Opening Conference of the TransformEU Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence

On 24 September 2026, the TransformEU Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at ESPOL, Université Catholique de Lille, held its Opening Conference, “Transforming Europe: Governing Europe’s Green and Digital Futures.” Marking the official launch of the Centre’s activities, the conference brought together researchers from diverse academic backgrounds to explore the challenges and opportunities of Europe’s green and digital transitions. The interdisciplinary roundtable explored key dimensions of Europe's transformation, from the digitalisation of border security and the implications of digital technologies to the extractive dimensions of Europe's green transition and the broader challenges of navigating sustainability. Together, these perspectives highlighted the complex political, social, and environmental questions shaping Europe's future. Speakers: Sara Dezalay, Mehdi Ghassemi, Sarah Perret, and Sabine Weiland. Moderator: Clara Eroukhmanoff. #TransformEU #JeanMonnet #ESPOL #GreenTransition #DigitalTransformation