We are glad to have caught your attention. We would like to present you a great alternative to a drab summer. An attractive international summer university taking place in Ljubljana: Brave New Europe - At the Crossroads; where fates, peoples, nations and organizations meet or separate. It is a youth run and initiated activity. Last year we have set ourselves a goal - to provide a program that would be an innovative course on European affairs in three major categories: politics (in relation to history), economy (of a unifying market and transition) and society & arts (identity and culture).

University IS by definition a union of professors and students in intellectual curiosity and learning. (This is a summer university it includes summer activities as well!) We are trying to live up to that definition. We will divide the proceedings into a 3-day conference, a relaxing weekend and a week long student university (lectures and workshops). We are building a great program with speakers from all over Europe. We will put them behind a table and hear them confronting each other. In workshops we will have presentations and discussions on various subjects. We are also working toward organizing receptions at institutions, ministries and NGOs.

Besides improving our knowledge we hope to inspire and empower our fellow Young Europeans to play an important role in society. We are encouraging youth activism, intellectual creativity, courage and ethics. Last year we wrote a manifesto of a beautiful future. We are aspiring to build bridges across civilization gaps, we are distributing hope and self confidence, we are emancipating youth from the burdens of traditional animosities and rigidity. We are stepping out of everyday and devising a new day. We strive to have debates that change the way people think or make them know they think alike when they argue.

THEMES DISCUSSED: 2003 is an extremely important year, with tectonic shifts changing the geopolitical and socio-economic situation in Europe. Becoming part of EU is no longer a dream for many nations, but it still may prove to be a nightmare for some. While iron curtain has vanished, differences remain. A new wall is emerging further south and further east. Skeptics may suspect a glass wall emerging, preventing Eastern folk from becoming equal citizens. Warsaw pact is gone and NATO is admitting new members, IRAQ is about to be attacked and EU is again taking care of Bosnia's security. Are EU and NATO compatible or are they very different? What is going on between organizations and nations, their relations within and without? When will EU encompass the whole continent? Its economy is becoming weary. The present situation may not at all be in favor of young people, slow growth and unemployment are diminishing our future prospects. While the east is lagging behind it may bounce back and stimulate the continent's economy growth. Having all above mentioned questions in mind: are youth's interests fully understood, are they responsibly dealt with? Is arguing with our parents similar to what we should do with our politicians? What is about to happen to our future? What can we, what should we do?

Draft of the themes discussed:
(Some will be added, some may be omitted - we look forward to your proposals)
History has ended, let the future begin
European Inter(natio)nal Relations
EU enlargement - one union or two groups?
Decision making and implementation in the EU
EUnomics (Budget, Phare, CAP, ?URO, Macroeconomic stability vs. growth)
Challenges of Globalization, flexibility and innovation in the EU
European (in)security (NATO, Terrorism)
NATO enlargement - the redefenition of roles? The change of attitudes towards NATO? Transatlantic polylogue
Bosnia: a European affair
Outcomes of transition, theoretical implications,
Human right to be human (xenophobia, homophobia)
European Identity (Crisis)
Europe as a united environment?
The myths of the Balkans

APPLICATION & SCOLARSHIPS: What will the applicant have to do? Well first of all apply. The criteria of selection will be: application form, CV, a concise essay (3 pages max. To be published in a compendium. Various themes and subject will be considered, but primarily those mentioned in the call for applications or very specific from your own research projects) and additionally: workshop proposals and the ability to raise funds.
The scholarship fund will be limited. Those who will be able to cover their expenses will have an easier job applying. We are kindly asking those who can afford to, to do so, in order to let someone who otherwise might not come (we are having in mind students from eastern regions of Europe) receive a scholarship. We are also suggesting, to those who can, to apply to local funding institutions to help them cover the expenses of travel and registration fee (covering boarding costs) However, we will give special consideration to those unable to provide the finances. If we will be successful in our fund raising crusades we will be able to offer more scholarships and subsidies, and a more illustrious side track program. e-mail: bne.fdv@uni-lj.si, e-mail: lidia@centrueuro.ro