CALL FOR CONFERENCE
Dear Madam / Dear Sir,
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Jean Monnet International Conference entitled “Civic Education, European Identity, Europeanisation: Conceptual Approaches and Practical Significance”, organized within the framework of the project “Civic Education for a Resilient Democracy”, Project 101239922 — CERD Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence.
WHEN: 20–21 March 2026
WHERE: Moldova State University
Format: Hybrid (on-site and online)
The event aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary reflection and dialogue on the role of civic education, European identity, and the process of Europeanisation in strengthening democratic values, the rule of law, and civic participation.
Conference objectives:
- Assessing the potential of civil society as a facilitator in strengthening democratic institutions in the Republic of Moldova and increasing societal resilience;
- Analysing current trends in the development and enlargement of the European Union;
- Exchanging good practices in public administration;
- Identifying priorities of civic education in contemporary democratic states;
- Addressing the multidimensional nature of Europeanisation as an important instrument of European integration for candidate states;
- Building an inclusive democratic society based on participatory democracy.
Through interdisciplinary perspectives and the exchange of best practices, the Jean Monnet International Conference seeks to create an academic and applied dialogue framework aimed at clarifying both the conceptual dimensions and the practical relevance of civic education and the European project in contemporary societies.
The Conference invites: university and pre-university teaching staff from the Republic of Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine; PhD candidates, master’s students, early-career researchers, public officials, NGO leaders, and other interested participants.
Organising Committee
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE:
Ludmila ROȘCA, Dr. habil. in Philosophy, Principal Scientific Researcher, Moldova State University;
Rodica CIOBANU, Dr. habil. in Law, Associate Professor, Department of Public Law, Moldova State University;
Gabriela GOUDENHOOFT, PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Political Science and Communication Sciences, Faculty of History, International Relations, Political Science and Communication Sciences, University of Oradea;
Anatoliy KRUGLAȘOV, Dr. habil., Full Professor, Head of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Faculty of History, Political Science and International Relations, Yuriy Fedkovych National University of Chernivtsi, Ukraine;
Ana-Maria BERCU, Dr. habil., Full Professor, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, Romania;
Valenty BALUK, Dr. habil. in Political Science, Full Professor, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin, Poland;
Mihaela-Daciana NATEA, PhD, Associate Professor, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș, Romania.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
ROȘCA Ludmila, Dr. habil. in Philosophy, Coordinator of the Jean Monnet Project “Centre of Excellence”;
CIOBANU Rodica, Dr. habil. in Law, Associate Professor, Department of Public Law, Moldova State University;
GAVRILENCO Natalia, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Law, Moldova State University, University Lecturer, PhD candidate, Moldova State University;
CUROȘ Liudmila, Teacher, “Alexei Mateevici” College, PhD candidate, Moldova State University;
COLȚA Alexandra, Teacher, “Alexei Mateevici” College, PhD candidate, Moldova State University;
LAZAR Ana-Paula, Project Team Member, responsible for public relations.
Important Dates:
Registration form and article editing requirements download HERE
Submission deadline: 03 March 2026
Notification of acceptance: 10 March 2026
Full paper submission: 15 April 2026