Contemporary History of Europe; European Integration History; Critical Thinking; Hermeneutics; Digital Methods and Tools; Digital History; Multimedia Sources and Archives; Democracy; European Principles and Values
Abstract :
[fr] ABSTRACT: L’Europe Direct de l’Université du Luxembourg (ED-UNILU) compte parmi les partenaires de l’édition 2025 des « Rencontres européennes » (RELUX 2025), programmées du 21 mars au 4 avril 2025 à l’Athénée du Luxembourg sur le thème « Former à l’esprit critique pour renforcer la démocratie ».
Les participants aux RELUX 2025 seront invités à s’interroger et à débattre des questions charnières de la formation et de l’éducation, y compris citoyenne, à l’ère numérique, parmi lesquelles : Comment former les jeunes (et les moins jeunes) à l’esprit critique ? Quels sont les outils et mécanismes leur permettant de comprendre les enjeux du XXIe siècle ? Comment s’assurer de la liberté de pensé et de prise de décision dans le contexte de l’omniprésence de l’intelligence artificielle ? Quelles missions pour l’école et l’université dans ce nouvel environnement ? Quel est le rôle de l’UE, des États membres et des citoyens dans la défense des principes et valeurs démocratiques ? [en] ABSTRACT: Europe Direct at the University of Luxembourg (ED-UNILU) is among the partners of the 2025 edition of the “Rencontres Européennes” (RELUX 2025), which will take place from March 21 to April 4, 2025, at the Athénée de Luxembourg under the theme:
“Cultivating Critical Thinking to Strengthen Democracy.” Participants in RELUX 2025 will be invited to reflect on and debate key questions related to education and training—including civic education—in the digital age. These include:
* How can we foster critical thinking in young people (and adults alike)?
* What tools and mechanisms can help them grasp the major issues of the 21st century?
* How can we ensure freedom of thought and decision-making in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence?
* What are the roles of schools and universities in this new landscape?
* What responsibilities do the EU, its Member States, and citizens bear in defending democratic principles and values? [fr] Présentation RELUX: « Les Rencontres Européennes de Luxembourg » (RELUX) est une association sans but lucratif fondée en 1997 avec l’objectif d’encourager des échanges ouverts et pluridisciplinaires à l’échelle européenne et d’œuvrer pour stimuler le développement de débats éthiques, sociaux et politiques sur l’avenir de nos sociétés et les défis de l’Europe unie. Depuis sa création, RELUX organise une manifestation annuelle éponyme qui offre à un large public l’occasion de rencontrer des chercheurs, experts et praticiens d’horizons disciplinaires variés et d’échanger sur des sujets d’intérêt général, comme par exemple : la cohésion économique et sociale en temps de crise, l’évolution de la justice et de l’Etat de droit, l’Europe de la défense, le rôle des médias en société, les citoyens face aux défis environnementaux et dérèglement climatique. [en] RELUX presentation: "Les Rencontres Européennes de Luxembourg" (RELUX) is a non-profit association founded in 1997 with the aim of fostering open, multidisciplinary dialogue at the European level and promoting the development of ethical, social, and political debates on the future of our societies and the challenges facing a united Europe. Since its inception, RELUX has organized an annual event bearing the same name, offering a broad audience the opportunity to engage with researchers, experts, and practitioners from diverse disciplines and to discuss topics of general interest. These have included: economic and social cohesion in times of crisis, the evolution of justice and the rule of law, European defense, the role of media in society, and how citizens respond to environmental challenges and climate change.
Research center :
Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) > Contemporary European History (EHI)
Disciplines :
History Education & instruction Political science, public administration & international relations European & international law Arts & humanities: Multidisciplinary, general & others
Author, co-author :
DANESCU, Elena ; University of Luxembourg > Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) > Contemporary European History
Language :
French
Title :
Former à l’esprit critique pour renforcer la démocratie
Alternative titles :
[en] Fostering critical thinking to strengthen democracy
Original title :
[fr] Former à l’esprit critique pour renforcer la démocratie
Publication date :
20 March 2025
Number of pages :
12
Event name :
Rencontres Européennes de Luxembourg, 2025
Event organizer :
Rencontres Européennes de Luxembourg a.s.b.l. Athenée de Luxembourg Europe Direct at the University of Luxembourg (2021-2025) University of Luxembourg Ville de Luxembourg Ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes du Luxembourg European Parliament
Event place :
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Event date :
From 20 March 2025 to 04 April 2025
Audience :
International
Focus Area :
Educational Sciences Law / European Law Sustainable Development
Development Goals :
4. Quality education 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions 17. Partnerships for the goals 5. Gender equality
Europe Direct at the University of Luxembourg (2021-2025)
Funders :
EC - European Commission
Funding number :
Ares (2021-2025) 5501634
Funding text :
Europe Direct at the University of Luxembourg (ED-UNILU) is a competitive public history project co-funded by the European Union - Ares (2021-2025) 5501634, which the is geared towards a broad multicultural and multilingual audience, with the aim of informing citizens about the past, present and future of the European Union and contributing to the development of teaching and research on European integration in Luxembourg. The ED-UNILU is coordinated by the Luxembourg interdisciplinary Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) and managed by Dr Elena Danescu, Research Scientist at the C²DH.
Europe Direct at the University of Luxembourg (ED-UNILU) is a competitive public history project co-funded by the European Union - Ares (2021-2025) 5501634, which the is geared towards a broad multicultural and multilingual audience, with the aim of informing citizens about the past, present and future of the European Union and contributing to the development of teaching and research on European integration in Luxembourg.
The C²DH is committed to high-quality research and public dissemination in the field of contemporary history with a particular focus on digital methods and tools. he C²DH’s ambition is to venture off the beaten track and find new ways of doing, teaching and presenting contemporary history of Luxembourg and the history of Europe in the 20th and 21st centuries. It serves as a catalyst for innovative, creative and interdisciplinary scholarship and new forms of public dissemination.
"Les Rencontres Européennes de Luxembourg" (RELUX) is a non-profit association founded in 1997 with the aim of fostering open, multidisciplinary dialogue at the European level and promoting the development of ethical, social, and political debates on the future of our societies and the challenges facing a united Europe.
