Maastricht University and Studio Europa Maastricht are organising an interdisciplinary academic conference to discuss the Maastricht Treaty through a European socioeconomic perspective. The conference will be held 27-29 September, directly following the EMU public symposium marking the 30th anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty, also being held in Maastricht, 26-27 September.

The aim of the conference is to facilitate critical, but constructive, academic dialogue on the Maastricht Treaty’s legacy. In line with the spirit of unity in diversity, forward-looking scholars from all backgrounds are welcome; the only requirement is a willingness to work with others to reach a consensus on making Europe a better place through the commemoration of this paramount milestone of European collaboration.

Particularly welcome are contributions from the fields of economics, history, legal studies and political science focused in the following areas:

• Institutional evolution and the future of the European integration
• Social market economy and socioeconomic justice
• Policies for economic convergence, risk sharing and solidarity
• Democratic legitimacy and the rule of law
• Fiscal federalism, democratic backsliding and the rise of populism
• European inequality and social divide
• Labour migration and economic union
• The digital age and energy transition
• The global impact of the euro
• Common foreign security policy and geopolitical challenges
• European health union and coronavirus pandemics

This call is open to all, however, the selection process will be competitive due to limited places. Abstracts may be submitted until 1 June 2022. Applicants should send their abstract (maximum of 300 words) to Ivan Rubinić (i.rubinic@maastrichtuniversity.nl).

Candidates will be notified regarding the status of their application by the end of June 2022.

Participation in the conference is free of charge.

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