Quo vadis Europa? / Quo vadis Europe?

  • Teaching

    Details

    Faculty Faculty of Humanities
    Domain European and Slavic Studies
    Code UE-L41.00550
    Languages German , French, English
    Type of lesson Lecture
    Level Master, Bachelor
    Semester AS-2026

    Schedules and rooms

    Summary schedule Wednesday 17:15 - 19:00, Hebdomadaire, PER 21, Room E130 (Autumn semester)

    Teaching

    Description

    Europe is facing profound political, economic, and societal challenges. Russia’s war against Ukraine, shifting geopolitical dynamics, debates on strategic autonomy, and tensions within the European Union raise fundamental questions about the future of the European project. The lecture series “Quo Vadis Europe?” explores Europe’s current developments and transformations from an interdisciplinary perspective. Particular attention is given to questions of war and peace, security and sovereignty, European integration and the rule of law, as well as economic and social cooperation. The lectures combine contemporary analyses with historical, cultural, and religious perspectives, demonstrating how current challenges are embedded in longer-term developments.

    Organized by the Centre for European Studies (ZEUS), the series brings together scholars from different disciplines at the University of Fribourg as well as international guest speakers. The lecture is open to BA and MA students and to an interested public.

    Available seats 40
    Softskills Yes
    Available online No
    Off field Yes
    BeNeFri Yes
    Mobility Yes
    UniPop Yes
    Auditor Yes
  • Dates and rooms
    Date Hour Type of lesson Place
    16.09.2026 17:15 - 19:00 Cours PER 21, Room E130
    23.09.2026 17:15 - 19:00 Cours PER 21, Room E130
    30.09.2026 17:15 - 19:00 Cours PER 21, Room E130
    07.10.2026 17:15 - 19:00 Cours PER 21, Room E130
    14.10.2026 17:15 - 19:00 Cours PER 21, Room E130
    21.10.2026 17:15 - 19:00 Cours PER 21, Room E130
    28.10.2026 17:15 - 19:00 Cours PER 21, Room E130
    04.11.2026 17:15 - 19:00 Cours PER 21, Room E130
    11.11.2026 17:15 - 19:00 Cours PER 21, Room E130
    18.11.2026 17:15 - 19:00 Cours PER 21, Room E130
    25.11.2026 17:15 - 19:00 Cours PER 21, Room E130
    02.12.2026 17:15 - 19:00 Cours PER 21, Room E130
    09.12.2026 17:15 - 19:00 Cours PER 21, Room E130
    16.12.2026 17:15 - 19:00 Cours PER 21, Room E130
  • Assessments methods

    Exam - Outside session

    Assessments methods By rating
  • Assignment
    Valid for the following curricula:
    Art History 120
    Version: SA23_BA_120_bi_v01
    Profils > Histoire de l'art > Module 10 : Soft Skills

    Contemporary History 120
    Version: SA16_BA_bi-v02
    CTC > Soft skills 12

    Contemporary History 120
    Version: SA16_BA_fr_v02
    CTC > Soft skills 12

    Contemporary History 120
    Version: SA16_BA_de_v01
    CTC > Soft skills 12

    Contemporary History 120
    Version: SA16_BA_de_v02
    CTC > Soft skills 12

    Culture, Politics and Religion in Pluralist Societies 90 [MA]
    Version: SA24_MA_PA_fr_de_bi_v01
    Options > Social Anthropology, Politics, Technology > ANTHRO 4 Interdisziplinär
    Options > Social and Cultural Dynamics > SOCIO 3 Interdisziplinär
    Options > Social and Cultural Dynamics > SOCIO 4 Interdisziplinär

    Eastern European Studies 120
    Version: SA22_BA_bi_v01
    Wahlbereich / Bereichsübergreifende Kompetenzen > Modul 10: Wahlbereich und bereichsübergreifende Kompetenzen

    Education / Psychology 120
    Version: SA20_BA_de_v01_transition
    Modul 7: Wahlkurse

    Education / Psychology 120
    Version: SA20_BA_bil_v01_transition
    Module 7 : Cours à choix

    Education / Psychology 120
    Version: SA25_BA_major_de_v01
    Modul 7: Wahlkurse

    Education / Psychology 120
    Version: SA25_BA_major_bil_v01
    Module 7 : Cours à choix

    English Language and Literature 120
    Version: SA15_BA_ang_V02
    Module Nine: Soft Skills

