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Bienvenue sur la Page Officielle de l'Institut d'études européennes - ULB! L’Institut d’études européennes de l’Université libre de Bruxelles s’est affirmé, depuis sa création en 1963, comme un acteur clé dans les quatre domaines de la recherche, de l'enseignement, du débat public européen et des relations internationales, ce qui lui a valu d’être consacré comme centre d’excellence européen Jean M

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Welcome on the Official Page of the Institue for European Studies - ULB

The Institute for European Studies of the Université Libre de Bruxelles has, since its foundation in 1963, asserted itself as a key player in the four areas of research, education, European public debate and international relations. It has earned the Institute to be recognized as a Jean Monnet centre of excellence.

12/06/2026

The Horizon Europe RED-SPINEL project stands for Respond to Emerging Dissensus: Supranational Instruments and Norms of European Democracy. This EU-funded research project (2023–2026) seeks to shed light on how European liberal democracy is being contested and what this means for its future in the 21st century.

To this end, RED-SPINEL developed a new analytical lens centred on the concept of dissensus over liberal democracy. In this short clip, six scholars discuss the nature of this phenomenon, its impact on European governance, and the different forms it takes across national contexts, as well as the typology of dissensus developed by the project.

For more information, please consult the special issue of European Political Science (June 2025), coordinated by R. Coman and N. Brack, entitled “Dissensus over Liberal Democracy in Europe”.

Further information on the project’s research findings is available on the project website: redspinel.iee-ulb.eu

Credits : l’arbre à films

08/06/2026

🎥 Now on YouTube: IDEAS 2026 Keynote
By Mark Dawson (Hertie School), “Europe’s expanding coordination space”

Missed it or want to revisit the discussion? The full recording of the PROSPER Keynote from IDEAS 2026 is now available on YouTube!
💡 As part of IDEAS 2026: New Paths towards Prosperity in the European Union, this keynote explored the rise of the world of policy coordination as an alternative to the legal world, interacting with it but also supplanting it in key fields of EU governance.

👉 Watch the full keynote on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIPwkIJY-0w

🌱✨ Focus on Visiting Researcher Fernanda SchininàSince March 1st, we have had the pleasure of welcoming Fernanda Schinin...
05/06/2026

🌱✨ Focus on Visiting Researcher Fernanda Schininà

Since March 1st, we have had the pleasure of welcoming Fernanda Schininà, PhD researcher in Administrative Law, at the Institute for European Studies (IEE-ULB). Her work explores the EU’s green transition, focusing on the role of State aid, competition rules, and their impact on the internal market.
During her stay in Brussels, Fernanda engages with EU policymakers and contributes to ongoing debates on green industrial policy, recently presenting her research at the IDEAS Conference.

👉 Read the full article here: https://iee.ulb.be/en/visiting-research-stay/visiting-researcher-fernanda-schinina

Learning outside the classroom! Students from the Specialised Master’s in European Law at the Institut d’études européen...
03/06/2026

Learning outside the classroom!

Students from the Specialised Master’s in European Law at the Institut d’études européennes (IEE-ULB) recently had the opportunity to step inside the European Commission for a firsthand look at EU law in practice.

They were privileged to meet with top-level experts from the Commission's Legal Service, who shared insights into their daily work and the complex legal challenges shaping Europe today. During the visit, they met with Alberto de Gregorio Merino, Director General of the Legal Service ; Fernando Castillo de la Torre, Director and Principal Legal Adviser, Legal Service (Competition and Mergers) and Carlo Zadra, Principal Legal Adviser, Justice, Liberty and Security (JLS) Team.

Hearing from such practitioners bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world impact, an essential part of the IEE experience for our students.

🙏 A special thanks to our professors, Martin Martinez and Julio Baquero Cruz, for organizing this visit and providing them with this great opportunity!

🌍 IDEAS 2026 | Brussels, 27–29 May 2026 Last week, the IEE-ULB hosted the biennial Interdisciplinary Conference on Europ...
01/06/2026

🌍 IDEAS 2026 | Brussels, 27–29 May 2026

Last week, the IEE-ULB hosted the biennial Interdisciplinary Conference on European Advanced Studies (IDEAS 2026), a three-day scientific exchange bringing together scholars, policymakers, and experts to reflect on Europe’s future.
Organised by the Institut d’études européennes of the Université libre de Bruxelles (IEE-ULB), in collaboration with the Brussels School of Governance (BSoG-VUB) and the Politics and International Studies Department at the University of Warwick (PaIS-UoW), this edition was co-organised with the Jean Monnet Network PROSPER (coordinated by Dublin European Law Institute (DELI)).

✨ Under the theme “New paths towards prosperity in the European Union – Rethinking Governance, Integration and Collective Well-Being”, participants engaged in insightful discussions and forward-looking debates.

