On Saturday, July 20, at 2:00 PM, the National Library of Public Information in Taichung hosted a sharing session titled “Studying in Europe? Insights on the EU Erasmus+ Program and Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree The event attracted an enthusiastic audience, including those interested in studying abroad themselves and parents planning for their children’s future.  Attendees were eager to learn about the EU programs, student life in Europe, and career opportunities upon returning to Taiwan. Lai Ya-wen, an alumna of the Play, Education, Toys, and Languages EMJMD and a Mandarin teacher selected by the Ministry of Education (St. Andrews University, UK), offered invaluable advice in participating in EU double-degree programs: "Just go for it! :)" Interested in having a similar European experience? Applications for next year's programs are expected to open in November, so be sure to seize the opportunity! If you missed this session, another will be held on September 14 at 2:00 PM at the Taipei Public Library.  

"Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD)" is a subprogram under the European Union's Erasmus+ framework, which supports education, youth, and sports. This program is formed by a consortium of three or more different universities from European countries. After approval by the European Commission, these universities jointly offer a master's degree program and provide scholarships for the it. This lecture will cover two main topics. First, we have invited Mr. Marc. Cheng, Executive Director of the European Union Centre in Taiwan, to introduce the "Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree" and its scholarships. Following this, Ms. Ya-Wen Lai, an alumnus of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree program, will share her study experiences in Europe, including her academic journey in Spain, Portugal, and Turkey, as well as her rich life experiences. She will cover topics such as preparing application materials, school application tips, visa procedures, funding, adapting to local culture and lifestyle, and potential challenges and solutions encountered during her stay. Through her personal experiences, she aimed to help attendees prepare mentally for studying abroad. Students, parents, and the public who are interested are welcome to participate! Studying in Europe? Insights on the EU Erasmus+ Program and Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Date and Time: , 20 July, Saturday, 14:00-16:00 Venue: Multi-functional Learning Classroom, 3rd Floor, National Library of Public Information in Taichung (No. 100, Wucyuan South Road, South District, Taichung City) Speakers: Marc Cheng (Executive Director of the European Union Centre in Taiwan), Ya-Wen Lai (MOE-appointed Mandarin Teacher at the University of St Andrews, UK / Play, Education, Toys, and Languages EMJMD)      

Time: 30 August 2024 (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; Programme in European Union Studies, College of International Affairs, NCCU   Moderator: Tai-Lin Chang (Adjunct professor, Department of Public Affairs, FGU; Forum Convener)   Presenter: Shih-Ting Huang (Assistant Professor, Department of Law, NCHU) Tzu-Li Lin (Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, THU) Yueh-Ching Chen (Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, PCCU) Yu-Fang Hsu (Assistant Professor, Department of Germany Language and Culture, SCU) Wayne Tan (Professor, Graduate Institute of International Politics, NCHU)   Discussant: Nien-Tzu Yang (Former Minister of National Defense, R.O.C.; Secretary-General , China Council of Advanced Policy Studies, )  

