ELEC: Preparing for EU Accession - Hochschuldialog 2024
BOOT CAMP "Students, EU enlargement policy and EU integration - the good, the bad, and the active"
From September 18 to 21, 2024, the boot camp “Students, EU Enlargement Policy and EU Integration - The Good, The Bad, and the Active” took place in Belgrade, Serbia. 23 students from universities that are part of the SEELS network (University of Zagreb, University of Zenicas, University of Tirana, University of Belgrade, University of Nis, University of Split, University of Rijeka, Josip Juraj Strossmayer Universitxy of Osijek, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje, University of Montenegro, University of Sarajevo) and from Saarland University met in the lecture halls of the Faculty of Law of the University of Belgrade to attend lectures on the EU, its functions, EU enlargement including the perspectives of the Western Balkans and human rights. Digital research skills and youth in action were also covered. The program was held in English and covered the following main topics: The EU and its Functions, Human Rights in the EU Legal System, EU Single Market Law, Free Movement of Students, EU Enlargement Policy, EU Integration, Youth Policy in the EU, Youth in Action. The bootcamp included interactive workshops to develop students' skills and understanding of how to use EU law and policy digital resources, project development and implementation, study visits and cultural events. As part of the bootcamp, students had the opportunity to interact and learn from each other and the lecturers while getting to know the city of Belgrade and Serbian culture. After four intense days of lectures and sightseeing, the bootcamp ended with a farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant on the Sava River.