18.09.2024 EUPeace Project Panel at ECPR Annual Meeting: A Collaborative Effort in EU Global Governance Research

At the recent European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) Annual Meeting in Dublin, one of the EUPeace projects took centre stage through a dedicated panel, showcasing cutting-edge research on the EU as a global governance actor. The panel, named after the project, highlighted the collaborative efforts and significant contributions of scholars from four EUPeace universities (Comillas, Calabria, Limoges, Marburg).

Panel Overview

Daniela Serban, the PI of the EU as a global governance actor project (Universidad Pontificia Comillas) served as the panel chair. The panel provided a comprehensive overview of the EU's role in global governance. Besides chairing the panel, Serban also presented a pioneering research agenda focusing on the EU's influence and strategic positioning in global affairs.

Andrea Betti (Universidad Pontificia Comillas) delved into the complexities of politicisation within the European Commission, particularly in the context of the Global Gateway initiative. Betti's insights, coupled with his role as the panel's discussant, stimulated engaging discussions about the EU’s policy dynamics.

Emilie Chevalier from the University of Limoges presented her paper titled “Behind Techniques, the Politics: The Consequences of EU Politics in Global Governance in Environmental Matters”. Her presentation highlighted the intersection of environmental policies and global governance, offering a critical perspective on the EU’s impact in these areas.

Donatella Viola from the University of Calabria provided an in-depth analysis of the European Union's response to the Ukrainian crisis, focusing on the European Parliament’s perspective. Her work underscored the EU’s strategic and political responses to international crises.

Felix Anderl and Christin Stūhlen from the University of Marburg discussed land policies within the EU and the broader implications for external land governance. Their research presented a nuanced view of land policy dynamics and the EU’s role in managing land resources beyond its borders.

Impact and Future Directions

The interaction and feedback exchanged during the panel sessions have proven invaluable. The discussions not only enhanced the quality of the presented research but also fostered a collaborative network among the four EUPeace universities. This newly established network will facilitate the sharing of research findings and academic resources among the four institutions, enhancing the scholarly community’s engagement with EU governance topics.

The panel’s success marks a significant step towards publishing the presented research and creating an active community of EU researchers within EUPeace. By bridging connections between young and established scholars, this EUPeace project is poised to contribute meaningfully to the academic discourse on EU global governance and policy-making.