28 June 2024 EUTW Forum III-Economic Growth, Political Change, and the Future of European Integration, was a resounding success. The theme of the 2024 "EUTW Forum III is "Economic Growth, Political Change, and the Future of European Integration." This forum invites scholars and experts in European and international affairs, as well as political science, to present and exchange papers on significant issues related to the political and economic development of the EU. The forum was held on 28 June Friday at 10:00 AM in Room 129 of the National Central Library. It is jointly organized by the National Central Library, the European Union Centre in Taiwan, the EU Centre of Excellence, NTU and the NCCU European Union Research Centre.   Professor Chang Tai-Lin, an adjunct professor of the Department of Public Affairs at HuaFan University and convener of the EUTW Forum, host the event. The keynote speech, titled "The Current State and Prospects of Taiwan-EU Relations," was delivered by Eric Jiun-Yaw Huang ( Director General, Department of European Affairs, MOFA. Presentations were given by Professor Chung-Hung Cho (Graduate Institute in European Studies, Dept. of Diplomacy & International Relations, Tamkang University), Ambassador Ming Chong Chang (Former Representative, Bureau de Représentation de Taipei; Ambassador, Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, MOFA), Professor Yu-Chung Shen (Department of Political Science, Tunghai University), and Director Mengjen Chang (Associate Professor / Department Chairperson, Department of Italian Language and Culture, Fu Jen Catholic University). The forum will feature Vice Chairman Lin-Long Shen (New Generation Financial Foundation) as the discussant.   Professor Chang Tai-Lin remarked on the rapid changes in the international landscape over the past two months, highlighting the intensifying U.S. presidential election and significant divergences between the U.S. and Europe regarding the support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Additionally, the announcement by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on 22 May to dissolve parliament and hold a general election on July 4 has drawn considerable attention to the development of British politics. For the European Union, both the overall economic growth and that of the Eurozone in 2024 are showing optimistic trends. However, the EU-China trade disputes are underscored by the EU Commission's announcement to impose a temporary tariff of up to 38.1% on Chinese electric vehicle imports starting July 4, which is expected to escalate tensions. Politically, the upcoming European Parliament elections and their aftermath are closely watched, with rising far-right parties, French President Emmanuel Macron's setbacks, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's momentum being key focal points. Against this backdrop, today's forum will discuss the results and implications of the European Parliament elections and the political shifts in major countries like Germany, France, and Italy, while also observing the trends in the European economy.   Director General Jiun-Yaw Huang delivered a keynote speech on "The Current State and Prospects of Taiwan-EU Relations," noting that the slogan "Made in China 2025" remains unachievable due to the authoritarian system hindering free innovation and the non-market economic system. While the U.S. views China as a strategic competitor, the EU sees China as both a cooperative partner and a systemic rival and economic competitor. Observing the increasing anti-dumping measures against China by the EU in recent years, the imposition of the highest temporary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is a significant example. The automotive industry is the lifeblood of Europe's economy, and the establishment of semiconductor and battery plants in Germany and France by Taiwan's TSMC and ProLogium Technology signifies the growing complementarity and mutual benefit between Taiwan and Europe. However, Chinese electric vehicles still pose a threat to the EU market. Amidst the constant threats from China, the EU recognizes that Indo-Pacific security is intertwined with European security. Taiwan will continue to seek mutually beneficial, complementary, and reciprocal economic and technological cooperation with the EU and European countries, aiming to establish an economic partnership agreement with the EU. Taiwan also hopes the EU will enhance its cooperation with Taiwan on Indo-Pacific issues and encourage European countries to jointly focus on peace and security in the Taiwan Strait.   Professor Cho Chung-Hung presented "The European Parliament Elections of June 2024: Right Rising, Left Declining," analyzed the four-day European Parliament elections held from June 6-9 across 27 EU member states. He pointed out that the focus of this election was the expansion of far-right populist parties. In the June 2024 European Parliament elections, far-right parties made gains in Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Greece, and Estonia. The rise of far-right nationalist forces, characterized by anti-EU and xenophobic sentiments, poses a serious threat to the EU's existence. However, the far-right ideologies in European countries are not uniform, especially regarding their stances on Russia and China. Fortunately, despite the rise of Eurosceptic forces, the election results did not show a worrying extreme rightward shift. Instead, the results highlight the EU's shortcomings in security and the economy, which will likely be the new administration's primary focus.   Ambassador Chang Ming-Chung discussed "The French Political Situation After the 2024 European Parliament Elections." He noted that the election results have caused political turmoil in France, with the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National, RN) winning 30 seats, making it the largest single party in the European Parliament. President Emmanuel Macron's camp garnered less than half of the far-right vote, leading to the dissolution of the National Assembly on the evening of 9 June , causing all unresolved bills to be nullified and the immediate termination of all National Assembly members' duties, with their functions temporarily taken over by the Senate. The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, who had been in office for just over five months, became the head of the caretaker government. Ambassador Chang also analyzed Marine Le Pen, the daughter of RN's founder Jean-Marie Le Pen, who has outshone her father by moderating her extreme positions, securing 21.30% and 23.15% in the first rounds of the 2017 and 2022 presidential elections, respectively, to challenge Macron. This shows the steady and significant growth of far-right forces over the past 30 years. Additionally, the Socialist Party showed some progress in this European Parliament election, surpassing the traditional right-wing Republicans, indicating the traditional left's attempt to make a comeback.   Professor Shen Yu-Chong shared his personal insights on the overall state of German politics, including the background analysis of the European Parliament elections, interpretation of the election results, and observations on the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and future trends. Professor Shen believes that Germany's future political landscape will no longer be as stable as during Merkel's era, potentially leading to polarized confrontations. If the far-right continues to expand, the prospects for political polarization are worrying. There are also uncertainties regarding the resources allocated to the Indo-Pacific region, although Germany is expected to continue supporting Ukraine and viewing China as a potential competitor in the Indo-Pacific. However, the intensity may not be as robust as in the past four years. Therefore, Professor Shen suggests that Taiwan should continue to advance in AI, semiconductors, and the drone industry to deepen relationships with individual European countries, which will be a key issue for Taiwan and European countries in the future.   Associate Professor Chang Mengjen discussed "The Effects of the European Parliament Elections and the Changes in Italy," noting that in this European election, Italy's center-right parties collectively gained nearly 47% support. The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) and the far-right Identity and Democracy group have been jointly proposing initiatives for some time, highlighting the influence of Giorgia Meloni's leadership in the ECR. Meloni declared that Italy would focus on issues related to Africa and the Mediterranean region this year, particularly immigration. It is noteworthy that while far-right parties in the European Parliament share anti-immigration stances, they have significant differences regarding the war in Ukraine. Some, like Meloni's party, want the EU to continue helping Ukraine resist Russia's invasion, while others, such as Marine Le Pen's National Rally, are more skeptical. Associate Professor Zhang believes that while the foreign policies of far-right parties in the EU may not be consistent, they are quite aligned on anti-dumping, anti-immigration, and anti-environmental issues, reflecting an anti-globalization stance.   Vice Chairman Shen Lin-Long, spoke on "Economic Prospects and Financial Outlook of the Eurozone with a Focus on CMU," pointed out that slowing inflation in the EU is beneficial for private consumption. The market predicts a GDP growth rate of 0.7% for 2024 and 1.4% for 2025. However, potential economic headwinds in the latter half of the year could stem from the U.S. presidential election. The European Central Bank implemented its first rate cut in five years this June, with officials forecasting a gradual decrease in inflation to the target in the medium term. The market expects another rate cut in September and December. Regarding the European Parliament election results, Vice Chairman Shen analyzed that the increase in far-right seats would have little substantial impact, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen likely to be re-elected. Conversely, the short-term political turmoil in France is noteworthy. The EU's Capital Markets Union (CMU) action plan, launched in September 2015, aims to enhance the EU's financial competitiveness and deserves attention.   The EUTW Forum continues to invite top experts and scholars to provide in-depth and broad observations and analyses, showcasing their outstanding research to participants. This platform allows experts from various fields, including industry, government, and academia, to engage in collective discussions and dialogues on EU affairs and developments. The forum, organized by the European Union Centre in Taiwan and collaboration with the National Central Library, has its recorded content available on the National Central Library's digital audio-visual service platform.

