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Description (abstract)
The purpose of debate in the network is twofold: By debating Europe in citizen focus groups, conferences, social media, and further publications and events the network aims on one hand at generating a dialogue and an enhanced understanding of the EU among citizens. On the other hand, the network aims at learning what citizens’ reasons are to be critical or distanced from the EU. The network activities will lead to fruitful exchanges between academics, especially young researchers, students, citizens, civil society activists and EU practitioners, i.e. EU officials, as well as EU and national politicians. The process of exchanging and debating enhances the legitimacy of the EU not only as a polity, but also as a policy-making process by regaining citizen’s trust in their ability to use political discussions to influence the policy-making process, including a wide range of actors.
Layman's description
Keywords: democracy, participation, policy learning, communication, politicization, inclusivity, openness, accessibility, citizens’ political judgement
The Jean Monnet Network “Debating Europe” (DebatEU) uses debate as a methodology for
spreading knowledge on the European Union (EU) to target groups previously not well informed
gaining knowledge about citizens´ opinions
integrating teaching and research activities
enhancing exchange between citizens, students, academics and EU practitioners via conferences, events, a website, social media and various publications.
The Jean Monnet Network “Debating Europe” (DebatEU) uses debate as a methodology for
spreading knowledge on the European Union (EU) to target groups previously not well informed
gaining knowledge about citizens´ opinions
integrating teaching and research activities
enhancing exchange between citizens, students, academics and EU practitioners via conferences, events, a website, social media and various publications.
Short title | Debating Europe |
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Acronym | DebatEU |
Status | Finished |
Effective start/end date | 01/09/2020 → 31/08/2023 |
Fields of Science
- 5171 Political Science
- democracy
- participation
- policy learning
- citizen communication
- citizen inclusion
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DebatEU Conference 11-12.9.2023, Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Zilliacus, K. (Speaker: Opponent/discussant), Kauppi, N. (Speaker: Opponent/discussant), Wiesner, C. (Chair) & Beauvallet, W. (Speaker: Opponent/discussant)
11 Sept 2023 → 12 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Talks
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Jean Monet Webinar, Finnish National Agency for Education
Zilliacus, K. (Speaker)
12 Dec 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Researching Europe
Zilliacus, K. (Speaker: Opponent/discussant), Kauppi, N. (Speaker: Opponent/discussant), Wiesner, C. (Chair) & Beauvallet, W. (Attendee)
18 May 2021 → 19 May 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Talks