From the Archives: One year ago, Laia Comerma examined how concerns over China have shaped the EU's trade defence instruments and evolving approach to economic security. Still highly relevant today. Read more: [link] #EUStudies #Trade #China

New in JCMS Can the EU shape the global rules for AI? Sina Hoch examines the EU's role in negotiating the Council of Europe's AI Framework Convention and what it reveals about the EU's influence on global AI governance. Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #AI #EUStudies #OpenAccess

📄 New Policy Commentary: Is the EU's Digital Services Act delivering on its promises? Gerda Falkner argues the DSA falls short of meaningful platform reform. Read more open access here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #EUPolitics #DigitalPolicy

Join us at the @uaces.bsky.social Doctoral Training Academy in Prague! JCMS will be taking part in Publishing in European Studies, discussing publishing, peer review and developing your publication strategy. Register here: uaces.civiplus.net/civicrm/even... #EuropeanStudies #PhD

📍Save the date!📍 The @uaces.bsky.social 57th Annual Conference will take place in Bordeaux, France, from 30th August to 1st September 2027. We look forward to seeing the European Studies community there. #UACES #EuropeanStudies

UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies)@uaces.bsky.social · 3w ago

UACES 57th Annual Conference is Heading to Bordeaux We're delighted to announce that the UACES 57th Annual Conference will take place at ESSCA School of Management in Bordeaux, France, from 30 August to 1 September 2027. #UACES #EuropeanStudies #AcademicConference #Bordeaux #ResearchCommunity

🎥 Introducing our new JCMS Interview Series 🎥 JCMS editor Paul James Cardwell shares practical advice for PhD researchers and early career academics on publishing, developing research, and engaging with journals. Q: What publishing advice has stayed with you? #EuropeanStudies #UACES #JCMS

New in JCMS. Alasdair R. Young & Scott A. W. Brown (@scottawbrown.bsky.social) examine the limits of the EU's geoeconomic turn, exploring economic security, China, export controls and 5G. Read the Open Access article: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... #JCMS #OpenAccess

Today is the last day to apply for one of two JCMS Special Issues to be published in 2028. Editors welcome proposals from emerging and established scholars. Successful teams will receive workshop co-funding of up to £2,000. Find full details here: tinyurl.com/yrwbbbjm #EuropeanStudies #JCMS #UACES

📢 Registration is now open for the UACES Graduate Forum Doctoral Training Academy 2026! Ahead of #UACES2026, JCMS is looking forward to contributing to a session on publishing in European Studies. More details soon! More info here: uaces.civiplus.net/civicrm/even... #DTA #UACES

🌈 As Pride Month comes to a close, we're spotlighting research that brings queer perspectives to the study of Europe and the EU. Read 'Queering European Union Foreign and Security Policy' by Bouris, Kenny & Mühlenhoff. Read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #PrideMonth #EUStudies #JCMS

A new home for the UACES Graduate Forum online 🎓. Follow the Graduate Forum's new LinkedIn for updates on the DTA, publishing & funding workshops, networking opportunities, & resources for PhD researchers and early career scholars. www.linkedin.com/showcase/uac... #UACES #EuropeanStudies #PhDLife

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Happening now at #CES2026. 'Gendered Solidarities and Queer Feminist Interventions' is exploring gender equality, queer politics, and democratic inclusion. Featuring JCMS Editor Roberta Guerrina and UACES EDI Officer Koen Slootmaeckers. We hope to see you there. #JCMS #UACES

This morning's JCMS Annual Lecture at #CES2026 saw Emanuela Lombardo explore how feminist institutional responses can challenge anti-gender politics and contribute to more inclusive democratic futures. Chaired by JCMS editor Roberta Guerrina. #JCMS #EUStudies

Happening now at #CES2026 JCMS editor Gabriel Siles-Brügge presents "The Performativity of the EU's Geoeconomic Turn" as part of the panel EU Foreign Aid and Investment Policy. 11:00–12:30 O'Connor Building, L2.20, UCD #JCMS #EUStudies #UACES

Happening now at #CES2026: The JCMS Annual Lecture, chaired by Roberta Guerrina, features Emanuela Lombardo discussing institutional responses to anti-gender politics and the role of feminist democratic innovations in strengthening inclusive democracy. #EUStudies #GenderPolitics #JCMS

JCMS Editor Roberta Guerrina participated in this morning's panel, 'Reasons To Be Cheerful: Finding Hope in Today's Europe', at #CES2026. The discussion explored resilience, democratic engagement, & opportunities for positive change across Europe at a time of uncertainty and challenge. #JCMS #UACES

JCMS is delighted to attend #CES2026 at @ucddublin.bsky.social this week. We're particularly looking forward to today's JCMS Annual Lecture by Sergio Fabbrini, exploring the EU's capacity to respond to growing geopolitical instability & internal division. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/45pchj8n

