July 7 - July 19, 2012 - Prague, Czech Republic
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In association with the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in European Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University, EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy is organising the tenth year of its European Summer School. This Summer School has always been truly diverse and international, as had been proven once again last year. Here, over 50 students from 25 countries around the world managed to successfully graduate.
The European Summer School 2012 it titled 'Europe at the Crossroads' and will focus on the current political and economic situation in the European Union. In this context, different policies and perspectives of the EU will we examined in depths (e.g. defense, agriculture, home affairs, energy security, budget, democracy promotions). All teachers participating in ESS 2012 possess broad academic and practical experiences and will strive to emphasise the views of the Central European Countries (Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia) in the European Union. Participants of the ESS 2012 will be able to discuss and learn more about the political and economic challenges the EU is facing in the framework of new institutional structures.
This extraordinary event will provide a great opportunity to share ideas with policy researchers from the Czech Republic that are carrying out research on EU policies. Thanks to the excellent relations and co-operation between EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy and many other organisations involved, 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 2012 you will be invited to participate in the process of exchanging thoughts and visions about the roles of Central European countries in shaping the EU policies with experts of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy as well as many other partners. EU policy analyses completed by the Institute constantly receive 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) and Policy Association for an Open Society (PASOS). Furthermore, it 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 both workshops and informal social interactions 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 the Central European culture. This part of the programme will be organised through a variety of visits and special events. The ESS marks an ideal component of a longer stay in the Czech Republic or other parts of Central and Eastern Europe during your summer of 2012.