
The Jean Monnet Chair “EU Law, Values, and Digital Citizenship” (EULaVa) at the University of Macedonia, coordinated by Professor Despoina Anagnostopoulou, aims to enhance the study of EU law, digital governance, and fundamental rights. The Chair focuses on expanding EU studies by introducing new short courses, updating curricula, and integrating digital citizenship and media literacy into academic programs. It seeks to bridge the gap between academia, civil society, and policymakers by organizing conferences, roundtables, and guest lectures, fostering dialogue on AI regulation, disinformation, and democratic resilience. Additionally, the initiative promotes research, public awareness, and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring a long-term impact on education, policy, and civic engagement in a digitally evolving European society.
AIMS
The Jean Monnet Chair EU Lava aims to:
- Enhance the interest and profile of EU studies in Greece and abroad
- Establish a robust network and synergies of dialogue between the academic world and civil society, professional unions, and policymakers at local, regional, and European levels
- Augment the level of knowledge on specific EU subjects
- Disseminate knowledge about the European integration process and the role of the EU in the international system
- Promote shared EU values and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
- Function as a vector for public diplomacy towards third countries not associated with the Programme
- Promote gender equality in research
