The EU-VALUES Network (EU Research and Education Network on Foreign Policy Issues: Values and Democracy) unites 21 leading higher education institutions from Europe and beyond to enrich the debate and deepen understanding of values and democracy in the EU's foreign policy.
Comprising nearly 100 academic experts from six continents, this coalition was formed with a focus on scholarly excellence and inclusiveness, emphasising gender equality and geographic diversity. Our network recognises the urgent need to bolster the EU's external legitimacy as a force for good amid global challenges.
Join our next webinar: Saving the European Union from its Illiberal Member States
When: Monday 22nd September, 15:00 CET
Don’t Miss Our Exclusive EU-VALUES Event!
Join us for a timely conversation with Professors András Jakab and Lando Kirchmair as they present their new book, Saving the European Union from its Illiberal Member States (OUP, 2025).
They will examine the erosion of democratic principles and the rise of illiberal trends within EU institutions and member states, outlining the risks these dynamics pose to Europe’s constitutional order.
Adding further depth to the discussion, leading scholar Prof. Jan Wouters (KU Leuven) will provide expert reflections on rule of law, constitutional challenges, and the future of European integration.
Join us live! Take this opportunity to engage directly with Jakab, Kirchmair, and Wouters—ask questions, share your views, and be part of an interactive exchange.
Ideas and Insights from the EU-VALUES Network
Corporate accountability in global value chains is gaining urgency as human rights abuses and environmental harms persist across borders. Elene Dzneladze explores how new due diligence legislations, particularly in Europe, mark a shift from voluntary soft law to binding legal obligations for companies. However, access to justice remains uneven, with legal and structural barriers limiting enforcement.
In this blog, writer, journalist and researcher Sasha Hanning Nuñez explores the complex relationship between Artificial Intelligence and democracy, drawing on insights from the EU-VALUES Conference held in Santiago de Chile in Dec, 2024. Through a critical review of academic contributions, the piece examines how AI can both threaten and enhance democratic governance, and emphasizes the need for inclusive, context-sensitive approaches to democratization in an era of rapid technological change.
Javier Borràs Arumí argues the EU shouldn’t chase tech superpower status like the US or China. Instead, it should emulate East Asia’s “Silicon Cats”—nations that thrive by controlling key tech chokepoints. Strategic necessity, not sheer scale, could define Europe’s influence in a complex digital world…
Navigating Uncertainty: The EU's Stand for Democracy with Prof. Javier Solana | Full Interview
EU-VALUES Talks
What does a second Trump presidency mean for democracy, human rights, and the international order?
We hear from Professor Javier Solana - President of ESADEGeo, former EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy and former Secretary General of NATO, to explore how the European Union is recalibrating its global role in response to growing geopolitical uncertainty.
The video delves into the impact of the renewed Trump administration on transatlantic relations and the stability of shared democratic values. Solana examines whether the European Union is moving toward strategic autonomy by seeking new alliances, from advancing Mercosur agreements to deepening partnerships in Asia. The video also covers the evolution of EU-China relations, with Brussels reassessing its stance toward Beijing amid shifting global dynamics.
Finally, we ask the pressing question: Is the EU geopolitically prepared for what comes next? Can it act swiftly and cohesively in a rapidly changing world?
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