The Federal Agency for Civic Education (Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung, bpb) organises an international and interdisciplinary Autumn School titled “Unpacking the Rule of Law in Europe. Academia meets Activism” in cooperation with the European Solidarity Centre in Gdańsk, Poland, from October 6-9, 2024.

Interested scholars and practitioners are invited to discuss questions of resilient democracies and the rule of law across Europe, thereby focusing on the case of Poland.

The objectives of the autumn school are:

• To spread knowledge about the challenges to democracy and the rule of law in Europe
• To understand the structures of anti-democratic policies in Poland, Europe and beyond
• To look for theoretical approaches and practical measures for defending democracy and the rule of law
• To build bridges between the next generation of researchers, experts, and activists committed to the defence of democracy and the rule of law in their countries and Europe

BpB will encourage 15 young researchers, experts, and activists to join the programme to develop a better understanding of the topic and build synergies between their research and initiatives for better outreach and effectiveness.

Deadline for applications: August 15 2024, 17.00 CEST
Selection period: August 15 – August 30 2024

More information: https://www.bpb.de/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungskalender/550253/autumn-school-unpacking-the-rule-of-law-in-europe/