Schmidt Presents on European Democracy in Seminar
On February 24, 2024, Vivien Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor Emerita of European Integration and Professor of International Relations and Political Science, delivered a presentation entitled, “How European Democracy Works in Practice and Who Decides What – Both Formally and Informally,” as a part of her participation in the recent Power to the People webinar series….
Schmidt’s Vision for Revitalizing EU Economic Governance
Professor Schmidt presented a visionary op-ed on EU economic governance. Advocating a shift to strategic investment, she emphasized a permanent debt facility, decentralized European Semester, and EU-level solidarity to address challenges. Her thought-provoking insights were detailed in the revised policy brief, published in the Social Europe journal.
Schmidt Quoted in Bloomberg on French Riots
On July 2, 2023, Vivien Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration and Professor of International Relations and Political Science, was quoted in a Bloomberg news article about French President Emmanuel Macron’s role in the latest round of protests in France, with the latest spark being the point-blank shooting of a French teenager by police….
Schmidt Quoted in US News and World Report on Anti-Immigration Sentiment
On August 8, 2023, Vivien Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration and Professor of International Relations and Political Science at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was quoted in a US News and World Report article on rising anti-immigration sentiment and subsequent political gridlock. The article discusses rising tensions in Europe…
Schmidt Argues for European Union Policy Reform in Policy Brief
On July 24, 2023, Vivien Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration and Professor of International Relations and Political Science, published a policy brief article entitled “Making EU Economic Governance Fit for Purpose: Investing in the Future and Reforming the Fiscal Rules While Decentralizing and Democratizing” in an EconPol journal for CESifo Network. The policy brief…
Schmidt Comments on French Pension Reform Protests
In an interview with Candian television network CHCH-DT, Vivien Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration and Professor of International Relations and Political Science at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was interviewed on French President Emmanuel Macron’s stance on the ongoing pension reform protests. Schmidt gave an overview of Macron’s position…
Schmidt Delivers Lecture on Overcoming Populism at EC Conference
At a conference co-hosted by the ZOE Institute for Future-Fit Economies and European Commission Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, Vivien Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration and Professor of International Relations and Political Science at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, discussed the challenges of populism to social policy while…
Schmidt Interviewed on Proposed French Pension Reform
Professor Schmidt reflects on the social sentiment that has sparked France’s pension reform protests, addresses the issues of wealth gaps and inequality, and describes the political implications of approval or rejection of the proposal for the Macron government.
Schmidt Explores New Directions for the Future of the EU
Professor Schmidt joined fellow experts in discussing the future of the European Union, which Shmidt suggests depends on which of three ‘big’ ideas becomes dominant.
Schmidt Explains “Discursive Institutionalism” During Federal University of Minas Lecture
Professor Schmidt discussed the philosophical foundations of “Discursive Institutionalism,” the many different methodologies it encompasses, and the nature of ideational and discursive power, plus considered different examples of its application to political economy and democracy.
Schmidt Discusses EU Socioeconomic Governance on ETUI/ETUC Panel
Professor Schmidt’s presentation explored the impact of the COVID-19 recovery strategy on the potential reorientation of European Union economic governance and whether this leaves room to maneuver and implement progressive social reforms as well as increase the democratic legitimacy of the EU (in contrast to the Eurozone Crisis of 2011)
Schmidt Ranked a Top Scientist in Law and Political Science
Research.com’s annual list is designed to offer the academic community more visibility and exposure to the influential research contributions made by those at the forefront of law and political science.
Schmidt TRIGGER Discussion Explores Issues Facing the EU
In her featured remarks, Professor Schmidt discussed the complications related to the EU’s ‘actorness’ in the global arena, the question of EU legitimacy, and the major challenges facing the EU today.
Schmidt Interviewed on Divisions Among EU Membership
In her interview, Professor Schmidt discusses the rise of populism, the Ukraine war, the EU and the possibility of Ukraine getting a fast-tracked membership, and more.
Schmidt Discusses EU Economic Crisis Management During Panel in Stockholm
In order to meet its current challenges – the green transition, the digital transformation, addressing socio-economic inequalities, and the Ukraine crisis – Professor Schmidt argues that the EU should not go back to Eurozone crisis management rules.
Schmidt Interviewed on French Presidential Election
Professor Schmidt discusses what a Marine Le Pen presidency would look like and addressed questions on what she would do in France and in Europe as well as the implications for the rest of the globe, Africa in particular.
Schmidt Discusses French Elections at EU IDEA Conference
Professor Schmidt joined Herman van Rompuy, President Emeritus of the European Council (2009-2014), to discuss the clash of ‘big ideas’ – neo-liberalism, populism, and progressivism – the critical elections in France that occurred on April 24, 2022, and their potential impact on Europe.
Schmidt Delivers European University Institute Keynote on Discourse Analysis
Professor Schmidt discussed discourse analysis in the context of her analytic framework of “discursive institutionalism,” which focuses on the substantive content of ideas and the interactive processes of discourse in an institutional contex.
Schmidt Discusses French Presidential Candidates at Delphi Economic Forum
Professor Schmidt mentioned that Marine Le Pen’s election could pose danger for the European Union (EU) as well as for France.
CSE European Democracy Forum Explores Future of Liberal Democracies and International Institutions
During their discussion, Dalibor Rohac and Professor Vivien Schmidt analyzed the war in Ukraine and how Russia’s invasion of the sovereign nation will affect the global liberal democratic order going forward.