Conference Description:
The Department of Law, Università degli Studi di Ferrara is inviting submissions for the final conference of the Jean Monnet Chair “Verba volant, sed imperant?”, devoted to the normative dimension of EU communication.
The conference will explore how EU institutional communication — including press releases, public statements, announcements, and social media posts — may influence expectations, shape behaviour, affect legal positions, and raise issues of accountability even beyond formal legal acts.
The event will be chaired by ECJ Judge Massimo Condinanzi and will feature distinguished speakers including Michal Bobek and Eleanor Spaventa.
Details:
• Event: Final Conference of the Jean Monnet Chair “Verba volant, sed imperant?”
• Organiser: Department of Law, Università degli Studi di Ferrara
• Conference Date: 2 October 2026
• Venue: University of Ferrara
Themes & Areas of Discussion:
• Communication and Soft Law
• Judicial Protection
• Multilevel Governance
• EU Institutions as Communicators
• Legal Certainty
• Transparency and Accountability
• Normative Dimensions of EU Communication
Eligibility & Preference:
• Early-career scholars and practitioners are especially encouraged to apply
• Researchers and academicians working in EU Law, Governance, Public Law, and related disciplines may contribute
What This Offers:
• Opportunity to present research at an international academic conference
• Engagement with leading scholars and practitioners in EU Law
• Academic networking and scholarly discussion
• Conference proceedings to be submitted for publication in a leading academic journal
Application Process:
• Submit a 500-word abstract along with a short CV to: jmchair.eulaw@unife.it
Deadline:
• Last Date for Abstract Submission: 15 July 2026
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