Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence

📢 Join Us Today at 12:30 p.m.!
Don’t miss our next Brown Bag Series session featuring Ryan Coleman, who will lead an insightful discussion on far-right populism in Europe.
Bring your lunch, your curiosity, and your questions—this will be a thought‑provoking conversation you won’t want to miss! >>https://tinyurl.com/2pj5szdf

On January 27, the Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence hosted an in-depth lecture examining the trajectory of Europe's Energy transition - its ambitions, complexities, and evolving landscape. The event featured Dr. Kellan Anfinson, Assistant Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies at the University of South Florida, If you missed our event, you may now view a recording of it by clicking on the link below: https://tinyurl.com/4za28ec4

As we close this semester, we wish you a warm holiday season, a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year. We look forward to welcoming you to our Spring 2026 events and continuing this journey of learning and collaboration together.

🌍 Fall 2025 Highlights: A Semester of Impact and Innovation 🌍
We’re excited to share the Fall 2025 Newsletter from the European & Eurasian Studies Program and the Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence!
This semester has been packed with dynamic events, groundbreaking collaborations, and meaningful opportunities to connect with scholars, students, and community partners. From thought-provoking lectures to international initiatives, we continue to foster dialogue and understanding of Europe and Eurasia’s role in today’s world.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to students, faculty, speakers, sponsors, and friends for your unwavering support and engagement, and look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming events this Spring 2026.
👉 Read the full newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/bdzc3zuj

Happy Independence Day, Finland!

Finland has been part of the European Union since 1995, the European Area since 1999, and the Schengen Area since 2001. It held the presidency of the Council of the European Union three times: 1999, 2006, and 2019. For more information on Finland, visit the European Union website: https://tinyurl.com/5ca5hhc9

16 years ago, on December 1, 2009, the Treaty of Lisbon entered into force and shaped the EU as we know it today:

🔹 the European Council became an EU institution
🔹 a new key EU role was created: the President of the European Council
🔹 law-making was made more efficient, democratic and transparent
🔹 the Charter of Fundamental Rights became legally binding
(Source: Council of the European Union)

Find out more --> https://tinyurl.com/43cn62re

Happy National Day to all our Romanian friends. La multi ani, Romania!

A Historic Day at FIU!
Last week, we had the incredible honor of welcoming H.E. Jovita Neliupšienė, Ambassador of the European Union in the United States , along with 14 European Ambassadors to the Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence and the FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs at Florida International University.
🇪🇺 This was the first-ever joint visit by the EU Ambassador and European Ambassadors to Florida — a truly historic moment for FIU and our community!
We’re so grateful for the powerful presentation and discussion on Transatlantic Partnership and EU-Florida Relations, covering key topics like foreign policy, defense, unity, and trade. Our students had the unique opportunity to engage directly with these distinguished diplomats.
🌍 Countries represented included: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Luxembourg, Estonia, Finland, France, and Portugal.
🙏 A heartfelt thanks to FIU President Jeanette M. Nuñez for welcoming the delegation. Special thanks to Dr. Markus Thiel for moderating the distinguished panel; the Consuls General of Consulate of France in Miami; Ireland, Netherlands, and the Honorary Consul of Monaco for joining us.
👏 Huge appreciation to our amazing teams at SIPA and the FIU College of Law for making this event a success!
📸 Stay tuned for photos and highlights from this unforgettable day.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Despoina Anagnostopoulou, Professor in EU Law and Policies at the University of Macedonia, Greece, for joining us this week and delivering an insightful presentation on EU sanctions within the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy.
Using Ukraine as a case study, our students explored the complexities of EU law and policy, gaining valuable perspectives on how international relations and legal frameworks intersect.
👏 Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion!
📘 For more information: https://tinyurl.com/2t29tcfj

🌍 Thanks & appreciation to Dr. Müge Aknur from for an outstanding presentation on Türkiye’s role as a bridge between Europe & the Middle East! 🇹🇷🤝🌍
Hosted by and , the event sparked meaningful dialogue and insights. Grateful for the collaboration and exchange! 🙌
More information here: https://tinyurl.com/4uvwtwsa

What an honor! 🇩🇪🇺🇸
We had the pleasure of hosting Metin Hakverdi, the German Government’s Transatlantic Coordinator and Member of the Bundestag, along with the Consul General of Germany, for a meaningful conversation with faculty and students last week.
Together, we explored the current state of higher education in the U.S. and the importance of strong transatlantic relations. Grateful for the opportunity to connect and collaborate across borders!