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EDGE is a strategic research programme of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

It explores the contemporary challenges to democratic governance in Europe through three main research streams: Time & Sustainability, Gender & Diversity, and Contestation.

The Programme brings together researchers from several academic fields and disciplines - such as European studies, gender studies, political science and philosophy.

News

Tuesday 30 June

EDGE supports the Afroeuropeans Conference 2021 "Intersectional Challenges in Afroeuropean Communities"!

Together with RHEA , EDGE is happy to announce the 8 th biennial conference of the Afroeuropeans Network titled "Intersectional Challenges in Afroeuropean Communities". The Afroeuropeans Network...

Monday 29 June

Power to the Connected? Exploring EU Member States’ Bargaining Success in Shaping Digital Policies

This blogpost offers a refined understanding of member states’ ability to successfully influence the outcome of digital policies in the Council of the EU by disentangling the role of coalitions and individual negotiators’ capacities

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Events

14 July 2020 from 10:30 to 12:30

Online Seminar: Igniting Political Representation in Times of Threatening Rhetoric. Voices from Women of Immigrant Origin

What are the identities of women of immigrant origin serving in local elected political positions in Oregon? What motivated these women to run for an elected political office? How do their identities motivate them to run?

17 June 2020 from 10:00 to 12:00

Online Seminar: Power to the Connected? Member States’ Bargaining Power in the Making of EU Digital Policies

The discussion will revolve around EU member states' ability to shape the EU digital policies and the role of coalitions to explain their influence in the Council.

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