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Conversations and Commentaries on Europe: Video Resources

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  2. Conversations and Commentaries on Europe: Video Resources

 

ESC has online video offerings for select items from its extensive programming.  These resources are meant to ehance transatlantic conversations happening and enrich understandings of Europe here in the United States.

Resources can be used as classroom aids, out-of-classroom assignments, or as background for research papers.  Please provide proper citation of any of the resources used (examples below). Please let us know how you are using the videos! Send a message to europeanstudies@pitt.edu with your stories. 

You can also watch our collection on the UCIS YouTube Channel.

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Trade, Technology, and the Transatlantic Relationship
A conversation with European Commission Executive Vice Preseidnet Valdis Dombrovskis

September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

Beyond the Ballot: Democratic Backsliding and the Rule of Law in Europe

Democratic Backsliding and the Rule of Law in Europe
Tuesday, January 28, 2025

This panel will delve into the issue of democratic backsliding across Europe, with a particular focus on its implications for the European Union. In light of the pivotal elections of 2024, the discussion aims to explore historical contexts and shed light on emerging threats to democratic principles in the region.

Moderators:

  • Kylie Baker, University of Pittsburgh
  • Alina Korathu, University of Pittsburgh
  • Erica Edwards, University of Pittsburgh

Panelists:

  • Pieter de Wilde, University of Groningen, Netherlands
  • Michael Blauberger, Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg

Beyond the Ballot: Europe’s Youth Speak on Democracy

Europe’s Youth Speak on Democracy
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

How are Europe’s youth expressing their dissatisfaction with the state of democracy? Explore this timely question with us! This panel discussion will delve into the impactful roles young Europeans play amidst political upheaval and economic challenges. Join moderator Erica Edwards and distinguished panelists Albena Azmanova (University of Kent) and James Sloam (Royal Holloway, University of London) as we unpack current trends in youth participation, barriers to political involvement, and new strategies to boost civic engagement. Don’t miss this dynamic conversation on shaping the democratic future of Europe.

Moderator:

  • Erica Edwards, University of Pittsburgh Erica Edwards, University of Pittsburgh 

Panelists:

  • Albena Azmanova, University of Kent
  • James Sloam, Royal Holloway, University of London

Beyond the Ballot - What do the 2024 European elections tell us about democracy today?

Beyond the Ballot - What do the 2024 European elections tell us about democracy today?
Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Join us as we dive into the results of the 2024 European Parliamentary, British, and French Elections with our expert panel. Discover what these outcomes reveal about the current state of democracy in Europe.

Moderators:

-Erica Edwards, University of Pittsburgh

-Jae-Jae Spoon, University of Pittsburgh

Panelists:

-Tim Bale, Queen Mary University of London

-Diane Bolet, University of Essex

-Simon Hix, European University Institute

Beyond the Ballot - Democratizing the EU: Is there a need for institutional reform?

Democratizing the EU: Is there a need for institutional reform?

Event was on October 22, 2024. Dive into the history of EU democracy, from the first direct EP elections in 1979 through successive Treaty reforms, and explore the ongoing challenges in enhancing the EU's democratic legitimacy. Engage with our expert panelists, including Manuel Müller from the Finnish Institute of International Affairs and Christine Neuhold, Professor at Maastricht University, as we consider ways to address both real and perceived democratic deficits in the EU.

Moderator:

  • Erica Edwards, University of Pittsburgh

Panelists:

  • Manuel Müller, Finnish Institute of International Affairs
  • Christine Neuhold, Maastricht University