Time: 14:00 ~ 16:30, 25 June, 2022 (Sat.) Location: Liang Kuo Shu International Conference Hall, 3F, College of Social Sciences, NTU Host: EUTW, EU Centre of Excellence, NTU, NTU DFLL European Language GROUP, Department of Foreign Languages & Literature, NTHU Co-Host: European Community Studies Association Taiwan (ECSA-TAIWAN), Office of Global Affairs, NTHU, Asociación Taiwanesa de Hispanistas, European Union Research Centre, NDHU Agenda Registration 13:30-14:00 14:00-14:30 Guest Speech Take group photos & Break Forum 14:30-16:30 Host: Chia-sui Sun (Professor at the Department of Indigenous Languages and Communication, NDHU & Advisory Committee Member of EUTW) Presenter: Yuan-Hui Hu (Professor at the Department of Communication, National Chung Cheng University & Chairperson of Public Television Service Foundation) Topic: Contemporary Challenges for Democracy: Disinformation, Fact Check, and European Public Service Media Shih-Hung Lo (Professor at the Department of Communication, National Chung Cheng University & Chairperson of Taiwan Media Watch Foundation & Director of Taiwan Fact Check Center) Topic: The EU as a Leader in the World: Public Broadcasting, Media Freedom, and Accountability of Digital Platforms Chia-sui Sun (Professor at the Department of Indigenous Languages and Communication, NDHU & Advisory Committee Member of EUTW) Topic: The Democratic Imagination of European Public Service Media, Public Practice, and the demonstration of diversity Closing Remarks 16:30- Forum Convener, Luisa Shu-Ying Chang  

Time:  24 June, 2022 (Friday) 9:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Venue: Conference Room 301, Arts and Culture Centre, National Central Library (3F, No. 20, Zhongshan S. Road, Taipei) Organizers: EU Centre in Taiwan; EU Centre of Excellence, NTU; Centre for EU Studies, NCCU; National Central Library Co-organizers: Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, MOFA, R.O.C (TAIWAN); European Community Studies Association Taiwan   Agenda 09:40-10:00 (20 minutes) Registration 10:00-12:00 (120 minutes) 2022 EUTW FORUM III Technology Industry, Political Change, and the Future of European Integration Moderator: Tai-lin Chang (Adjunct professor, Department of Public Affairs, FGU; Forum Convener)   Presenter: Cindy WHANG (Assistant Professor, Department of Financial and economic law, FJU) Yu-Fang Hsu (Assistant Professor, Department of Germany Language and Culture, SCU) Tzu-li Lin (Associate Professor, Department of Political Science at Tunghai University)   Discussant: Ruey-sheng Gu (Director, Department of Policy Planning, MOFA) Tzu-Chiang Huang (deputy managing editor, The national news agency of the Republic of China, Central News Agency)   *Kind Reminder: Since the number of seats in Conference Room 301 is limited, those who have registered online will be allowed to come in according to the order they come to the conference room; those who decide to register on the spot will only be allowed to come in after those who have registered online take their seats. Thank you for your understanding.    

