Europe Month 2025

Every year in May, Europe Day commemorates a key moment in the history of the European Union: the Schuman Declaration of 9 May 1950. On this occasion, France and many other European countries celebrate the ‘Joli Mois de l’Europe‘, a time to highlight European initiatives and raise awareness of the challenges, cultural diversity and opportunities that Europe represents.

At the Université Catholique de Lille, this commitment to Europe is reflected in a series of events organised by the International Relations Department. This year, the University is further strenghtening its local ties by working in collaboration with various local stakeholders to offer a programme of events open to the entire university community.

Programme:

• Monday 12 May: Games and workshops on the theme of Europe | 12pm-3pm, in front of the Bibliothèque Universitaire (60 rue du Port, Lille)
• Tuesday 13 May: Guided tour of the Palais Rameau, a jewel of Lille’s architectural heritage
• Wednesday 14 May: Discover LiDD, the University’s design school
• Thursday 22 May: Conference on the Franco-German Polizei/Gendarmerie operational unit
• Friday 23 May: Conference on contemporary Poland, offering a multidimensional perspective

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Meanwhile, university restaurants within the ALL network will be offering a range of European specialities throughout the week of 12 to 16 May.

These events illustrate the University’s ambition to promote Europe in everyday life, going beyond Erasmus exchanges, by fostering openness, reflection, intercultural dialogue and cooperation.

The Faculty of Law is fully engaged in this dynamic, in line with its strong tradition of internationalisation and its mission to educate committed legal professionnals who are attuned to contemporary European issues.

We warmly invite you to take part in these events, which provide an ideal opportunity to share ideas and celebrate Europe’s founding values together!