The European Union Centre in Taiwan held a workshop titled "The 2024 European Parliament Elections and Their Implications for Europe and Taiwan" on 21 June, 2024 at Room 108, College of Social Sciences, National Taiwan University. The workshop featured many European scholars sharing their insights on the post-election European situation and its potential impact on Taiwan, engaging in discussions with members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' European think tank delegation and other distinguished guests in attendance.   The event starts with the speech of Dr. Hungdah Su, Director General of the EUTW. He briefly reviewed the establishment and development the Centre, then summarised the Taiwanese media’s observation of the election results so far. He pointed out that Taiwanese media often regarded this election as the victory of female politicians like Giorgia Meloni, Marine Le Pen, and Ursula von der Leyen, and a loss of male politicians such as Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz. Most Taiwanese media viewed it as a sign of the growing influence of far-right political parties and the weakening of mainstream parties.  However, there are still debates about the nature of far-right political parties and their impact on Europe and Taiwan. Therefore, this workshop provided a unique chance to hear the insights from leading European Scholars on these controversial issues.   Then, Riccardo Alcaro, Research Coordinator and Head of the Global Actors Programme, Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), and Stefania Benaglia, Head of Foreign Policy Unit, Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), share their observations about the election results and their overall impact, whereas Abigaël Vasselier, Director of Policy and European Affairs/Head of Program Foreign Relations, Mercator Institute for China Studies, and Nicola Casarini, Associate fellow at the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) and Global Fellow at the Wilson Center in Washington DC, share their views on the current status of EU-Taiwan relations and its prospect.   After the four European scholars conclude their presentation, they began exchanging their opinions on some highly-debated topics with each other and other attendees. For example: to what extent do far-right political parties anti-China, and whether the growth of their power beneficial or detrimental for Taiwan? On these topics, the divergence of opinions was evident. One presenter claimed that some far-right politicians were very anti-China which is potentially benefiting Taiwan more than Europe. In contrast, others, including some members of the visiting delegation, question the clarity of their anti-China stance and its implications for Taiwan. Despite the failure to reach a consensus on these issues, the intense debate and participants' extensive knowledge prompted diverse perspectives on these matters.  Additionally, attendees offered valuable suggestions on addressing complex challenges and strengthening EU-Taiwan relations. From these perspectives, this workshop is undoubtedly a successful and fruitful event.  