After the review by experts and scholars, the following papers are accepted for the 12th National Graduate Student Workshop on EU Studies.   A Study on the Relevance of Trade and National Identity: The Case of Northern Ireland before and after Brexit Sh**-Lian Tsai   A Discussion on the Legality and Legitimacy of Basque Country and Catalonia **-Long Huang   Exploring the Emergence of European Scepticism from Geopolitics: The Case of Britain **-Jin Zheng   Study in the Violation of the Rule of Law Principle after the Participation of the Republic of Poland in the European Union H** -Rong Lu   Integration and Challenges of European Union – Russian Factor ** -Cheng Chen   A Study on the Social Security System of Spain **-Xin Liu   Trust the News Media or Your Personal Feelings? Examining the Changing Attitudes of Dutch-Speaking Belgians towards the Government’s Epidemic Prevention Policies Ji**-Chi Lin   The Demonstration of EU External Environmental Governance: The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its Implication for Taiwan J**-Yu Zhong   Challenges of the German Federal System from the Perspective of the Epidemic Prevention Policy – Conflict between the Federation and the States J**-Han Lee   Inexplicable Concern? An Analysis of Recent Czech Government Foreign Policy **-Hsun Wu   Case Study of NGO Involvement in Environmental Education – A Case Study of UK NGOs W* -Xuan Tzeng   Study on German Migration Policy after 2020 – New Challenges of Social Integration and Cooperation with EU Member States J** -Ling Wang   Security Strategies for European Neutrals in the Wake of the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict **- Yu Chiou   Exploring the Challenges of EU Energy Policy: The Russia-Ukraine War as an Example J**-Tung Liu   A Study of the Informal Economic Activities of Romanian Immigrants in the Italian Territory Y** -Rong Zhang   European Arrest Warrant and Extradition to Third Countries: An Analysis of the EU’s Criminal Repatriation Legal Institutions and Practices **-Er Ye   The Indo-Pacific Strategy of the UK after Brexit and the Challenges it Faces **- Lu Zheng   A Corner of Paradise: The Sorrow of the Nouvelle-Calédonie Referendum and the Independence Movement J* -Quan Hu  

NTERNATIONAL FORUM on DIGITAL and DEMOCRACY

Since the first edition of the Forum, in December 2020, the stretching of pandemic control measures constrained furthermore individual freedoms. In some cases, it provided legitimacy to authoritarian shift in frail democratic governance. According to Democracy Index in 2021 global democracy continued its decline and experienced its biggest annual drop since 2010 after the global financial crisis. Whereas even the United States, the stronghold of democracy, in occasion of the Capitol attack, showed to be unshielded to the outburst of illiberal forces.

For fragile democracies difficult times lie ahead. However, if the spirit of democracy and its needs remains strong among people, recovery hopes are also to be placed in the righteous use of digital technologies.

The expected outcome of the Forum is to gain a greater understanding and shared view on how digital technologies can positively affect electoral process and pluralism. As a follow-up of the debate of the first edition, the Forum will explore and develop the interplay between digital technology and data, political participation, and governance. Altogether with two additional focus: the functioning of eGovernment and disinformation.

CALL FOR PAPERS
Internet and algorithms caused a transformation of the centennials democratic processes. When exploited for political purposes digital tools affect the functioning of institutions created to evolve at human speed and not at the exponential pace and massive scale of digital technologies.

In the effort to gain a better understanding on how democracy can be strengthened in an era of rapid technological changes, the Forum engages scholars and experts in a Call for Papers on one of the following areas:

1. Technology plays a major role in shaping the political landscape
How technology can be positively deployed to underpin political institutions.
How can an equitable access to technology be ensured?
How can digital technology encourage greater engagement in civil society?


2. The effects of the new `algorithmic power` of States on citizen`s rights and on the Rule of law
Do Constitutional States need to implement new guarantees in the algorithmic society?
Centralized control from the public administration software/data represents a dominant power that could lead to abuse of people`s live scrutiny: from Surveillance Capitalism (GAFA) to Surveillance eGovernment. How should eGovernment systems be designed and deployed to be compliant with democratic principles?
Can well-designed digital tools enhance liberal values and build up democratic participation in an algorithmic society?
What kind of organizational and procedural oversight and accountability measures should be envisioned in a digital bureaucracy?

3. Technology-fueled disinformation has toxic societal impact on democratic political culture, providing severe polarization which damages all institutions essential to democracy
Are social media to be considered a private space or a public service?
How to fine tune them to secure free and confidential communications?
Does content moderation affect freedom of expression?
Can online moderation of social platforms improve the wellness of digital communities?

IMPORTANT DATES
Paper submission deadline: Extended until 31 August 2022
Notification: 15 October 2022
Camera-ready: 1st November 2022

In case of any events such as Covid-19 travel restriction imposing the cancellation of the venue, 2022 IFDaD program would be all the same held by videoconferencing.

