CORE - Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence

The CORE Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence participated in this year’s Campus Festival in Debrecen with a roundtable discussion titled “The EU and the Youth”, exploring how young Europeans perceive the European Union, European identity, and the opportunities and challenges shaping their future.

The discussion featured Prof. Dr. Boglárka Koller, expert on European integration and identity, and Janka Németh, a student representative of the International and European Advanced College (LUPS), who shared valuable first-hand perspectives on how young people engage with the EU today. The conversation was moderated by Annamária Kitta, Head of Office for Talent Management and Scientific Skills Development (LUPS).

The panel addressed a wide range of topics, including youth participation in European decision-making, mobility programmes such as Erasmus+, the role of social media in shaping opinions about the EU, and the issues that matter most to young people, from housing and employment to climate action and mental well-being. The discussion also reflected on what it means to be both Hungarian and European, highlighting the importance of multiple identities in an increasingly interconnected Europe.

By bringing together academic expertise and authentic student experiences, the event offered a meaningful opportunity to engage festival-goers in a dialogue about Europe’s future and the role of young citizens in shaping it.

https://core.uni-nke.hu/events/campus-festival-2026

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#esdc #doctoralschool #summeruniversity #differentiatedintegration #securityanddefence #jeanmonnet #ludovikauniversity #eudefence #research | Boglárka Koller PhD Honored to have participated as a speaker at the Doctoral School Summer University of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC), held from 29 June to 3 July 2026. It was a privilege to present my research on differentiated integration and defence developments, conducted at the CORE Jean Monne...

Call for Speakers: Apply to TEDx Ludovika University (October 20)

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for speakers at TEDx Ludovika University, which will take place on October 20 in Budapest.

We are looking for inspiring individuals with original and impactful ideas that reflect the TEDx philosophy of “ideas worth spreading.”

If you would like to take the stage, please complete the official application form and submit it according to the instructions provided in the document.

Application requirements:

- Completed application form (submitted as a PDF or equivalent)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A short introductory video (maximum 2 minutes) presenting yourself and your idea

Applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected]

Deadline for submission: August 31
Notification of results: by September 15

Please note that only complete applications sent by email with all required attachments will be considered.

https://core.uni-nke.hu/events/tedx-ludovika-university

https://core.uni-nke.hu/hirek/2026/06/17/international-conference-on-the-milestones-and-future-of-european-integration

International Conference on the Milestones and Future of European Integration International Conference on the Milestones and Future of European Integration On 12 June 2026, the Ludovika University of Public Service hosted a prestigious international academic event dedicated to the past, present, and future of European integration. The Faculty of Public Governance and Internat...

On 19 May, Jean Monnet CORE had the honor of welcoming H.E. Jeroen Vergeylen, Ambassador of Belgium to Hungary.
The discussion focused on the current state of European integration, the EU’s long-term competitiveness, and key economic, social, and geopolitical challenges facing Member States. Participants explored the future of the European economy, the complexities of maintaining social cohesion, and the impacts of migration and the green transition. The concept of a multi-speed Europe was also addressed, highlighting how differing national interests shape the deepening of integration and the future functioning of the Union.

Regisztráció: https://ludevent.uni-nke.hu/event/6431/

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#jeanmonnet #europeanunion #research #academicexchange #europeanidentity #enlargement | Boglárka Koller PhD Back from the University Côte d’Azur in Nice, where I had the pleasure of delivering lectures on differentiated integration, EU defence, enlargement, and the challenges of European identity. It was a great experience to meet and exchange ideas with professors, and to bring the results of my resea...

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#universityofsalento #isufi #jeanmonnet #talentmanagement #knowledgeexchange #highereducation #internationalcooperation | Boglárka Koller PhD It was a great pleasure to visit the Università del Salento, Lecce, Italy – the School of Advanced Studies ISUFI - with students from the International and European Advanced College (Nemzetközi és Európai Szakkollégium, NESZK, Ludovika). I was also pleased to give a talk on the results of my ...

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#jeanmonnetactions #futureofeurope #debate #highereducation #eustudies | Boglárka Koller PhD Within the framework of the CORE Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, we held a dedicated debate session on the future of the European Union. Our students stepped in front of the cameras and truly shone, demonstrating not only excellent knowledge but also impressive debate skills, critical thinking, an...