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European Community Studies Association Canada (ECSA-C)
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ECSA-C is a network of scholars engaged in research and dialogue on Canada-Europe relations. It fosters critical discussions on transatlantic politics, policy, and identity through collaborative projects, events, and publications https://www.ecsa-c.ca/
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Canada joins Europe rejecting Trump’s Ukraine plan, Anand says sovereignty is key
Canada joins Europe rejecting Trump’s Ukraine plan, Anand says sovereignty is key
JOHANNESBURG - The world's most influential nations gathered in South Africa to work around Washington's disruptive foreign policy Saturday, reaching consensus on issues like climate change and gender...
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November 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
⏰ Today is the last day to submit!
A short description of a proposed paper or panel is enough.
Early career or advanced — your voice belongs here.
Join us at the 15th ECSA-C Biennial in Victoria, May 14–16, 2026.
👉 www.ecsa-c.ca/biennial-202...
#ECSAC2026 #EuropeCanada #Democracy #CallForPapers
November 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
📢 Don’t miss out — 2 days to apply!
Be part of the conversation on Europe, Canada, and our shared democratic future.
⏰ Deadline Nov 15 → www.ecsa-c.ca/biennial-2026-1

#ECSAC2026 #Democracy #GlobalDialogue #VictoriaBC
November 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
🗓 11 Days to Apply

“People don’t work against each other, but with each other — for the shared goal of advancing European Studies in Canada.”
— Dr. Achim Hurrelmann, Carleton University / Past President ECSA-C (2016–2020)
⏰ Deadline Nov 15 | Submit your proposal → ecsa-c.ca/biennial-2026-1
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 AM
⏰ Call for Papers closes Nov 15
→ www.ecsa-c.ca/biennial-2026-1
“ECSA-C is my academic family.”
— Dr. Achim Hurrelmann
📘 Quote from the ECSA-C 25th Anniversary Brochure (2022)
#ECSAC2026 #EuropeanStudies #AcademicCommunity #CanadaEurope
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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In case you missed it: Our 15th ECSA-C Biennial Conference comes to Victoria, B.C. – May 14–16, 2026!

⏰ Call for Papers deadline: Nov 15, 2025
👉 www.ecsa-c.ca/biennial-2026-1

#ECSAC2026 #EuropeCanada #Democracy #GlobalDialogue #VictoriaBC #CallForPapers
November 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
📣 Appel à communications – AECEC 2026
14–16 mai 2026 – Victoria (C.-B.)
🌐 ecsa-c.ca/biennial-2026-1
Date limite : 15 nov. 2025
Thème : Le Canada et l’Europe portent-ils le flambeau ?
Proposez vos communications ou panels en français ou en anglais.

#AECEC2026 #CanadaUE #ÉtudesEuropéennes #VictoriaBC
August 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🌍 Call for Papers ECSA-C 2026
🇨🇦🇪🇺 “Canada and Europe Carrying the Torch?”
Deadline: November 15, 2025

📅 May 14–16, 2026 📍 Victoria, BC
🌐 www.ecsa-c.ca/biennial-2026-1
Open to all career stages English & French In-person

#ECSAC2026 #CallForPapers #EUStudies #CanadaEU #AcademicConference #VictoriaBC
July 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
🚨 Save the date:
ECSA-C’s 15th Biennial Conference is happening
May 14–16, 2026 in Victoria, BC!

Call for papers coming soon.

📍 www.ecsa-c.ca/biennial-202...

