Montenegro: EU's next member state?

The President of Montenegro will discuss the nation’s aspirations for European Union membership amidst the evolving dynamics of EU enlargement. As a front-runner among Western Balkan countries in accession negotiations, Montenegro plays a pivotal role in the region's European integration narrative. The President will provide an in-depth analysis of Montenegro’s progress towards meeting EU accession criteria.

EU-China relations: Can cooperation and competition coexist?

The scholarly literature on EU-China relations often draws a dichotomous distinction between material and ideational factors, frequently overemphasizing the 'interest versus value' motif that underpins this complex relationship. Despite its importance, the diplomacy and future trajectory of EU-China relations remain opaque and incalculably intricate. This talk moves beyond binary frameworks by introducing a novel theoretical model of diplomatic relationship-building.

Theresa Maria Scheule

I am a first-year MPhil student in European Politics and Society at Reuben College, University of Oxford.

Prior to joining Oxford, I earned a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Witten/Herdecke University in Germany, graduating with First Class Honours. During my undergraduate studies, I worked as a Research Assistant in for the Chair of International Political Studies, contributing to a project on elite responses to threats to democracy.

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