In an increasingly interconnected world, the benefits of globalisation go hand in hand with major challenges. It is against this backdrop that the PMIC network is calling for papers for its conference “Shaping the Future of African-European Relations for a Sustainable Future” to be held in Strasbourg (France) and Kehl (Germany) from 2 until 4 October 2025.
This international conference invites scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to explore new models of partnership between Africa and Europe. We seek contributions proposing creative, cross-sectoral strategies to reimagine African-European relations and shape a just, sustainable global future.
Participants from Africa, Europe, and beyond are warmly encouraged to submit abstracts.
The conference is organised in the framework of the PMIC Network, a joint programme by:
- University of Applied Sciences Kehl, Germany
- CESAG & UCAD Dakar, Senegal
- Ethiopian Civil Service University, Ethiopia
- Stellenbosch University, South Africa
- Université du Burundi, Burundi
- Kenyatta University, Kenya
Conference Streams:
I – Leveraging Technology to Reshape African-European Relations
II – Subnational Co-operative Approaches for Sustainable Futures
Submit your abstract (max. 300 words in English or French) and a short profile (max. 150 words) no later than Thursday, 19 June 2025. Submission link and all further information can be found in our Call for Papers (PDF).
Conference Dates: 2–4 October 2025
Conference Venue: Strasbourg, France (European Parliament) and Kehl, Germany (Univ. of Applied Sciences for Public Administration Kehl). Online participation available via Zoom.
Conference Languages: The conference will be held in English and French. Interpretation into the respective other language will be provided.
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