Contemporary History of Europe; European Integration; European Communities; European Union; Democracy; European elections; European Parliament; Luxembourg; Digital History; Hermeneutics; Multimedia Sources and Archives; Critical Thinking; Digital Methods and Tools
Abstract :
[fr] Tous les cinq ans, les citoyens des 27 États Membres élisent leurs représentants au Parlement européen - institution dotée de pouvoirs législatifs, budgétaires et de contrôle, qui joue un rôle essentiel dans la gouvernance européenne. Les premières élections directes ont eu lieu en 1979 (quand la Communauté européenne comptait neuf pays) marquant ainsi une transition notable vers une démocratie européenne renforcée.
Research center :
Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) > Contemporary European History (EHI)
Disciplines :
History Arts & humanities: Multidisciplinary, general & others Education & instruction Political science, public administration & international relations European & international law
Author, co-author :
DANESCU, Elena ; University of Luxembourg > Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) > Contemporary European History
KLEIN, Francois ; University of Luxembourg > Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) > Public History and Outreach
Deschamps, Etienne; Parlement européen > Unité des Archives du Parlement européen (Luxembourg) ; Parlement européen > Maison Robert Schuman à Scy-Chazelles > Membre du Comité scientifique de la Maison Robert Schuman à Scy-Chazelles
Language :
French
Title :
Histoire des élections européennes
Alternative titles :
[en] History of European elections
Original title :
[fr] Histoire des élections européennes
Publication date :
31 March 2025
Number of pages :
22
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
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 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 students, researchers, teachers and the general public about issues related to the European Union’s history and current affairs, as well as reflecting on potential future challenges. It plays a key role in citizen education, informing the public – especially young people – about the European Union's past, present and future 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 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 students, researchers, teachers and the general public about issues related to the European Union’s history and current affairs, as well as reflecting on potential future challenges. It plays a key role in citizen education, informing the public – especially young people – about the European Union's past, present and future 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.
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.
Europe Direct at the University of Luxembourg (ED-UNILU) was 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?
Commentary :
At RELUX 2025, two interactive workshops aimed at raising awareness among students and teachers of the Athénée about the challenges of critically assessing and analyzing historical sources in the digital age were prepared and led by the University of Luxembourg in collaboration with the Historical Archives of the European Parliament. They took place on Monday, March 24, and Monday, March 31.
On Monday, March 24, the first workshop focused on the life and political career of Robert Schuman, as well as his declaration of May 9, 1950, which was considered the founding act of European integration.
The interactive workshops were conducted by:
* Dr Étienne Deschamps, historian at the Historical Archives of the European Parliament
* Dr Elena Danescu, Research Scientist at the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH), Coordinator of Europe Direct at the University of Luxembourg
* Mr François Klein, Research (and Development) Specialist at the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History, University of Luxembourg (C²DH)
The participating teachers were Ms. Rachèle Raus, head teacher of class 2eR and Head of the History Department at the Athénée, as well as Mr. Paul Feltes, history teacher at the Athénée. Ms. Mona Guirsch, attached to the management of the Athénée du Luxembourg, was also present. Mr. Raymond Becker and Mr. Pierre Mahé represented the association Rencontres européennes. The history of the European Parliament and the European elections was the central theme of the second workshop, held on Monday, March 31.
