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SUMMARY:Special Lecture - "Current Issues in French Politics\, Society and Culture" 16 February 2022
DESCRIPTION:Special Lecture \nOn \nCurrent Issues in French Politics\, Society and Culture \n16 February 2022 \n \n  \nEvent Report \nJean Monnet Module on Understanding Europe Integration Through Regional Lens\, along with the Centre for European Studies\, SIS\, JNU organised an online Special Lecture on “Current Issues in French Politics\, Society and Culture” on 16 February 2022. \nDr Matthias Waechter\, Director General of CIFE\, Centre international de formation Européenne\, Nice\, France was the speaker of the event. As part of his presentation\, Dr. Waechter spoke extensively on globalisation in France\, the issue of immigration\, and the role of France in Europe. The presentation explored key themes that have shaped contemporary French politics\, society\, and culture. \nDr. Waechter began by offering a deeper insight into the French society by revealing that not all parts of France were integrated into the globalised economy. In fact\, areas such as the old industrial regions and backwards agricultural regions were still left behind to be open to the impact of globalisation. He also stated that in recent opinion polls conducted in France\, 60 % consider globalisation not as an opportunity but as a threat. Additionally\, 67 % thought it would have negative consequences for France\, and 56 % considered it as a menace to French identity. Dr. Waechtar explained that globalisation as a phenomenon in France was a force that challenged the traditional French model. While often celebrated as a driver of economic growth and cultural exchange\, globalisation has also been perceived as a threat to national sovereignty and cultural identity. It was viewed as the result of the rise of neoliberalism\, and the homogenising influence of Anglo-Saxon culture\, which was also seen as particularly problematic. \nIn the second theme on the French exception\, Dr. Waechtar highlighted the unique characteristics of French society. The emphasis on social justice\, state intervention\, and collective action has been a defining feature of the French model. However\, the pressures of globalisation have forced France to confront the question of whether it can maintain its distinctive identity while adapting to the demands of the global economy. He remarked how President Macron’s reform agenda\, aimed at modernising the French economy and improving its competitiveness\, has sparked significant debate. Critics argue that these reforms threaten the very essence of the French social model\, particularly the role of the state as a provider of social services. \nIn continuation of the discussions on globalisation and France\, Dr. Waechtar also discussed immigration\, which has been a highly contentious issue in France for decades. While France has a long history of immigration\, the nature of immigration flows has changed significantly in recent decades. The influx of immigrants from former French colonies in North Africa has led to increased tensions and social divisions. The issue of Islam and immigration has further complicated the debate\, with concerns about the integration of Muslim immigrants and the impact of religious extremism. The 2004 ban on religious symbols in schools\, for example\, was a controversial measure aimed at promoting secularism and preventing religious divisions. More recently\, the terrorist attacks of 2015 and 2016 have intensified fears about the threat posed by radical Islam and the potential for social unrest. \nThe final theme\, France’s role in Europe and the world\, explored the nation’s evolving position on the global stage. Dr. Waechtar explained that\, traditionally\, France has sought to maintain its independence and influence through multilateralism. However\, the rise of other powers\, such as Germany\, and the challenges of globalisation have forced France to reassess its strategic priorities. The rejection of the EU Constitution in 2005 highlighted the deep-seated scepticism among many French citizens towards European integration. While Macron and his supporters advocate for a stronger and more integrated Europe\, others argue for a return to national sovereignty and protectionism. \nDr. Waechtar’s lecture provided a comprehensive overview of the key challenges facing France in the 21st century. He concluded his lecture by emphasising how the interplay between globalisation\, national identity\, and social justice is a complex and multifaceted issue that will continue to shape French politics and society for years to come. \n 
URL:https://jeanmonnetjnu.com/event/special-lecture-current-issues-in-french-politics-society-and-culture-16-february-2022/
CATEGORIES:Jean Monnet Chair
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SUMMARY:Ambassadors’ Roundtable - "Nordic Strategic ties with India" 19 April 2021
DESCRIPTION:Ambassadors’ Roundtable 19 April 2021 Nordic Strategic ties with India  \nThe Nordic Summer School was kicked off with an Ambassadors’ Roundtable. \n  \nH.E. Freddy Svane\, Ambassador of Denmark to India \nH.E. Ritva Koukku-Ronde\, Ambassador of Finland to India \nH.E. Hans Jacob Frydenlund\, Ambassador of Norway to India and \nH.E. Klas Molin\, Ambassador of Sweden to India\, participated in the roundtable.
