On 20-21 February 2025, within the framework of the EU Erasmus+ Project “Implementation of European Union mechanisms for combating modern challenges and threats” (101085700 – IMEU – ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEITCH-RSCH) (2022-2025), the III International Scientific and Practical Conference “Mechanisms for combating modern challenges and threats: Lessons from the EU for Ukraine” was held.
More than 80 participants representing diverse backgrounds and professions, including scientists, teachers, students, business representatives, civil servants, public activists and other stakeholders from 14 countries, came together to share their insights and experiences at the conference.
During the conference, the participants discussed the issues of ensuring Europe’s sustainable prosperity, competitiveness and security, countering existing threats, in particular cyberterrorism; strengthening societies and the social model, solving the EU’s energy trilemma; digital transformations and the use of artificial intelligence for cities’ resilience, sustainability and security during war and post-war period, as well as the development of blue and nature-oriented tourism based on the EU experience.
Moreover, legal instruments of the EU environmental policy of biodiversity, EU mechanisms for combating global risks and threats, ensuring a resilient, sustainable and prosperous future and facilitating Ukraine’s recovery were considered.
Furthermore, as part of the conference, the debate on “EU mechanisms for countering modern challenges and threats: strengths and weaknesses” was held in the format of Karl Popper. The issues of “Rare earth metals in Ukraine: should we sign a deal with the USA?” and “Further strengthening Ukraine-EU-NATO cooperation: feasibility, challenges and threats” were discussed during the debate.
We sincerely thank all participants for their fruitful and exciting work during the conference!
More detailed information about the conference can be found at the following Internet link.