The European Union Centre in Taiwan is organizing the " The list of awardees has been announced, with each recipient receiving a subsidy of up to NT$30,000 for round-trip economy class airfare to France. Chih Ch** Hsia    (Department of Political Science) Liang Yi** Chen (Department of Internatinal Business) Li-Di** Tan         (Department of Internatinal Business)    

Date/Time：21 Friday, June, 2024 10:00-12:00 2024年6月21日（五） Venue：RM108, 1F, College of Social Sciences, NTU臺灣大學社科院1樓108室 Topic：The 2024 European Parliarment Elections and its Implications for Europe and Taiwan 2024年歐洲議會選舉及其對歐洲與臺灣的啟示 AGENDA議程 10:00-10:05 Welcome Remarks開幕致詞 Hungdah Su, Dean, College of Social Sciences, NTU / Director General, European Union Centre in Taiwan 10:05-11:05 The 2024 European Parliarment Elections and its Implications for Europe and Taiwan「2024年歐洲議會選舉及其對歐洲與臺灣的啟示」座談會 11:05-12:00 Q&A問答 12:00 Adjourn賦歸 Moderator主持人 Hungdah Su 蘇宏達 Dean, College of Social Sciences, NTU / Director General, European Union Centre in Taiwan Presentors發表人 Abigaël Vasselier Director Policy and European Affairs/Head of Program Foreign Relations, Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS)德國「墨卡托中國研究所」外交政策計畫暨政策與歐洲事務主任 Riccardo Alcaro Research Coordinator and Head of the Global Actors Programme, Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI)義大利「國際事務研究所」資深研究員暨「全球行為者」專案主持人 Stefania Benaglia Head of Foreign Policy Unit, Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)比利時「歐洲政策研究中心」外交政策主任 Nicola Casarini Associate fellow at the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) and Global Fellow at the Wilson Center in Washington DC 義大利「國際事務研究所」副研究員暨美國威爾遜國際學人中心學人  

The application period for the EUTW Summer Internship Program is now open. The application deadline is 24 June 2024. A short CV must be submitted on or before the application deadline to ntueutw@ntu.edu.tw The interview will be arranged based on “first-come-first-served” basis.

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 have a dual internship at Low Carbon Initiative Action of the European Chamber of Commerce (ECCT) or the European Values Center for Security Policy (EVC) Taipei office. EUTW will not help to apply Work permit/ARC.

