CIVICA European Week 2026

The CIVICA European Week 2026 is a week-long academic event for undergraduate students from across the CIVICA alliance. This year's theme is: European Competitiveness

Europe is currently navigating a critical period characterized by rapid technological change and intensifying geostrategic competition. During this week, students will collaborate to design a new European market framework intended to help European Institutions boost competitiveness.

Communication Strategy

Beyond the framework design, students will develop a communication strategy aimed at European citizens. This strategy will showcase the necessary steps for the EU to remain a relevant player within a multipolar world.

Daily Programme

The event is structured around four core days of learning and development:

• Day 1 | Financial Markets: Students will learn about the incomplete Capital Markets Union and the importance of enabling European champions.
• Day 2 | Energy Sustainability: Students will learn about the current state of European dependency and will be asked to consider changes to foster efficient energy-climate policies.
• Day 3 | Innovation & Connectivity: Students will learn about the existing logistical and political barriers and the importance of enhancing a new framework for Europe’s digital transformation.
• Day 4 | Proposals: During the morning session, students will present their strategic proposals with a mentor.

Who Will Participate?

The event will welcome a dynamic mix of participants, including:

• 80 bachelor students from prestigious institutions: Bocconi, CEU, IE University, SNSPA, Sciences Po, SGH, SSE, and LSE.
• 10 high school students eager to engage with European policies.
• 5 students from Ukrainian partner universities, offering valuable perspectives.
• 10 expert lecturers, providing insights into governance, policymaking, and civic engagement.
• Mentors from participating universities, guiding discussions and workshops.

For more information and application rules, please contact your home university.

• Bocconi University: civica@unibocconi.it 
• CEU: Alzbeta Klatova klatovaa@ceu.edu
• IE University: civica@ie.edu
• LSE: civica@lse.ac.uk
• Sciences Po: Sandra Biondo sandra.biondo@sciencespo.fr
• SGH Warsaw School of Economics: Malgorzata Znoykowicz-Wierzbicka mznoyk@sgh.waw.pl
• SNSPA: decanat@administratiepublica.eu
• SSE: civica@hhs.se