📸 A look back in images on some of the highlights:
🔹 Keynote lecture by Prof. Mark Dawson (Hertie School) on “Europe’s expanding coordination space”, chaired by Paul Dermine and Amandine Crespy (IEE-ULB) with a word of welcome by Federico Fabbrini (Dublin City University, Ireland), PI of the PROSPER Network
🔹 Policy panel on the future EU budget (2028–2034 MFF), featuring Gaetano D’Adamo, Guillaume Rey, Pierluigi Boda and Isabelle Buscke

🙏 A big thank you to all speakers, participants and partners who contributed to the success of this edition.

📷 Photo credits: l’arbre à films

June 9, 2026 - Join us for the report presentation:“The Union’s External Borders and Fundamental Rights”🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM...
01/06/2026

June 9, 2026 - Join us for the report presentation:
“The Union’s External Borders and Fundamental Rights”
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM

In preparation of the next FIDE Congress (to be held from 19 to 22 May 2027 in Helsinki), BEDER, in collaboration with the IEE-ULB, is organising an event to present the draft Belgian report on the topic « The Union’s External Borders and Fundamental Rights ». The issue is closely intertwined with European and national debates surrounding migration, with heightened tensions surrounding the respect of judicial decisions rendered by the Belgian Constitutional Court or the ECHR. The topic also touches upon the ways countries are preparing for the full implementation of the EU New Pact on Migration and Asylum, which aims to streamline migration policies and establish new governance structures.

👩‍⚖️ Speakers:
Joyce De Coninck (UGent)
Eleonora Frasca (UCLouvain)
Ruben Wissing(UGent)
Thomas Verellen (Utrecht)
Chloé Brière (ULB)

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to join the conversation on a critical European issue. Info and registration on iee.ulb.be

📢 Why choose the IEE-ULB? Let our alumni tell you! At the Institute for European Studies (IEE-ULB), our programmes combi...
26/05/2026

📢 Why choose the IEE-ULB? Let our alumni tell you!

At the Institute for European Studies (IEE-ULB), our programmes combine rigorous teaching with direct exposure to EU institutions, practitioners, and real-world policy environments. Whether specialising in European Law or pursuing a multidisciplinary path in European Studies, students gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to launch their careers at the European level.
Swipe left to read what our recent 2024-2025 graduates have to say about their journey in the heart of Europe!

👉 Ready to start your own journey? Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open.

☀️ Join the ECLAN Summer School 2026!Ready to deepen your expertise in EU criminal justice? The 22nd edition of the ECLA...
26/05/2026

☀️ Join the ECLAN Summer School 2026!

Ready to deepen your expertise in EU criminal justice? The 22nd edition of the ECLAN Summer School, organised at IEE-ULB in collaboration with the ECLAN network, is back from 29 June to 3 July 2026 — on site in Brussels and online.

‍👨‍🎓 Designed for practitioners, researchers, and students, this programme offers a unique interactive learning experience combining theory and practice, led by renowned academics, national experts, and European officials.

🔎 This year’s focus: EU procedural rights, with key topics including:
▫️Negotiating and Adopting EU Criminal Law Instruments
▫️Judicial cooperation in criminal matters
▫️The protection of defense rights in the digital era
▫️Defense rights in administrative punitive proceedings
▫️The new EU framework for victims’ rights

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with specialists and expand your knowledge in a dynamic, international environment!

📍 Location: IEE-ULB (Brussels) & online
📅 Dates: 29 June – 3 July 2026
🔗 Learn more & register: eclan.eu

✨ AlEUmni Afterwork Networking - Thank You for Joining Us! ✨ Last night, we were delighted to welcome members of the IEE...
19/05/2026

✨ AlEUmni Afterwork Networking - Thank You for Joining Us! ✨
 
Last night, we were delighted to welcome members of the IEE‑ULB alumni Community and students for the second edition of our AlEUmni Afterwork Networking.
A special thank you to our three alumni co‑organisers, Amandine, Julien, and Mirko for their great support in making this event happen.
A big thank you as well to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this event such a success!
 
Missed this edition? Stay tuned for upcoming events and alumni news 👉 https://iee.ulb.be/en/alumni-network
 
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✨ AlEUmni Afterwork Networking - Thank You for Joining Us! ✨ Last night, we were delighted to welcome members of the IEE...
19/05/2026

✨ AlEUmni Afterwork Networking - Thank You for Joining Us! ✨

Last night, we were delighted to welcome members of the IEE‑ULB alumni Community and students for the second edition of our AlEUmni Afterwork Networking.
A special thank you to our three alumni co‑organisers, Amandine Legros, Julien Bourgeois, and Mirko Ambrogetti for their great support in making this event happen.
A big thank you as well to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this event such a success!

Missed this edition? Stay tuned for upcoming events and alumni news 👉 https://iee.ulb.be/en/alumni-network

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