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2024 EUTW FORUM III Economic Growth, Political Change and the Future of European Integration   Time: 28 June 2024 (Friday) 9:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Venue: Briefing Room 129, National Central Library (No. 20, Zhongshan S. Road, Taipei) Organizers: EU Centre in Taiwan; EU Centre of Excellence, NTU; EU Research Centre, NCCU ; National Central Library Co-organizers: Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, MOFA, R.O.C (TAIWAN); European Community Studies Association Taiwan; Programme in EU Studies, College of International Affairs, NCCU   Moderator: Tailin Chang (Adjunct professor, Department of Public Affairs, HFU; Forum Convener)   Keynote Speech: Eric Jiun-Yaw Huang ( Director General, Department of European Affairs, MOFA)   Presenter: Chung-Hung Cho (Professor,  Graduate School in European Studies, Dept. of Diplomacy & International Relations, Tamkang University) Ming-Chung Chang (Former Representative, Bureau de Représentation de Taipei; Ambassador, Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, MOFA) Yu-Chung Shen (Professor, Department of Political Science, Tunghai University) Mengjen Chang (Associate Professor / Department Chairperson, Department of Italian Language and Culture, Fu Jen Catholic University)   Discussant: Ling-Long Shen (Vice Chairman Appacus Financial Foundation)   Kind reminder: Please be reminded that the venue for this event is Room 129 at the National Library Arts and Culture Center. Due to limited seating, entry will be granted in the following order: first, to those who have completed online registration and checked in on-site in sequence, followed by on-site registrants. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

[Information of the Activity] The Speech of the French Philosophy Week, College of Liberal Arts, NTU: Ethical Issues and Challenges of the AI in Our Society, Education, and Democracy.   1. Introduction: The French Philosophy Week this year will focus on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to bring changes to education and the ethical challenges it poses. For instance, to what extent can AI replace human beings? Can it learn to discuss philosophical issues? Which ethical principles should guide the development of AI? The French Philosophy Week will attempt to evaluate the influence of AI on human thought at a more fundamental level. 2. Theme: Ethical Issues and Challenges of the AI in Our Society, Education, and Democracy. / Enjeux et défis éthiques de l'IA dans notre société et dans l'éducation. Topic: Will artificial intelligence be able to engage in philosophical thinking soon? / L’Intelligence artificielle pourra-t-elle bientôt philosopher? Speaker: Dominique Lestel (Chair Professor / maître de conférences, Department of Philosophy, l’Ecole Normale Supérieure) Vanessa Nurock (Deputy Director of the Center of Research in History of Ideas, Côte d’Azur University) 3. Language: French (with simultaneous interpretation in Chinese)  4. Time:  18 June, 2024 (Tue.) 14:30-16:30 5. Venue: Conference Room, College of Liberal Arts, NTU

he Ministry of Education (MOE) will hold an information session on studying abroad at the Heti Branch of Kaohsiung Public Library on Saturday, June 1st. We are delighted to welcome two alumni who have obtained scholarships from the MOE and pursued their studies in Europe to share their experiences with us. We will also introduce the European Union (EU)'s Erasmus Programme. Welcome to join us on Saturday!   Date: 1 June 2024 Time: 14:00-16:30 Venue: Multifunctional Conference Room, the Heti Branch of Kaohsiung Public Library (3F, No.1, Yucheng Rd., Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan (R.O.C.)) Detailed Information and Registration: https://reurl.cc/Wx1mkD   ✦✦ Information on the speakers✦✦ Tzu-Ruei Yang Topic: The Broadening of Our Horizons: Starting from Germany Background: Degree: PhD in Geosciences, University of Bonn, Germany Scholarship: Recipient of the MOE’s Government Scholarship to Study Abroad (GSSA) Current Position: Joint Appointment Assistant Professor at the National Museum of Natural Science, the Department of Earth Sciences at NCKU, and the Department of Life Science at NCHU Yuan-Chi Yang Topic: The Incredible Life of Studying in Europe (The net expenditure for two years of studies in different countries of Europe would be only ____ NTD) Background: Master’s Degree: Materials Science for Energy Application & Using Large Scale Facilities (The EU Discipline Cluster- Engineering) Scholarship: Recipient of the EU Scholarship from the MOE Current Position: PhD Student at Grenoble Alpes University and Research Fellow at CEA-Liten

