Debating Europe: Internal and External Dynamics of European Integration (DEBUE), funded by the EU’s Jean Monnet scheme and led by Dr. Kerry Longhurst, is a dynamic initiative aimed at deepening understanding of European integration challenges. This innovative project stands as a beacon of intellectual inquiry and critical analysis in today’s ever-evolving European landscape. It serves as a platform for profound learning and informed discourse on the myriad challenges shaping European integration and defining the EU’s global role.

Through podcasts and structured modules, DEBUE equips participants with nuanced insights into EU values, democracy, and more. Dr. Kerry Longhurst, Head of the DEBUE project, spearheads this vital initiative, fostering informed dialogue and shaping Europe’s future.

The New EU Enlargement Momentum: New Members in a Novel Context

In the latest episode of the Jean Monnet DEBUE podcast, we delve into the evolving landscape of EU enlargement and shed light on the ongoing conflict in Russia’s eastern neighborhood and its implications for the enlargement process.

Panelists – Dr. Vanessa Tinker, Dr. Kerry Longhurst, and Arslan Suleymanov explore how the war in Russia’s neighborhood has reignited discussions about EU enlargement, which had previously been stagnant. They examine the extensive criteria that potential candidates, such as Bosnia and Herzegovina and Moldova, must meet to join the EU, spanning areas such as policy sectors, the rule of law, and democracy.

The podcast was produced at Collegium Civitas as part of the DEBUE project: “Debating Europe: Internal and External Dynamics of European Integration.” The project is co-funded by the European Union under the Jean Monnet Programme.