On 28-31 May 2025, Katowice became the European centre of reflection and dialogue on the future of European Union law. It was here – at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Silesia – that the official opening of the XXXI FIDE Congress, one of the most important events devoted to EU law, took place.
The Congress began with a unique event – the Young FIDE seminar, held at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Silesia. The seminar received more than 80 applications from all over Europe, out of which nine young researchers representing, among others, Maastricht University, the European University Institute in Florence, the University of Exeter and the University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet), were selected to participate.
The presentations by the young generation of researchers were preceded by an inspiring keynote lecture by Professor Eleanor Sharpston entitled. ‘Young Wolves Should Be Eager To Make Their Mark: Some Ideas and Suggestions from an Older Wolf’.
In three thematic panels, each dedicated to one of the key areas of the Congress, participants presented their research findings followed by discussions with renowned experts Prof. Eleanor Sharpston, Prof. Miguel Poiares Maduro and Prof. Michal Bobek.
In the evening, participants met at the Welcome Reception – an event full of positive energy and inspiring conversations, which created a space for getting to know each other better and initiating fruitful networking. Extensive photo report from the event coming soon!
Extensive photo report from the event coming soon!
We would like to thank all participants for their attendance, commitment and amazing atmosphere – it was an excellent start to the Congress, which promises to be followed by days full of inspiring discussions and exchange of ideas! We would also like to thank Małgorzata Myl-Chojnacka, PhD for her great efforts in organizing the Young FIDE event.
Organisers:
– Polish Association for European Law Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawa Europejskiego
– University of Silesia Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach
– City of Katowice Katowice City – live, work & invest
Host region:
– Silesian Voivodeship / Województwo Śląskie
Main sponsor:
– Jeronimo Martins Jerónimo Martins
– KGHM Polska Miedź KGHM Polska Miedź S.A.
– ORLEN ORLEN S.A.
Main Partner:
– Polish National Bar Council of Attorneys-at-Law Krajowa Izba Radców Prawnych
Young FIDE Partner:
– Polish National Council of Judicial Officers Krajowa Rada Komornicza
– Polish National Council of Notaries Krajowa Rada Notarialna
Photos by Marcel Goldmann
Photos by Wiktor Wojewódka
