July 5 - July 15 2008, Prague, Czech Republic
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EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy associated with the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in European Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University is organizing the sixth year of European Summer School.
The European Summer School 2008 (ESS 2008) – Transatlantic Relations from Perspective of Central Europe – will focus on different aspects of EU - US relations (e.g. defence, terrorism, energy security, climate change, WTO, agriculture, democracy promotions etc.). All teachers participating at ESS 2008 have broad academic and practical experience and will strive to emphasize the standpoints of the Central European Countries (Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia) in the enlarged European Union. Participants of the ESS 2008 will learn about and discuss the political and economical challenges the US - EU relations are facing.
This extraordinary event will provide a great opportunity to share ideas with policy researchers from the Czech Republic carrying out the research on the EU policies, security issues and EU - US relations. Thanks to the excellent relations and co-operation between EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy and many other organizazions, you will have the opportunity to listen to and discuss the views of other experts. Taking part in this summer school you will not only gain the knowledge, but will also become an active designer of policy solutions and strategies.
As a student of the ESS 2008 you will be invited to participate in the process of exchanging thoughts and visions about the transatlantic relations and roles of Central European countries in this process with experts of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy and other Czech and international stakeholders. EU policy analyses completed by the Institute received a high evaluation from both Czech and international policy makers. EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy is a member of the European Policy Institute Network (EPIN) or Policy Association for an Open Society (PASOS) and supports international cooperation for EU policy research and evaluation. (For more information on the research programs please refer to: www.europeum.org)
Bringing international students to Prague for the intensive ten days programme is intended to be a fruitful academic and cross-cultural experience combining workshops and informal social interaction with your colleagues – students of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. Living and studying in Prague, one of the most fascinating capitals of Europe, will enable you to explore the richness and beauty of Central European culture. This part of the programme will be organized through a variety of visits and special events. The ESS makes an ideal component of a longer stay in the Czech Republic or other parts of Central and Eastern Europe during your summer of 2008.