URL:https://jeanmonnetjnu.com/event/ambassadors-roundtable-nordic-strategic-ties-with-india-19-april-2021/
CATEGORIES:Jean Monnet Module
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SUMMARY:"Nordic Summer School" - 19 to 23 April 2021
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nConcept Note \n \nA brochure of the Program can be accessed here \nReport  \n 
URL:https://jeanmonnetjnu.com/event/workshop-on-the-nordics/
CATEGORIES:Jean Monnet Module
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SUMMARY:Young Researchers' Conference - "Immigration and Europe: Trends\, Shifts and Perspectives" 23 & 24 March\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Concept Note \nThe history of human evolution is a history of movement\, migration and assimilation. Across time\, humans have moved across vast distances in search of food\, shelter\, better opportunities and an improved quality of life. While the nature and pace of movement shifted with the advent of nation-states and with them borders and restrictions on mobility\, movement of people itself has never ceased to be a fundamental aspect of human society. \nThe period following the Second World War in Europe was one of reconstruction and rapprochement. It heralded a new phase of migration to the continent as a number of Western European countries invited ‘guest workers’ from countries in Eastern Europe and Turkey whereas the United Kingdom and France saw the movement of people from erstwhile colonies. Europe saw a slow but decisive shift in character during this time with a new period of bilateral cooperation\, representative democracy\, free market economics and ethno-religious diversity among states. \nThe advent of globalisation\, with the exponential transformation in information and communication technology and the unprecedented rise of transatlantic relations heralded a new age in human migration. In Europe\, this period coincided with the birth of the European Union and the subsequent introduction of the Schengen Area in the early 21st century\, marking an age of free movement unlike any in the history of Europe. \nThe contemporary period has emerged as a key phase of contestation around issues of immigration and assimilation in Europe as reflected during the refugee “crisis” in 2015. The assignment of the word “crisis”\, while debatable\, is in itself a reflection of how the rapid increase in asylum seekers and refugees coming to Europe\, on top of the economically motivated migrants\, has pushed the European Union beyond the tipping point. These developments riding on the back of others like the Eurozone crisis\, increased terror attacks and security concerns\, Brexit present a unique and challenging set of issues as much for the member states as for European Union. \nThis long history of migration across the globe in general\, and Europe in particular\, presents an interesting range of themes and questions for researchers. The period following the Second World War pushed countries for the first time to debate and think around questions of settlement and integration\, restrictions on immigration flows\, policies related to immigrants and the intricacies of balancing cultural diversity. This led to several theories\, models\, and strategies on how to deal with the emerging ethnic and cultural diversity in Europe – assimilation\, integration\, multiculturalism\, and interculturalism are all responses to the debates from that period. \nThe contemporary period has invoked similar yet distinct questions. A significant drop in the level of economic development following the Eurozone crisis\, increase in instances of terrorist violence and a rise in support of anti-immigration political stances has produced a climate of xenophobia on the continent. This has also led to a re-thinking and re-evaluation of the original models and strategies of integration from all quarters. While those opposed to immigration point to the failure of integration as a sign of cultural “incompatibility” between Europe and the immigrants\, those supporting them argue that it reflects a need for putting newer and better policies in place and not abandoning immigrants altogether. This has led to sharp divisions emerging between member states and governments that fall on either side of the spectrum. A Pew Centre survey from 2017 saw 43% of the respondents supporting keeping immigration levels as it is while 38% supporting a reduction in the rates of immigration1. The same survey\, conducted across 15 countries\, asked respondents whether they felt Islam was compatible with their national culture and values. While there was no clear consensus\, less than 50% of the respondents felt there was no contradiction in 14 out of the 15 countries with France (52%) being the exception. \n  \nThe situation is further complicated by the role played by other actors like the media\, the Church and civil society organisations. The media has been responsible for deliberately inciting anti-immigration sentiments by selective and biased coverage of the topic whereas the Church has emerged as an ambivalent player. A number of civil society organisations have taken the lead in organising material and financial support for incoming people and have addressed the gap left by unwilling states. \n  \nAll these developments merit close academic scrutiny and present an exciting field of research. It is with this in mind that the Centre for European Studies\, Jean Monnet Chair on Democracy\, Diversity and European Identity in the European Union\, is organising ‘The Young Researchers’ Conference 2021 on Immigration and Europe: Trends\, Shifts and Perspectives from 23-24 March 2021. We invite contributions for original papers on the following broad themes. \n  \n\nImmigration and cultural diversity\nMedia and the narrative of Immigration\nEmergence of civil society organisations\nRefugee crisis and securitisation\nEuropean policy for asylum/refugees\nAnti-immigration movements and xenophobia\nRefugee quotas and role of the European Union\nGender and Immigration\nRole of internet\, social media and online activism\n\n  \nPapers will be selected on the basis of 200-250 words abstract to be submitted latest by 29th January 2021 to ceusconference2021@gmail.com. Given the constraints on mobility imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic\, and to facilitate as wide-ranging participation as possible\, the conference will be held on an entirely online platform. Decisions regarding the inclusion of proposed papers in the conference shall be mailed out by early February. \n 
URL:https://jeanmonnetjnu.com/event/the-young-researchers-conference/
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