Conference Europe's Future: Challenges and Projections

Lusófona University invites the academic community and the general public to celebrate Europe Day with an event dedicated to reflecting on the challenges and future projections of the European Union. This day commemorates the “Schuman Declaration”, a historic milestone in political cooperation and unity among European countries.

With a comprehensive programme, the event includes conferences, a roundtable discussion on the EU’s evolving geopolitical landscape, and a practical workshop on how to write a policy paper. Experiences will also be shared by experts and academics in the field, such as Tomé Ribeiro Gomes, Corina Lozovan, and Alain Montalvão Lantoine.

The initiative will take place at the Agostinho da Silva Auditorium and Building S - Room S.0.11. of Lusófona University - Lisbon University Centre, from 10h to 17h, with free entry. Don’t miss this opportunity to take part in an enriching debate and contribute to shaping the future of Europe.

Programme

10h30 | Opening Session (Agostinho da Silva Auditorium)

• António Costa Pinto – Dean of the Faculty
• Susana Rogeiro Nina – Director of the European Studies and International Relations Programme

11h00 | Roundtable – Changing Geopolitics in the European Union

Outermost Regions and the EU’s Strategic Autonomy

• Tomé Ribeiro Gomes – UBI

Public Opinion on the European Union: Patterns, Trends, and Challenges

• Mariana Carmo Duarte – ICS

International Cooperation on Border Management – The Role of the EU/Frontex Agency

• Alain Montalvão Lantoine – Frontex

Moderator:

• Teresa Ruel – LusoGlobe / ULusófona

14h00 | Celebrating Europe (Building S – Room S.0.11.)

14h30 | European Studies Quiz

Moderators:

• Patrícia Oliveira – LusoGlobe / ULusófona
• Inês Castanhas – Final-year Undergraduate Student in European Studies and International Relations

16h00 | Sharing Session – Experience Told