Kyushu University EU Centre (JMCoE-Q) Jean Monnet Symposium 2026
“The EU’s Autonomy” (Hybrid Format)
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Speakers Profile is HERE（Coming Soon）
Recent changes in the international order—particularly the strains in transatlantic relations and rising global geopolitical risks—are having a significant impact on the EU’s “autonomy.” Accordingly, this event will analyze the current state and challenges of the EU’s autonomy from political, economic, and international relations perspectives, and explore the EU’s future path and role within the new international order.
■ Date and Time: Saturday, 28 November 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
■ Format: Hybrid event (in-person and online)
■ Venue: [In-person] Room 1302, 3rd Floor, Center Building 1, Ito Campus, Kyushu University
[Online] Zoom Webinar
■ Admission Free, Registration required
■ Capacity: 70 (in person), Unlimited online
■ Target: Researchers, Students, and General public
■ Registration: For both in-person and online participation, please register via the “Registration Form” link or QR code below.
You will receive the Zoom link upon completion of registration (via automatic reply). In-person participants should come directly to the venue on the day of the event. We will contact you separately only if the capacity is exceeded.
▼ Registration Form
https://kyushu-u-ac-jp-global.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kR9bj3yKTCeUDalA4LAhiQ
PROGRAMME
1:00 pm Opening (Greetings)
(Moderator) Prof. Jiro Hasumi (Director of Kyushu University EU Centre, Faculty of Law, Kyushu University)
・Prof. Aya Okada (Executive Vice President, Kyushu University) *Video message
・Ms Aire Kork (First Counsellor, Head of Political, Press & Information Section, Delegation of the EU to Japan) *Video Message
1:15 pm Jean Monnet Symposium
・Reports (*Order of reports to be determined):
Ms Sayuri Ito (Senior Executive Director, Economic Research Department, NLI Research Institute)
Prof. Kazuki Kurashina (Professor, Faculty of Global Regional Culture, Doshisha University)
Dr. Tomohiro Fukuda (Junior Associate Professor, School of Political Science and Economics, Tokai University)
2:45 pm ・Qestions and Comments:
Prof. Machiko Hachiya (Advisor to Kyushu University EU Centre)
(Break)
3:10 pm ・Discussion and Q&A Session
3:45 pm ・Closing Remarks:
Prof. Kenji Iwata (Advisor to Kyushu University EU Centre, Emeritus Professor, Kyushu University)