EUSAAP Conference 2024 Indonesia Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 May 2024 Universitas Gadjah Mada, Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta, Indonesia Revisiting EU – Asia Pacific Relations The 2024 EUSAAP annual conference and postgraduate workshop hosted by Universitas Gadjah Mada and EUSA Indonesia will celebrate and revisit the state of EU Studies within our region. This past quarter century has seen a number of frameworks introduced spanning from the ASEM format initiated in 1996 to the 2021 EU Indo-Pacific Strategy, and interspersed with the designation of four Indo-Pacific countries as EU Strategic Partners (Japan, Korea, China, India). This conference invites papers that explore these innovations and changing priorities embracing interdisciplinary perspectives – International Relations, Political Science, Law, Economics and History.

(L to R): Vivian Chen, Taiwan Power Research Institute R&D Planning Office Director; Tiger Huang, Senior Director of the Investment Dept. of Taiwan International Ports Corporation; Dr. Lee Lou-Chuang, Academician, Institute of Earth Sciences of Academia Sinica; Thomas Ringmann, Director of Business Development of Siemens Energy; Laurent Chevalier, Taiwan Country Chair & General Representative of Gas, Renewables & Power of TotalEnergies; Freddie Hoeglund, ECCT CEO; Wu Chih-Wei, Deputy Director-General of MOEA Energy Administration; H. Henry Chang, ECCT Low Carbon Initiative Chair; Dr. Adrian Rauchfleisch, Deputy Director General of EUTW; Olivier Letessier, President, Air Liquide Far Eastern.
Academia Sinica's Institute of Earth Sciences Academician Dr. Lee Lou-chuang moderated the panel discussion, aiming to reiterate the importance of international cooperation as to developing the hydrogen chain.

