Montserrat Nebrera, dean of the Faculty of Law at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) and director of the Carlemany Institute for European Studies (ICEE), recently took part in a debate on European Union security organised by the Catalan Council of the European Movement (CCME) as part of the fifth edition of the European University.

Under the title “Security Regulation and Decision-Making”, Nebrera’s presentation addressed the main challenges facing the European Union in an international context characterised by growing polarisation and the need to bolster cooperation between member states.

Held on 9 and 10 October, the European University brought together a range of experts for a series of discussions, presentations and interactive sessions exploring the present and future of European security.

Over the two days, a range of topics was discussed, including the role of young people in shaping the EU’s future, the diplomatic capacity of the European External Action Service, the European institutions’ regulatory and decision-making mechanisms and the challenges of moving towards a common security and defence policy.

The ICEE, UIC’s tool for researching European challenges

Affiliated with UIC’s Faculty of Law, the Carlemany Institute for European Studies (ICEE) is a research centre and think tank devoted to analysing Europe’s role and the key challenges facing the European Union. The Institute promotes research and academic outreach with the aim of bringing European affairs closer to society and encouraging critical reflection on EU decisions and policies.

Its research focuses on topics such as security and defence, immigration and identity, and energy sovereignty and sustainability. Through seminars, conferences and academic events, the Carlemany Institute for European Studies helps create knowledge and enrich public debate on Europe’s major challenges.