Time: 29 April, 2022 (Friday) 9:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Venue: Conference Room 301, Arts and Culture Centre, National Central Library (3F, No. 20, Zhongshan S. Road, Taipei) Organizers: EU Centre in Taiwan; EU Centre of Excellence, NTU; Centre for EU Studies, NCCU; National Central Library Co-organizers: Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, MOFA, R.O.C (TAIWAN); European Community Studies Association Taiwan Agenda 09:40-10:00 (20 minutes) Registration 10:00-12:00 (120 minutes) 2022 EUTW FORUM II: Economic Growth, French Presidential Election and the Future of European Integration Moderator: Tailin Chang (Adjunct professor, Department of Public Affairs, FGU; Forum Convener) Presenter: Der-Chin Horng (Researcher and Deputy Director, Institute of European and American Studies, Academia Sinica) Chung-Hong Chuo (Professor, Master of European Studies, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Studies, Tamkang University) San-Yi Yang (Professor, Graduate Institute of International Politics, National Chung-Hsin University) Discussant: Ling-Long Shen (Vice Chairman Appacus Financial Foundation) Mingzhong Zhang (Former Representative to France and Ambassador in Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, MOFA) *Kind Reminder: Since the number of seats in Conference Room 301 is limited, those who have registered online will be allowed to come in according to the order they come to the conference room; those who decide to register on the spot will only be allowed to come in after those who have registered online take their seats. Thank you for your understanding.  

2022 Taiwan EU Environment and Technology Forum: The Technology Trend and Application of the Energy Storage Industry


In recent years, the government has vigorously promoted the development of renewable energy, power grid management and energy dispatching technology. Therefore, the application and demand of Energy Storage System are widely concerned by the public. The EU promotion of carbon tariffs, under the trend of net zero carbon emissions, has increased the demand for renewable energy by manufacturers. It also increases the importance of Energy Storage System. The Energy Storage System will play a mediating role between renewable energy and the grid, so that the supply and load of
grid can be maintained in a stable balance.


This forum is co-hosted by European Union Centre in Taiwan, Low Carbon Initiative. ECCT, and TÜV Rheinland. We have invited the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, MOEA to attend the forum and also experts from various industries to discuss trends, market, regulations and practical experience which will help the companies to understand the market trends better and to boost the development of the industry. We sincerely welcome your participations.


Event Details
Date/ Time : 09:30-17:00, Thursday, 19 May 2022
Venue: SOCRATES, GIS NTU Convention Center | B1, No.85 Sec.4 Roosevelt Rd., Da-An District, Taipei
Free Admission，Limited Seat, Please register asap
Tel: 02 2172-1197 mira.chen@tuv.com | Marketing Dept. TÜV Miss Chen

The organizer reserves the right for participations. The confirmation notice will be sent 3 days before the
event. If not, please email to confirm.  

Joint seminar on the War in Ukraine and Its Impact upon Global Order
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm (Warsaw)
17.30– 19.30 (Taipei)@Webex Meeting

Organized by
Department of Area and Global Studies, Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, University of Warsaw
Centre for Europe, University of Warsaw
Faculty of History, Politology and International Relations, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
Faculty of International Relations, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
College of Social Sciences of National Taiwan University,
European Union Centre in Taiwan, European Community Study Association Taiwan

Theme: EU Challenges in the Post-Pandemic Era and Amid Geopolitical Rivalries In recent years, European countries have faced a multitude of complex challenges — from the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic economic recovery to global warming, refugee and migration issues, economic restructuring, Eurozone financial stability, democratic backsliding, populism, regulatory harmonization, and industrial transformation.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has further intensified concerns over geopolitical instability, highlighting the importance of Europe’s relations with countries outside the region. These developments pose significant tests not only for individual national governments but also for the unity and effectiveness of institutions like the EU and NATO. Amid this context, Taiwan–EU relations have seen notable progress, underscoring the increasing relevance of European affairs to Taiwan’s future development. To advance domestic research on Europe and the EU, the EU Centre in Taiwan has partnered with universities across Taiwan to organize the National Graduate Student Conference on European Studies since 2011. This year marks the 12th edition, hosted by the Graduate Institute of Political Science at National Sun Yat-sen University, and for the first time, undergraduate students are also invited to participate. Eligibility Open to all ROC nationals currently enrolled in Taiwanese public or private universities, including graduate (master’s and doctoral) and undergraduate students Submissions should focus on any topic related to European Union and/or European affairs     Conference Details Date: Friday, June 17, 2022 Venue: College of Social Sciences, National Sun Yat-sen University
(No. 70, Lianhai Rd., Gushan Dist., Kaohsiung City 804201) Submission Instructions Online Registration Form: https://forms.gle/SWHXyit9fdbXt8kR6 Submission Deadline: Friday, April 8, 2022 You will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration. If not, contact Ms. Quinnie Wang (quinniew327@gmail.com) Note: Previously published papers or papers co-authored with faculty will not be accepted Review & Acceptance All abstracts will be reviewed by academic experts. Acceptance results will be announced on 15th April, Friday via the NSYSU Political Science website and EU Centre in Taiwan website. Selected participants from outside Kaohsiung will receive transportation subsidies. Full papers (max. 20 pages, including footnotes and references) must be submitted by 3rd June, Friday at 17:00. Paper formatting should follow the style of Journal of Political Science (guidelines attached in original CFP). Awards Participation certificates available upon request Outstanding papers will be selected for awards Each session will select best papers, with recipients awarded a certificate and NT$3,000 in prize money Contact: Ms. Quinnie Wang
Email: quinniew327@gmail.com

The application period for the EUTW Internship Program is now open. The application deadline is 29 March 2022. A short CV must be submitted on or before the application deadline to ntueutw@ntu.edu.tw

Please note that it is an Unpaid internship with 3-6 months duration, at least two half-days office hours at Centre. During the internship, the intern will have the opportunity to also work at Low Carbon Initiative Action of the European Chamber of Commerce (ECCT). EUTW will not help to apply Work permit/ARC.

Come to join us in 2022!

Joint seminar on the War in Ukraine and Its Impact upon Global Order
Organized by
Department of Area and Global Studies, Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, University of Warsaw
Centre for Europe, University of Warsaw
Faculty of History, Politology and International Relations, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
Faculty of International Relations, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
College of Social Sciences of National Taiwan University,
European Union Centre in Taiwan, European Community Study Association Taiwan

Thursday, 10 March 2022, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm (Warsaw)
17.30– 19.30 (Taipei)

Webex Meeting

10.30– 10.45 (17.30– 17.45 Taipei) Opening Remarks:
•Prof. Daniel Przastek, Dean of the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, University of Warsaw
•Prof. Hungdah Su, Dean of Social Sciences at National Taiwan University, Jean Monnet Chair Professor at National Taiwan University, Director-General of European Union Centre in Taiwan
•Prof. Valentyna Yakubiv, Vice-Rector, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
•Prof. Markiyan Malskyy, Dean of the Faculty of International Relations, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv

10.45-11.30 (17.45– 18.30 Taipei) Presentations:
•Profesor Ihor Hurak, Faculty of History, Politology and International Relations, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
•Prof. Oksana Krayevska, Faculty of International Relations, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
•Prof. Edward Haliżak, President of Polish Association for International Studies; Department of Area and Global Studies, Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, University of Warsaw
•Dr Małgorzata Bonikowska, president of Centre for International Relations
•Prof. Kamil Zajączkowski, Director of the Centre for Europe, University of Warsaw
•Prof. Jiří Pondělíček, Institute of International Relations, Charles University

11.30– 12.15 (18.30– 19.15 Taipei) Q&A session
•Chair: Prof. Roberto Rabel, Victoria University of Wellington, Visiting Professor at Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, University of Warsaw

12.15-12.30 (19.15– 12.30 Taipei) Conclusion:    
•Prof. Jakub Zajączkowski, Head of the Department of Area and Global Studies, Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, University of Warsaw