#ECSAC2026 #EuropeCanada #AcademicEvent #EUCanada #ECSACanada
May 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Mérand: A European pivot won’t be easy — but the alternative is worse. The forum shows 🇨🇦 has options.
Read his full rejoinder + all 15 contributions here 👉 shorturl.at/g2me8
Join the debate. #CanadaEU #ECSACanada #Geopolitics #EUCAnet
The Canada-EU Future | ECSA-C
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May 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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His roadmap:
1️⃣ Solidarity Pact (w/ EU & UK)
2️⃣ Fully exploit CETA
3️⃣ Reciprocal investments
4️⃣ Join EU-led defense (E-NATO)
5️⃣ Ease movement of people & ideas
Canada must diversify or risk deeper US dependence. #CanadaEU #Geopolitics #ECSACanada #Canada #EU
May 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
1/3 Mérand’s case: Applying to the EU is a strategic hedge. It signals 🇨🇦 has options, strengthens EU ties & prepares for a post-US world. Even if full membership is unlikely, deepening EU relations boosts 🇨🇦 sovereignty & resilience.
www.ecsa-c.ca/post/canada-...
#CanadaEU #ECSACanada
Canada’s Pivot to Europe
Frédéric Mérand, Université de Montré[email protected] May 1, 2025 Although not everyone thinks it possible or even desirable to turn Canada into the 28th member of the European Union, al...
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May 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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🇨🇦🇪🇺 15 scholars debated: Should Canada apply to the EU? Frédéric Mérand replies with a roadmap for closer EU ties. A rejoinder to Pavone, Hurrelmann, Hübner, Finbow, Verellen, Verdun, MacRae, Viju, Schmidtke, Brunet-Jailly, Wagner, Müller Gómez, Maas, Popova & Zhyznomirska 👉 shorturl.at/abka3
The Canada-EU Future | ECSA-C
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May 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🇨🇦🇪🇺 The ECSA-C forum asked: Should Canada apply to join the EU? 15 scholars weighed in. Now Frédéric Mérand (UdeM) offers a final rejoinder: a roadmap to pivot closer to Europe — with or without membership. Follow this thread for the highlights👇 #CanadaEU #ECSACanada #EUCAnet #Geopolitics #EU #Canada
May 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🇨🇦🇪🇺 Time to apply for EU membership?
Lyubov Zhyznomirska (SMU) says Canada faces a Ukraine-like moment. EU accession could boost democracy & counter US/Russia pressure.
Her argument in the ECSA-C forum 👉 shorturl.at/Wq0qT
This is the final response in our forum debate
Join: #CanadaEU #ECSACanada
May 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🇨🇦🇪🇺 Maria Popova (McGill University) joins the debate on Canada’s future global alliances.
Her take? Strengthen internal democracy first — not seek EU membership.
Thoughtful, critical perspective.
📖 Read more www.ecsa-c.ca/post/canada-... #ECSACanada #CanadaEU #Democracy
May 2, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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To retain its status as a regulatory superpower, the European Union must remind itself—and show the world—that regulation and economic dynamism are not inherently at odds, argue Anu Bradford, @rdanielkelemen.bsky.social, and @tommasopavone.bsky.social.
Europe Could Lose What Makes It Great
U.S. pressure and domestic rancor threaten the EU’s regulatory superpower.
www.foreignaffairs.com
April 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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International Law for the SDGs: Opportunities and Challenges in Turbulent Times - Inaugural launch event of the ILA Committee on the Contributions of International Law to the Global Sustainable Development Goals and the Post-2030 Agenda, Lugano, 15 May 2025 - sign up here: www.usi.ch/it/feeds/31651
May 1, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Are Europeans now from Mars and Americans from…Krypton? Join us online for the Dahrendorf Lecture by Robert Kagan, this Friday, May 2, 5 pm UK time. @dahrendorfoxford.bsky.social @dimitarbechev.bsky.social
Link: podcasts.ox.ac.uk/Dahrendorf-K...
Dahrendorf Lecture: After paradise: The US, EU and UK in a disordered world
Dahrendorf Lecture: After paradise: The US, EU and UK in a disordered world 2 May 2025, 5pm. (Investcorp Lecture Theatre, St Antony’s College and online) Robert Kagan builds on his long-standing argum...
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May 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🌍 In today's geopolitical landscape, connecting Canadian and European researchers is crucial. Rather than just observing, join our discussions! ECSA-C’s Biennials foster valuable collaboration—don’t miss the next one in 2026! Let’s shape our future together! More info: www.ecsa-c.ca #ECSAC #CanadaEU
April 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
🌟 🚨 The Conversation Starts Now
🔹 16 leading voices
🔹 16 different visions

🔹 1 provocative question:
Can (and should) Canada get much closer to Europe?

Read & explore 15 expert takes: shorturl.at/VzPB5

#CanadaEU #ECSACanada #Geopolitics #EuropeIsNotPlanB
April 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
👀 What if Canada joined the EU?

Frédéric Mérand isn’t joking. In his lead article, he maps a bold shift—Canada moving in with Europe.

📌 It’s about values, power, and choosing sides.

📖 Read & explore 15 expert takes: shorturl.at/VzPB5

#CanadaEU #ECSACanada ##EuropeIsNotPlanB #Geopolitics
April 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Canada + EU: More than just Plan B?

ECSA-C launches a bold series of expert takes on @fredericmerand.bsky.social provocative piece.

What would deeper partnership—or even EU membership—mean for Canada?
Read more:
👉 shorturl.at/VzPB5
#CanadaEU #Geopolitics #ECSACanada #EuropeIsNotPlanB
The Canada-EU Future | ECSA-C
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April 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
🚀 Kicking off on Bluesky!
We're ECSA-C: a community of scholars and practitioners exploring the evolving relationship between Canada and Europe.
Join us as we share insights, research, and events that matter.
🌍🇨🇦🇪🇺
🔗 ecsa-c.org
#CanadaEurope #ECSACanada #TransatlanticRelations #EUStudies #EUCAnet
April 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM