Europe Day, celebrated on May 9th, holds deep historical and cultural significance for the European Union and its member states. This annual observance commemorates the momentous declaration made by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman in 1950, which laid the foundation for the European Coal and Steel Community, a precursor to the European Union. 

Why was this declaration so revolutionary? Because it laid the foundation of a new idea of Europe, rooted in peace, unity and political cooperation, thus making war unthinkable. Today, its message of peace and democracy is more important than ever.

European Investment Bank 

Over the decades, the European Union has evolved into a symbol of unity, peace, and cooperation, transcending national borders, and fostering a sense of European identity. Europe Day serves as a reminder of the values of democracy, human rights, and solidarity that form the cornerstone of the European project. Below is a selection of resources available on ScienceOpen dedicated to European research.

The European Investment Bank 

An investor in change, The European Investment Bank (EIB) is a pivotal institution in tackling both economic and environmental challenges in Europe. Through their publications, they not only identify opportunities but also analyze trends to promote sustainability and growth across the continent. With a commitment to transparency, the EIB provides valuable insights accessible to all. Here is a glimpse of some of the EIB’s recent publications, covering a wide array of topics relevant to Europe and the world: 

On climate change and Europe’s green transition: 

• Clean oceans and the blue economy Overview 2024 
• Investing in nature-based solutions 
• What drives firms’ investment in climate change? Evidence from the 2022-2023 EIB Investment Survey 

On business, investment, and economic trends and growth: 

• EIB Investment Report 2023/2024 – Key Findings 
• Hidden champions, missed opportunities: Mid-caps’ crucial role in Europe’s economic transition 
• The state of local infrastructure investment in Europe EIB Municipalities Survey 2022-2023 

Celebrate Europe Day and even attend an event near you with The European Investment Bank! 

More on Europe Day: Additional Resources Available on ScienceOpen  

Europe and the World: A Law Review is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by UCL Press focused on legal scholarship concerning Europe’s global positioning, with emphasis on EU external relations law. It provides a platform where national, international, and EU perspectives converge, challenging traditional boundaries between these legal domains. In addition to legal doctrinal and theoretical analyses, the journal publishes interdisciplinary work, including contributions from political science and international relations, offering external insights into EU external relations law. Check out, for instance, three of their special issues available through ScienceOpen: 

• Special issue: Extraterritoriality of EU Law and Human Rights after Lisbon 
• Special issue: Economic and Non-economic Values and Objectives in the EU’s International Trade 
• Special issue: Considering EU External Relations After Brexit 

The European Journal of Theology (EJT), established in 1992 and published by Amsterdam University Press, is an evangelical scholarly publication addressing the challenges posed by the evolving landscape of post-Christian Europe. Published by the Fellowship of European Evangelical Theologians, it aims to foster the study and promotion of evangelical theology to innovate Christianity across Europe. 

• Dying and Death, Preservation from Death and its Defeat in the Book of Acts 
• Tell Me a Good Story: The Need and Legitimacy of Narrative Apologetics 
• The Cycle of Hardening and Healing. A Thematic Study of Obduracy in the Book of Isaiah 

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