Join the Blue Europe 2024-2025 “Denis de Rougemont” Writing Contest

Blue Europe is a non-profit, privately funded, independent think tank based in Luxembourg, France, and Poland (our website can be found HERE). Our mission is to foster exchanges between Western, Central, and Eastern Europe, especially in the realms of economic development and public policy. In pursuit of this goal, we are pleased to announce our annual writing contest, an opportunity for you to enhance your profile and contribute to important discussions shaping the future of Europe.

The contest is open to all currently enrolled students, as well as recent graduates from the academic year 2024. We welcome original articles on a wide range of topics, including Economy and Trade, Industry and Business, Literature and Cultural Studies, Political Science and Governance, International Relations, Sociology, Law and Human Rights, Environmental Studies and Climate Policy, Innovation and Technology, Energy and Sustainability, Education and Research Collaboration, Migration and Demographic Studies, Public Policy and Administration, Regional Development and Urban Planning, Security Studies and Geopolitics. Each submission should have a focus – at least partially – on Central and Eastern Europe, in alignment with Blue Europe’s mission.

This year, we are offering two prizes of €1000 and €500 to the first and second places respectively. All participants will also receive a signed certificate containing the evaluation of their paper, as well as the opportunity to be published on Blue Europe. We believe it is a great opportunity to showcase your knowledge to our broad audience and get recognition for your work.

The competition has begun on September 1, 2024, and registration (abstracts) must be received by January 31, 2025. Final papers must be then received by May 31, 2025. Please note that the organizing committee reserves the right to extend the deadlines if necessary. To participate, you must provide proof of enrolment in a certified university or recent graduation and submit either a full paper or an abstract related to one of the subjects mentioned above.

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at contest24@blue-europe.eu. Our team primarily responds in English, Polish, and French (responses in German, Spanish, and Italian may be delayed).

Please make sure to check out the details on our website: Blue Europe 2024-2025 "Denis de Rougemont" contest (blue-europe.eu)