Since the inaguration of the European Union Centre in Taiwan at the end of 2008, led by National Taiwan University and in collaboration with six other universities, Taiwan has gradually become an important partner in the regional EU research network. In 2021, amid fierce competition from over 3,000 universities and higher research institutions worldwide, the Centre was once again awarded the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence and the Jean Monnet Module. The Centre has recently signed an agreement with the European Union, with the related projects set to continue until 2025. The Jean Monnet Programme, named after Jean Monnet, the father of European integration, is an EU initiative aimed at supporting the development of European and EU teaching, research, and exchange cooperation globally.  The program aims to create associated awards, research centers, and avenues for international collaboration at top universities around the world. It is available for universities and research institutions worldwide to apply and participate in competitive evaluation and ranking processes.  In recent years, the selection criteria have become more stringent, leading to institutions emerging as winners from fierce global competition. The recent acknowledgment of the Centre as both a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence and a Jean Monnet Module recipient making it the institution in Taiwan with the highest number of awards in this program. The Jean Monnet Programme is managed under the "New Erasmus Programme" by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the EU.  Given Taiwan's strong foundation in higher education and its extensive research capabilities,the EU has repeatedly held information sessions in Taiwan to promote closer cooperation in research and education between the EU and Taiwan and to deepen the exchange of talent between both sides.  

Time: 14:00 ~ 16:30, 19 March, 2022 (Sat.) Location: Liang Kuo Shu International Conference Hall, 3F, College of Social Sciences, NTU Host: EUTW, EU Centre of Excellence, NTU, NTU DFLL European Language GROUP, Department of Foreign Languages & Literature, NTHU Co-Host: European Community Studies Association Taiwan (ECSA-TAIWAN), Office of Global Affairs, NTHU, Asociación Taiwanesa de Hispanistas   Agenda Registration 13:30-14:00 Guest Speech 14:00-14:30 Director General of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Taipei, Eduardo Euba Director of Alliance Française de Taïwan, Laurent VERGAIN Forum Convener, Luisa Shu-Ying Chang Take group photos & Break   Forum 14:30-16:30 Moderator: Mario Santander Oliván (Assistant Professor at the Department of European Languages and Cultures, National Chengchi University)   Presenter: Jean-François Petit de Chemellier (Instructor at the Department of French, College of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Tamkang University) Topic: The Current Status and Challenges of French Teaching in Taiwan Josef Goldberger (Director of Information Center Taipei, DAAD German Academic Exchange Service & Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of European Languages and Cultures, National Chengchi University) Topic: The Crisis-Ridden German Literature Studies in Taiwan: A Physical Inventory Mario Santander Oliván (Assistant Professor at the Department of European Languages and Cultures, National Chengchi University) Topic: Creating a New Environment for Spanish Teaching in Taiwan   Closing Remarks 16:30- Forum Convener, Luisa Shu-Ying Chang

2022 EUTW Forum I
Topic: Technology Competition, Strategic Autonomy, and the Future of European Integration

Time：25 February, 2022 9:40-12:00
Location：National Central Library Art Center Room 301
Host： European Union Centre in Taiwan, National Central Library, EU Center of Excellence, EURC, NCCU
Co-host：Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, MOFA, R.O.C (TAIWAN)
European Community Studies Association Taiwan (ECSA-TAIWAN)

Agenda：
09:40 - 10:00 (20 mins) check-in
10:00 - 12:00 (120 mins) forum

Host:
Tailin Chang（Adjunct Professor,Department of Public Affairs, FGU; Forum Convener）

Presenter：
Alex Wang（Managing Director, DIFFER GROUP HOLDING COMPANY）
Ying-Yu Lin（Adjunct Assistant Professor, IMAPA, NSYSU）
Wei-Fang Chen（Associate Professor, The Department of Political Science, Tunghai University）

Keynote speaker:
Klement Ruey-sheng GU（Director General, Department of Policy Planning, MOFA）  

The 2022 EUTW forum at the National Central Library will be held on 25 February, 29 April, 24 June, 26 August, 28 October and 9 December, from 9 to 12, please save these dates first!