maholisoa Ramiarison on Canada-Europe Economic Relations after Brexit

In our latest policy brief, Patrick Leblond and Hery Maholisoa Ramiarison (University of Ottawa) examine the impact of Brexit on Canada's transatlantic economic relations. After Brexit, the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) negotiated the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) to manage their economic relationship. The TCA began... More

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

New EU Policy Brief: Luca Ratti on the EU Strategic Compass

CES Visiting Scholar Dr. Luca Ratti is the author of our latest EU Policy Brief, which discusses the European Union's new Strategic Compass. The Strategic Compass, a document released in March 2022, is an attempt to streamline the EU's security and defence strategy. It seeks to support the establishment of credible crisis management capabilities,... More

Monday, March 7, 2022

New Video: “EU Digital Governance: Lessons and Consequences for Canada”

Find the video recording of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence Webinar, "EU Digital Governance: Lessons and Consequences for Canada" below. Also available on the CES YouTube Channel. Timestamps available in the description of the YouTube video. The webinar was originally presented on 27 January, 2022. https://youtu.be/_nIpwtMrFQk This round... More

Monday, February 21, 2022

New Video “Belarus-Poland-Lithuania Migrant Crisis: Context and Concerns” Webinar

Watch the video recording of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence Webinar, "The Belarus-Poland-Lithuania Migrant Crisis: Context and Concerns"! Also available at the CES YouTube Channel. The webinar was originally presented on 24 November, 2021. Discussion of the geopolitical deadlock and humanitarian crisis between Poland, Lithuania, and Belarus... More

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Call for Applications: Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholar on Transatlantic Relations

The Centre for European Studies at Carleton University and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Foundation Office Canada) are inviting applications for the position of Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholar on Transatlantic Relations. Click on the image below to read the announcement and application details (details also are available here.) The successful... More

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Call for Applications: Graduate Student Travel-Research Grants for Spring/Summer 2022

The Centre for European Studies announces the call for applications for Graduate Student Travel-Research Grants for Spring and Summer 2022 is now open! Read more about the grant announcement and application details here. The grants, available for up to $2,000, provide an opportunity for both master's and doctoral graduate students to travel to the... More

Friday, January 7, 2022

New EU Policy Brief on “The EU’s approach to regulating artificial intelligence”

The newest Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence EU Policy Brief on regulating artificial intelligence written by Robert Gould is available to read here. Dr. Gould offers a succinct analysis of the background, challenges and key findings and policy implications of the European Union's (EU) very important Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) legislation... More

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

MA & PhD Students – Showcase Your Work! EU Issues Conference 2021 Call for Proposals

The Jean Monnet Project “EU Learning in Canadian High Schools” will be hosting a one-day conference on Friday, December 10, 2021, for high school students. The conference is focused on exploring and explaining important topics and issues relating to the European Union. The workshop will include a keynote speaker followed by three one-hour... More

Monday, November 22, 2021

EURUS Director Speaks on Impact of International Trade Deals on Food (In)Security

EURUS Director and Professor Crina Viju-Miljusevic sat down for a video interview to discuss the impact of international trade deals on food (in)security, as well as how the European Union’s food standards affect, and are affected by, its trading partners. Watch the video here. Professor Viju-Miljusevic is one of the scholars associated with the... More

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