ENLARGE - European Network on Learning, Assessing, and Researching Governance in Enlargement
Luiss is a partner in the European project ENLARGE – the European Network on Learning, Assessing, and Researching Governance in Enlargement. An initiative funded by the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Networks Programme, which promotes research, debate, and training on the topic of European Union enlargement.
The project, coordinated by the University of Bologna, will run from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028.
The objectives of the ENLARGE project
The ENLARGE project examines the historical evolution of the European Union's enlargement policy in order to assess its effects, challenges, and future prospects.
Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the programme aims to generate new scientific knowledge about the role of enlargement as a driver of European integration, stability, and progress.
Universities, researchers, students, lecturers, and representatives of civil society are involved in research, training, and outreach activities aimed at strengthening dialogue about the future of Europe and the candidate countries for accession.
Thomas Christiansen
tchristiansen@luiss.itThe project's main activities
ENLARGE promotes research, training, and dialogue focused on the topic of European Union enlargement, through conferences, workshops, Summer Schools, online courses, and initiatives aimed at civil society.
The network, of which Luiss is a member, also fosters collaboration among European academic centres, supporting the production and dissemination of scientific publications, podcasts, surveys, and policy recommendations.
Work Packages
Specifically, the project comprises the following work packages:
- Project Management and Coordination
- Research and Conferences on Enlargement and Integration
- Academic and School Teaching Activities
- Online Training and Engagement with Civil Society
- Proposals for Future Enlargements
- Communication and Dissemination
The ENLARGE Map
