Jean Monnet Chair on Integration, Cooperation, and Norms: Building Bridges Between the EU and Latin America

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"The Jean Monnet Chair project ""BRIDGES"" enhances EU studies in Latin America by examining governance and integration, interregional dialogue and cooperation, and global norm-setting. It explores the EU’s institutional architecture and decision-making to draw lessons for Latin American regionalism, analyses EU-Latin America relations, including trade agreements and cooperation mechanisms, and studies the EU’s influence on global challenges like climate change, sustainable development, and trade. The project promotes excellence in teaching and research through a comprehensive EU webinar delivered by Prof. María Victoria Alvarez, and a wide range of virtual and in-person activities. It bridges academia and society by engaging not only students but also policymakers and civil society in discussions on EU policies and cooperation. By generating insights into governance, interregional cooperation, and global challenges, the project fosters student engagement through debates, simulations, and case studies while increasing public understanding of EU policies through interactive workshops and public lectures. Combining rigorous EU studies with outreach and public diplomacy, BRIDGES strengthens the promotion of EU values and its role in Latin America."