Facing war - European dialogues
The "Facing war - European dialogues" project consists of a series of events bringing together leading figures from research, think tanks, the media and the public sphere to support discussion and debate on the upheavals in Europe caused by the war in Ukraine.
By bringing together these expert voices from across the continent, supporting cross-fertilization between disciplines, and also facilitating direct interaction with the general public, the project aims to contrast the global issues facing the European project with the local contexts in which the people of Europe approach them.
"Facing war - European dialogues" is being developed around two axes:
- An event base consisting of themed public meetings in various European cities;
- A red thread entitled "Where is Europe? " allowing each city hosting the event ("Where is Europe in Prague?", "Where is Europe in Vilnius?", etc.) to highlight past or current "experiences of Europe".
European Dialogues in 2026
Following on from previous editions, "Facing War - European Dialogues" in 2026 highlights, in the context of current geopolitical tensions, the dual challenge of better understanding the narratives shaping local contexts and supporting citizen participation in democratic debate and process in Europe.
The European Dialogues interrogate the political, cultural and societal upheavals engendered in Europe by the war in Ukraine, through meetings, debates and intellectual exchanges. From May 27 to 29 in Athens and in the autumn in Lisbon.
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