Join us for the upcoming RE-ENGAGE project session at the National Scientific Conference “Integration through Research and Innovation,” hosted by Moldova State University. This special event, dedicated to the International Day of Science for Peace and Development, will feature international and local experts discussing EU democracy support, hybrid governance, and Moldova’s European integration in the context of current geopolitical challenges.
Date: 7 November 2024
Location: Moldova State University/online
Agenda:
7 November, 12:30-14:00 EET
Session 1: International Relations – Horizon Europe project RE-ENGAGE
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Moderators:
- Alexandru Solcan, Dean, Faculty of International Relations, Political and Administrative Sciences
- Valentina Teosa, Moldova RE-ENGAGE Horizon Europe Project Coordinator
Presentations:
- Natalia Putină, Moldova State University
“Regarding the Dimensions of National Resilience – A Systematic Analysis” - Morten Bøås, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), Oslo
“EU Democracy Support to Hybrid Regimes: Conceptualising a Multiverse of Interventions and Reactions” - Svetlana Cebotari, Moldova State University
“The Republic of Moldova-EU Dialogue in the Context of the Russia-Ukraine War: Realities and Perspectives” - Stefano Braghiroli, University of Tartu, Estonia
“The Future of the Eastern Partnership in Times of Geopolitical Uncertainty” - Vladimir Petrovic, Institute for Contemporary History, Belgrade, Serbia
“Hybrid Governance in Serbia: Origins and Manifestations” - Roman Petrov, Jean Monnet Chair in EU Law, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
“Impact of War on Democratisation Processes in Ukraine” - Eugen Cara, EU4Youth Programme Fellow, College of Europe, Warsaw
“Accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU with or without Defined Status for Transnistria”
7 November, 14:30-16:30 EET
Re-Engage roundtable with stakeholders
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Moderators:
- Valentina Teosa, Moldova RE-ENGAGE Horizon Europe Project Coordinator
- Pernille Rieker, RE-ENGAGE Project Coordinator, NUPI
Presentation of the RE-ENGAGE results:
- Pernille Rieker, NUPI
- Sophie Gueudet, Francesco Strazzari, Sant’Anna School for Advanced Studies
- Maia Machavariani, Eastern European Centre for Multiparty Democracy
- Valentina Teosa, Moldova State University
- Natalia Putină, Moldova State University: “Hybridity, Democratic Backsliding, and Resilience in Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine Since 1991”
- Piotr Buras, ECFR: “The Interest of Values: EU Democracy Promotion in the Western Balkans and Eastern Neighbourhood”
Discussion with stakeholders:
- Eugen Vizir, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Moldova
- Representant from the EU Delegation to Moldova TBC
- Natalia Spînu, European Institute for Political Studies in Moldova
- Arina Kraijdan, Centre for Continuous Electoral Training, Moldova
- Natalia Djandjgava, CMI Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation
- Inga Grigoriu, Association for Democracy Development
- Natalia Stercul, Association for Foreign Policy
- Grigore Vasilescu, EuroClub Moldova State University
Discussion with experts:
Alexandru Solcan, Cristina Ejova, Tatiana Busuncian, Boris Foca, Vladimir Sterpu, Cristina Morari, Irina Cojuhari, Irina Nicolaescu, Viorica Țicu, Pavel Vintila, and others from Moldova State University and European Institute for Political Studies in Moldova
Closing remarks:
- Alexandru Solcan, Dean, Faculty of International Relations, Political and Administrative Sciences (FIRPAS)
- Cristina Ejova, Head, International Relations Department, FIRPAS
