Between a Rock and a Hard Place? Georgian, German and French Perspectives on European Values and Euro-Atlantic Integration #GEOEUvalues

taking place in Tbilisi from 17-20 September.

#GEOEUvalues aims at discussing European values and ways of better anchoring them in the Georgian and the EU’s societies. What are the main challenges to European values in states with EU ambitions, such as Georgia, as well as within the EU? What are European values in the first place? How can we foster those values in the EU and in the EU neighbourhood?

Read more about the project here.

What we are planning to do:

• Bringing together 24 German, Georgian and French young experts for a three-day workshop in Tbilisi (17-19 September 2018) in order to reflect on European values and the foreign and domestic challenges of Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic integration with local experts. The workshop will include an open policy lab where we will develop scenarios for the EU-Georgia relationship in 2030.
• Convening for a one-day public conference in Tbilisi on 20 September 2018, involving the young as well as senior experts from Georgia, Germany and France. The conference will discuss our scenarios and policy recommendations with the public.
• Publishing a joint policy paper and blog articles which reflect our discussions and the results of the workshop and conference. Contributions from the workshop participants are strongly encouraged!

Who can apply?

We are looking for highly motivated advanced students and young professionals from Georgia, Germany and France. Interested applicants must:

• be citizens or residents of either Germany, Georgia or France
• be between 20 and 35 years old
• demonstrate a proven interest in European values, the Eastern Partnership, or (human) security dynamics in the post-Soviet space and/or the South Caucasus
• have a (proven) very good command of English
• be able to take part in ALL sessions of the workshop and conference (17-20 September, arrival & departure days 16 & 21 September)

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