Susana Checa Prieto, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Legal Sciences and International Relations (UNIE Universidad), opened the seminar by stressing the importance of academic cooperation in addressing the democratic challenges currently facing Europe. She underlined the role of universities as spaces for critical reflection, knowledge production, and constructive debate, particularly in a context marked by political polarization, institutional pressures, and rapid technological transformation.
In her opening remarks, she highlighted the relevance of interdisciplinary dialogue, noting that complex democratic issues require contributions from law, political science, communication, economics, and international relations. This cross-disciplinary approach, she argued, allows for a more comprehensive understanding of democratic developments and helps generate more effective responses to the challenges affecting the European space.
Checa Prieto also welcomed participants from different institutions, emphasizing that international academic cooperation strengthens research networks and promotes the exchange of perspectives. She expressed her hope that the seminar would serve as a platform for meaningful discussion, encourage collaboration, and contribute to reinforcing democratic values through academic dialogue.
The seminar was held on 26–27 March 2026 in a hybrid format, from 9:00 to 17:00 (Spain time). It was directed by Harold Bertot Triana, with academic coordination by Elena Carolina Díaz Galán and Fernando Domínguez Sardou.
This seminar forms part of the activities of the Jean Monnet Module “Rule of law, democracy and human rights as elements of cohesion and survival of the European Union: areas of action and improvement” (RDH), Project No. 101233195. The initiative is funded by the European Union. However, the opinions and views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency.
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