    Ens. compl. en Lettres
    Version: ens_compl_lettres

    European Studies 30 [MA]
    Version: SA26_MA_P2_bil_v01
    Modul 1: Einführung in die europäische Integration

    European Studies 30 [MA]
    Version: SA24_MA_P2_bil_v01
    Module 1 : Introduction à l’intégration européenne

    European Studies 90 [MA]
    Version: SA24_MA_PA_bil_v01
    Module 1 : Introduction à l’intégration européenne
    Module 3 : L’Europe en tant qu’espace culturel

    European Studies 90 [MA]
    Version: SA26_MA_PA_bil_v01
    Modul 1: Einführung in die europäische Integration
    Modul 3: Europa als kultureller Raum

    European Studies with a specialisation in European Law 30 [MA]
    Version: SA26_MA_P2_bil_v01
    Modul 1: Europäische Politik

    French 120
    Version: SA16_BA_fr_V04
    Module 8 - CTC

    German 120
    Version: SA23_BA_de_v01
    Soft Skills

    History of Modern Times 120
    Version: SA16_BA_bi_v01
    CTC > Soft skills 12

    History of Modern Times 120
    Version: SA16_BA_fr_v02
    CTC > Soft skills 12

    History of Modern Times 120
    Version: SA16_BA_de_v02
    CTC > Soft skills 12

    History of Modern Times 120
    Version: SA16_BA_bi_v02
    CTC > Soft skills 12

    Islam and Society 30 [MA]
    Version: SA17_MA_P2_de_fr_V01
    Perspectives sociétales sur l'Islam

    Islam and Society 90 [MA]
    Version: SA19_PA_de_fr_V01
    L'lslam dans les contextes sociaux

    Italian 120
    Version: SA22_BA_120_ital_v01
    M8P Softskills

    Lettres [Cours]
    Version: Lettres_v01

    Philosophy 120
    Version: SA17_BA_bi_v02
    Bereichsüberegreifende und erweiternde Kompetenzen / Softskills > Soft skills 12

    Philosophy 120
    Version: SA17_BA_bi_v01
    Bereichsüberegreifende und erweiternde Kompetenzen / Softskills > Soft skills 12

    Philosophy 120
    Version: SA20_BA_bi_v01
    Bereichsüberegreifende und erweiternde Kompetenzen / Softskills > Soft skills 12

    Philosophy 120
    Version: SH05_BA_bi_v01
    Soft skills > Soft skills 12

    Political Science 120
    Version: SA26_BA_de_v01
    POL03 Europe in a complex world

    Political Science 60
    Version: SA26_BA_de_v01
    POL03 Europe in a complex world

    Psychology 180
    Version: SA19_BA_fr_de_bil_v02
    Module 11 > M11 Soft skills

    Religious Studies 120
    Version: SA17_BA_bi_v02
    SR-Compétences transversales ou complémentaires CTC (SR-BA17-120)

    Social Anthropology 120
    Version: SA24_BA_fr_de_bi_v01
    SOFT SKILLS: Bereichsübergreifende Kompetenzen

    Social Work and Social Policy 120
    Version: SA26_BA_bil_fr_v01
    Compétences transversales

    Social Work and Social Policy 120
    Version: SA21_BA_bil_de_v01
    BAsasp09 - Softskills

    Social Work and Social Policy 120
    Version: SA21_BA_de_v01
    BAsasp09 - Softskills

    Social Work and Social Policy 120
    Version: SA26_BA_fr_v01
    Compétences transversales

    Sociology 120
    Version: SA21_BA_bil_de_v01
    BAsoz09 - Softskills
    Sociétés, cultures, religions

    Sociology 120
    Version: SA21_BA_de_v01
    BAsoz09 - Softskills

    Sociology 120
    Version: SA17_BA_fr_v02
    Sociétés, cultures, religions
    Compétences transversales complémentaires

    Sociology 120
    Version: SA17_BA_bil_fr_v02
    Compétences transversales complémentaires
    Sociétés, cultures, religions

    Sociology 60
    Version: SA17_BA_fr_v01
    Plan d'études - étudiant-e-s en domaine I autre que "Anthropologie sociale" ou "Science des religions" 120 ECTS > 1 module à choix > Sociétés, cultures, religions

    Spanish 120
    Version: SA23_BA_esp_V01
    M7: Competencias transversales (CTC)