We're delighted to be attending the UACES Graduate Forum Research Conference 2026 in Cluj-Napoca. This morning, JCMS Editor Professor Paul James Cardwell shares insights on academic publishing and navigating the journal submission process. #UACESGF26

Ideas don't simply appear and disappear in political debates. They evolve, transform and sometimes return in new forms. New in JCMS: Philip Leifeld and Kristijan Garic explore how framing contests change over time. Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #JCSM #UACES #Wiley

📢 JCMS invites proposals for two 2028 Special Issues. Proposals from emerging & established scholars across European Studies are welcome, including collaborations with practitioners. Workshop funding available. Deadline: 3 July 2026. Full details: www.uaces.org/jcms2028 #SpecialIssue #UACES #JCMS

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Prague is set to provide the backdrop for the UACES 56th Annual Conference. Alongside the academic programme you will have the opportunity to explore one of Europe’s most historic & vibrant cities. Early bird registration closes soon, so now is a great time to secure your place. www.uaces.org/prague

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We are delighted to welcome you to Prague for the 56th UACES Annual Conference 2026.

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UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies)@uaces.bsky.social · 3mo ago

UACES offers multiple routes designed to keep participation as accessible as possible. You can find more information below or on our website: www.uaces.org/prague 👉 Register now: www.conftool.org/uaces2026/ #UACES2026 #EuropeanStudies #AcademicConferences #ResearchCommunity

A fascinating new JCMS article by Kerem Öge & Manuel Quintin explores shifting debates on facial recognition from security towards ethics, privacy, & human rights concerns across the EU & US between 2000–2022. Read open access: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #AI #FacialRecognition #JCMS

Framing Artificial Intelligence: Public Discourse on Facial Recognition in the European Union and the United States

To what extent is AI regulation influenced by frames and discourse coalitions? To address this question, we use complex systems and framing theories to analyse public discourse on facial recognition ....

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New JCMS blog: Are EU citizens being empowered or simply consulted? Four years after the Conference on the Future of Europe, this piece explores deliberative democracy across Europe. #UACES #JCMS jcms.ideasoneurope.eu/2026/05/09/c...

“Consulting Citizens? Be Our Guest – But Only on Our Conditions”

By Karolina Borońska-Hryniewiecka (Polish Academy of Science & Paris 1 – Panthéon Sorbonne) & Jan Kotýnek Krotký (Masaryk University) On 9 May

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Europe Day in Data 🇪🇺 From 6 to 27 member states, a shared currency, and changing public support, these snapshots show how European integration has developed over time. Not linear, but shaped by change, coordination, and adaptation. #EuropeDay #EuropeDay2026 #UACES #JCMS

Looking for Europe Day reads? We’re highlighting research from JCMS on how European integration has developed from core theories to current debates. Explore more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1... onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1468... #EuropeDay

Preferences and Power in the European Community: A Liberal Intergovernmentalist Approach

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5 things you might not know about European integration 🇪🇺 From coal and steel to everyday life, it’s a story built over time. We’ll be posting every day this week in the lead up to #EuropeDay on 9 May #EuropeDay2026 #UACES #JCMS #TheEU

UACES Awards 2026 nominations are now open. From best books and PhD theses to teaching, public engagement, and EDI leadership, the awards recognise the breadth of work shaping European Studies. Deadline: 25th May More info: www.uaces.org/awards #EuropeDay #EUStudies #UACES

UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies)@uaces.bsky.social · 3mo ago

UACES Awards 2026 Nominations are now open 🗓️ Applications close Monday 25 May 2026 at 23:59 BST. 👉 Full details and how to apply: www.uaces.org/awards Please consider applying, or share this with colleagues whose work deserves recognition. #UACESAwards #EuropeanStudies #AcademicAwards

What do we mean by ‘strategic autonomy’ in the EU? It’s about the EU’s ability to act independently in areas like defence, trade, and technology, while continuing to work with global partners. Read more in JCMS: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/action/doSea... #JCMS #UACES #Wiley #StrategicAutonomy #TheEU

Who gets a seat at the table in EU policymaking? This new JCMS article by Sandra Martinez-Böhme explores how funding shapes civil society access to the European Commission, & what that means for whose voices are heard. Open access: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #JCMS #UACES #CivilSociety

Source over Quantity? The Effect of Civil Society Funding on Access to the EU Commission

The European Commission builds relationships with civil society organisations (CSOs) through policy-relevant meetings and funding. Through these relationships, the Commission seeks to obtain expertis....

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It's Earth Day! A reminder of the role of research in understanding climate governance. JCMS has discussed EU climate policy, cooperation, & institutional dynamics extensively over our history. Explore the archives here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/action/doSea... #EarthDay #EarthDay2026 #JCMS #UACES