EC Library Guide on Jean Monnet, President of the European Coal and Steel Community High Authority, 1952-1955: Jean Monnet activities
A selection of EU resources on Jean Monnet activities1
The Jean Monnet activities have its origin in 1989 when this programme was founded to support teaching and research about the EU to promote and help the European integration. [--] The activities of the Jean Monnet have changed over the time, the comparison is therefore not straightforward between the Jean Monnet under Erasmus+ and Jean Monnet under LLP [Lifelong Learning Programme]. (Source: European Commission, Combined evaluation of Erasmus+ and predecessor programmes: Final report, Jean Monnet programme evaluation, Volume 3, 2017, page 6.)
(In chronological order)
- Jean Monnet Activities - Database
European Commission (accessed 8 October 2024).
In this database you can find the selected Jean Monnet activities from 1990-2023.
- Change the EU, change your world, one lecture at the time: “35 Years of Jean Monnet Actions” anniversary conference
European Commission: Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Publications Office of the European Union, 2024.
- Jean Monnet actions in 2014-2020: An analysis of modules, chairs and centres of excellence
European Commission, European Education and Culture Executive Agency, Publications Office of the European Union, 2024.
This analysis covers data from 2014 to 2020, focusing on the evolution of Jean Monnet Actions into the EU Member States (MS) over time. The study examines three Jean Monnet Actions in the sector of Higher Education, namely Modules, Chairs and Centres of Excellence (COE).
- Jean Monnet Chairs: Data analysis of Jean Monnet Chairs awarded between 1990 and 2022
European Commission, European Education and Culture Executive Agency, Publications Office of the European Union, 2024.
The purpose of this document is to present an analysis of the available data for Jean Monnet Chairs (hereinafter JM) awarded between 1990 and 2022. The main objectives are to gain a better understanding of the evolution of Chairs over time, and to present key findings based on countries, Erasmus+ regions, universities, professors, and subjects. Finally, it includes a shorter analysis of 30 randomly selected Chairs in the regions of the EU and Asia from 2010 until 2021, which illustrates the way that the Action has evolved and how its content has changed through the years.
- Jean Monnet activities: Opportunities for applicants
European Commission, European Education and Culture Executive Agency, Publications Office of the European Union, 2024.
The Jean Monnet Programme was launched in 1989 by the European Commission to support teaching and research in the field of European Union integration. More than 1 000 universities in 100 countries throughout the world participate in the Jean Monnet actions, offering Jean Monnet courses as part of their curricula.
- Jean Monnet call 2022: A showcase of projects
European Commission, European Education and Culture Executive Agency, Publications Office of the European Union, 2024.
This booklet brings together a selection of projects that represent the aims of the Jean Monnet programme. This selection covers all ongoing actions and respects a geographical balance, considering various variable criteria such as novelty in thematic content, country or region and European Commission (EC) priorities.
- Jean Monnet activities: 30 years of excellence in EU studies
European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Publications Office, 2019.
- Combined evaluation of Erasmus+ and predecessor programmes: Final report, Jean Monnet programme evaluation (Volume 3)
European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Publications Office, 2017.
The Jean Monnet activities have its origin in 1989 when this programme was founded to support teaching and research about the EU to promote and help the European integration. Nowadays, as stated in the Erasmus + legal basis and programme guide, the aim of the Jean Monnet actions is twofold. First, the Jean Monnet actions aim to promote excellence in teaching and research in the field of European Union studies. Secondly, Jean Monnet actions also aim to foster the dialogue between the academic world and policy-makers.
- Jean Monnet good practices in the context of "A Union of shared values – the role of education and civil society", Cluster meeting: Brussels 15 April 2016
European Education and Culture Executive Agency: Eurydice, Publications Office, 2016.
The 2016 cluster meeting adopted a practical approach to this matter, by reflecting on good practices and making recommendations on how Jean Monnet Activities can help deal with challenges to a Union of shared values. This document gives a comprehensive summary of the discussions and suggestions made.
- EU à la carte? Jean Monnet seminar
European Commission: Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Publications Office, 2016.
- Migrations: Jean Monnet seminar 2016
European Commission: Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Migrations, Publications Office, 2017.
- Thinking about Europe – Jean Monnet support to European studies
European Commission: Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Publications Office, 2014.
In 1989, the European Commission launched the Jean Monnet action to support academic research in European integration. The programme originally addressed academics in the Member States, but came to include those in accession countries soon after. Today, it has a global scope. In many ways a niche operation, the Jean Monnet activities have nevertheless been celebrated as some of the most successful examples of European Union (EU) support. This publication is a testimony to its achievements. It shows that among its beneficiaries there is little doubt that the programme served its purpose in a tremendously effective way. Jean Monnet grants are indubitably among the European subsidies that have given the entire EU most value for money.
- The Eastern Partnership and the Europe 2020 strategy: Visions of leading policymakers and academics
European Commission: Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Publications Office, 2012.
On 8-9 December 2010, the Jean Monnet Programme of the European Commission organised a Seminar on "The Eastern Partnership and the Europe 2020 Strategy".
- 20 years of support for European integration studies: From the Jean Monnet action to the Jean Monnet programme
European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Publications Office, 2011.
On 7-8 September 2009, the Jean Monnet Action celebrated its 20th anniversary with a two-day Conference entitled "20 Years of Support for European Integration Studies: From the Jean Monnet Action to the Jean Monnet Programme".
- Jean Monnet: The European Union and the World, European success stories
European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Publications Office, 2008.
The objective of the Jean Monnet Programme is to stimulate excellence in teaching, research and reflection in European integration studies in higher education institutions throughout the world.
- Jean Monnet success stories: Europe for lifelong learning
European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Publications Office of the European Union, 2007.
Current developments underline the need for increased reflection and debate on the European Union. The Jean Monnet Programme responds to this need. Universities from all over the world continue to come forward in large numbers to participate in the Programme. This brochure gives a flavour of the wealth of expertise and innovative thinking on European integration in the Jean Monnet community.
- Jean Monnet Project Directory 1990-99
European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Publications Office, 2000.
The directory provides information concerning the 2322 projects developed since 1990 by universities and Jean Monnet professors in the framework of the Jean Monnet Project. It aims to facilitate communication between partners of the Jean Monnet Project and all others interested in learning about university resources in the field of European integration studies.
- Papers of the Symposium of Jean Monnet Chairs on the 1996 Intergovernmental Conference, Brussels, les 6 et 7 mai 1996
European Commission, Council of the European Union: DG X – Information, Communication, Culture and Audiovisual Media and General Secretariat of the Council, Publications Office, 1997.
Le colloque des chaires Jean Monnet sur la conférence intergouvernementale de révision des traités a été organisé à l'initiative du Conseil universitaire européen pour l'action Jean Monnet, dans le cadre des activités d'animation qui lui ont été confiées par la Commission européenne, DG X, unité «Action Jean Monnet - Milieux universitaires». Plus de 140 professeurs y ont participé, professeurs Jean Monnet et aussi un certain nombre d'autres professeurs engagés dans les études européennes. Sa préparation et son organisation ont donné lieu à une large concertation entre professeurs des diverses disciplines et des divers pays. Le nombre et la qualité des communications préparées en vue du colloque témoignent de l'intérêt qu'il a suscité dans la communauté universitaire.
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