Jean Monet Module
“Political Criteria of the Accession to the European Union and Europeanization of Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine”
(TRIO.JOIN.EU – Grant Agreement N : 101127000 – ERASMUS-JMO-2023-MODULE)
Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences
PUBLIC LECTURES
May 14, 2026, Batumi, Georgia
On May 14, 2026, Prof. Malkhaz Nakashidze, Jean Monnet Chair (EUCONST) of the Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, delivered a public lecture on “The European Union: Basic Principles, Values, History and Conditions of Membership” at Batumi Public School №3.
The event was held in as part of Jean Monnet Module (TRIO.JOIN.EU) “Political Criteria for Accession to the European Union and Europeanization of Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine” funded by European Commission in the framework of Erasmus+ Programme and aims to promote excellence in teaching and research in the field of European Union studies.
August 27-31, 2025, Amandola, Italy
On August 27-31, 2025, Professor Malkhaz Nakashidze, the Jean Monnet Chair (EUCONST), Coordinator of the Jean Monnet Module (TRIO.JOIN.EU) and students of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, participated in the Summer School in Italy. Malkhaz Nakashidze delivered lectures on “The European Integration and the Challenges of Georgia’s Implementation of the Recommendations for EU Membership” to the students of the Sibilini Europe Summer School.
The summer school was organized by the Sibilini Europe Association in the city of Amandola, Marche region, and was attended by 50 students, as well as professors from different European countries. Upon the recommendation of the Jean Monnet Chair (EUCONST), 3rd year students of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences of BSU, Zhana Bolkvadze and Lika Bolkvadze, participated in the summer school. Participation in the summer school was made possible within the framework of the cooperation between the Jean Monnet Chair (EUCONST) and the association “Sibyllini Europe”.
May 9, 2025, Batumi, Georgia
A public lecture and discussion titled “Europe and Georgia’s European Integration” were held at the BSU Faculty of Law and Social Sciences to mark Europe Day, organized by the Jean Monnet Chair (EUCONST).
The speaker was Prof. Malkhaz Nakashidze, Head of the Jean Monnet Chair. The event was attended by students from the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Law, as well as students from other educational programs at BSU. Participants discussed the significance of European values, contemporary challenges regarding Georgia’s integration into the European Union, and the prospects for accession.
The event took place within the framework of the Jean Monnet Module “Political Criteria for EU Accession and the Europeanization of Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine” (TRIO.JOIN.EU).
This module is funded by the European Union and aims to promote EU values by fostering research and teaching about the European Union.
On November 17, 2024, Batumi, Georgia
2024 წლის 17 ნოემბერს, ბსუ-ს ჟან მონეს კათედრის (EUCONST) ხელმძღვანელმა, იურიდიულ დასოციალურ მეცნიერებათა ფაკულტეტის ფაკულტეტის პროფესორმა, მალხაზ ნაკაშიძემ, ბსუ-შისაპროტესტო აქციაში მონაწილე სტუდენტებთან ჩაატარა საჯარო ლექცია “საქართველო და ევროკავშირი: ევროინტეგრაციის ძირითადი გამოწვევები”.
On November 17, 2024, Malkhaz Nakashidze, the Jean Monnet Chair (EUCONST), professor of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, delivered a public lecture “Georgia and the European Union: the Main Challenges of the European Integration” with the students protesting against the falsification of parliamentary elections at the Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (BSU).
October 22, 2024, Batumi, Georgia
On October 22, 2024, a public lecture “Georgia and the European Union: the main challenges of European integration” was held for the students of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, organized by the Jean Monés Chair of BSU (EUCONST).
During the meeting, the Jean Monnet Chair, professor Malkhaz Nakashidze, spoke about the challenges facing Georgia’s European integration, the fulfillment of Georgia’s obligations for the accession to the European Union, as well as the influence of Georgian law on the “Transparency of Foreign Influence” on the European integration process. The meeting ended with a discussion.
August 18, 2024, Keda, Georgia
On August 18, 2024, Malkhaz Nakashidze—Head of the Jean Monnet Chair and a professor at BSU—met with participants of the “Youth for Future Elections” summer camp, at the invitation of the non-governmental organization “Solidarity Community.”
Malkhaz Nakashidze discussed democracy, active citizenship, and the prospects for Georgia’s European integration with the young participants.
The summer camp involved young people aged 18 to 29 who are registered in the Adjara region.
June 12, 2024, Batumi, Georgia
On June 12, 2024, a seminar on “Political criteria for accession to the European Union and challenges of Europeanization” was held at the Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences. Presentation was delivered by Jean Monnet Chair (EUCONST), Jean Monnet Module (TRIO.JOIN.EU) coordinator, professor Malkhaz Nakashidze.
At the seminar, which was attended by professors and students of the university, a discussion was held about the challenges in the process of Georgia’s accession to the European Union.
The event was held within the framework of the Jean Monnet module “Political criteria for accession to the European Union and the Europeanization of Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine” funded by the European Union. Jean Monnet Activities are designed to promote excellence in teaching and research in the field of European Union studies worldwide.