The 2024 Annual Academic Conference and National Graduate Student on EU Studies of the European Union Studies Association, Taiwan (ECSA-Taiwan) Peace Again in Europe? History, thought, institutions, and strategy. Conference Venue: International Conference Room, 5F, General Building of Colleges, College of Social Sciences, National Chengchi University (NCCU) Time Activities 9:00-9:30 Registration 9:30-9:45 Opening Ceremony & Guest Speech Matthieu Branders, Director of the Belgian Office in Taipei Chwen-Wen Chen, President of the ECSA-Taiwan Hong-yi Lien, Dean of the College of International Affairs, NCCU 9:45-10:00 Group Photos Tea Break 10:00-11:40 Round Table Forum Moderator: Dr. Chung-Hong Chuo, Director of the Graduate School in European Studies, Tamkang University (TKU) Discussant: Dr. Chien-Yi Lu, Research Fellow of the Institute of European and American Studies, Academia Sinica Discussant: Dr. Teng-chi Chang, Professor at the Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University (NTU) Discussant: Dr. Yi-De Liu, Professor at the Graduate Institute of European Cultures and Tourism, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) Discussant: Dr. San-Yi Yang, Professor at the Graduate Institute of International Politics, National Chung-Hsing University (NCHU) 12:00-13:20 Board of Executive Director and Supervisor meeting of the ECSA-Taiwan Lunch 13:20-15:00 The Indo-Pacific Strategy of the EU and Its Policy Implications for Taiwan I Venue: International Conference Room, 5F, General Building of Colleges   Moderator: Chwen-Wen Chen, Professor at the Department of Political Science, NTU   Presenter: Tzuli Lin, Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science, Tunghai University (THU), “The Prospects and Opportunities for Collaboration on Green Transition and Ocean Governance.”   Chung-Hsien Lee, Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science, NTU, “How Should Taiwan React to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism of the EU? Putting Institutions and Norms at the Core.   Cho-Hsin Su, Associate Professor at the Department of Diplomacy, NCCU, “EU’s Economic Security Strategy Examined in the Indo-Pacific.”   Discussant: Chung-Hong Chuo, Director of the Graduate School in European Studies, TKU San-Yi Yang, Professor at the Graduate Institute of International Politics, NCHU   Graduate Student Panel I: The Strategies of Member States Venue: Classroom 270416, 4F, South Wing, General Building of Colleges   Moderator: Yi-De Liu, Professor at the Graduate Institute of European Cultures and Tourism, NTNU   Presenter: Chia-Wei Kuo, Master’s Student at the Graduate Institute of International Politics, NCHU, “Analysing the Attitudes of Germany and France on Energy Issues: The Perspective of Liberal Intergovernmentalism.”   Yi-Ru Jiang, Master’s Student at the Graduate Institute of International Politics, NCHU, “Analysis of the Foreign Policies of Small Countries under the European Integration: The Example of Finland.”   Min-Jhen Jhan, Master’s Student at the Department of Diplomacy, NCCU, “Discussion on the Foreign Policies of Poland: Ways to Survive in the Triangle of Russia, the U.S., and the European Union (1990~2023)”   Jyun-Ai Su, Master’s Student at the Graduate Institute of International Politics, NCHU, “Challenges for the European Union and Regional Peace in the Post-Cold War Era: Perspectives of the United Kingdom and Germany.”   Discussant: Yi-De Liu, Professor at the Graduate Institute of European Cultures and Tourism, NTNU Yung-Djong Shaw, Assistant Research Fellow of the Institute of European and American Studies, Academia Sinica 15:00-15:20 Tea Break 15:20-17:00 The Indo-Pacific Strategy of the EU and Its Policy Implications for Taiwan II Venue: International Conference Room, 5F, General Building of Colleges   Moderator: Chih-ming Chung, Head of the Graduate Institute of European Studies, Nanhua University   Presenter: Wei-Fang Chen, Associate Political Science, THU, “The EU-India Strategic Partnership: Opportunities and Challenges.”   Lai, Yun-Chen, Associate Professor at the Department of Public Administration, “Time for deepening EU and Indo-Pacific Relations? An economic perspective on the chance of EU-Taiwan BIA”   Yung-Yung Chang, Assistant Professor for the Ph.D. Program in Asia-Pacific Regional Studies, “Digital governance in the contested region: strengthening EU-Taiwan digital partnership under the EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.”   Discussant: Der-Chin Horng, Research Fellow of the Institute of European and American Studies, Academia Sinica Mengjen Chang, Chairperson of the Department of Italian Language and Culture, Fu Jen Catholic University Graduate Student Panel II: Russo-Ukrainian War and the EU Venue: Classroom 270416, 4F, South Wing, General Building of Colleges   Moderator: Hong-yi Lien, Dean of the College of International Affairs, NCCU   Presenter: Siang-Yuan Jhu, PhD Student at the Department of the University of Giessen, “The Evolution of Germany’s Strategy towards China in the Context of Russo-Ukrainian War:  Another ‘End of an Era’ (Zeitenwende) or the Feedback towards the ‘De-risking’ Policies of the EU?”   Ke-Wei Su, Master’s Student at the Department of Diplomacy, NCCU, “The Influence of Countries’ Detachment from Institutions: The Example of Brexit.”   Zih-Ciang Huang, Master’s Student at the Graduate Institute of Strategic Studies, National Defense University, “An Analysis of the Economic Sanctions against Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian War.”   Yu-Shao Jian, Master’s Student at the Department of Diplomacy, NCCU, “The Evolution of the EU’s Strategy towards China: Observed from the Rise of China's Electric Vehicle Industry.”   Discussant: Hong-yi Lien, Dean of the College of International Affairs, NCCU Wayne Tan, Professor at the Graduate Institute of International Politics, NCHU. 17:00-17:30 Closing Ceremony