Sense of Europe from Within

Léonce Bekemans holds degrees in International Economics, Philosophy, International Studies and a PhD in International Economic Relations. He is a Jean Monnet professor ad personam, with extensive experience gained, among others, at the European University Institute in Florence and the College of Europe in Bruges. He has collaborated for many years with the University of Padua as a Jean Monnet Professor, focusing on European Studies, intercultural dialogue, multi-level governance and human rights.

• 1. The educational-cultural dimension of renewing European citizenship2. Educational challenges and perspectives in multiculturalism vs interculturalism: citizenship education for intercultural realities3. Territorial Cooperation and Multi-level Governance: The stimulating role of the Committee of the Regions4. Challenges and Responsibilities of the European Socio-Economic Model in the Global World5. Intercultural Dialogue and Human Rights. A crucial link for building intercultural competences6. Education for Intercultural Realities in a Globalising World (Market)Society7. The Role of Education in the rethinking of Europe in a global perspective8. The Future of Education in a (drastically) changing Europe9. Citizens’ Participation and Participatory Governance in the EU10. Robert Schuman’s concept of «European Community»: what lessons for Europe’s future?11. (Re)Thinking Europe: A Contribution to the Future of the European Project12. Europe’s Future in a Community Perspective13. Reshaping Europe in complex Covid-19 times. Need for cultural sensitivity in a European reconstruction process14. Citizenship15. EU and the Western Balkans in turbulent times: education, participation and solidarity