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Τhe Centre for European Legal Culture (CELC) was established, in 2018, by the Senate of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), Greece, as an autonomous unit of the University supervised by the Senate itself.
The Centre forms an organic part of the Law School of the Aristotle University. It is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors and is assisted in its scientific and other activities by a seven-member, interdisciplinary, Scientific Council, as well as by an Academic Board comprising distinguished scholars from Greece and other European countries.
The Centre serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs, organizing events on a multitude of European issues.

Research & Motto

Interdisciplinary, transnational and timeless research on issues related to the common European legal culture, with the ultimate goal of highlighting the common values of the European peoples, which are also the foundations of EU law and the EU.
Conducting empirical research, as well as drafting comparative legal studies, on issues related to the adoption of legislative initiatives by the EU, with the ultimate goal of formulating proposals to improve EU law and increase its proximity and friendliness to the citizenry.
Preparation of research programs for the preparation of studies, the organization of educational activities and the provision of expertise.
Establishment of the “European Network of Law Schools for European Legal Culture”. The Center will thus add value to its promotional activities.
Interdisciplinary and transnational comparative research on EU law and European legal culture versus other legal and other legal cultures.

Τhe Centre for European Legal Culture (CELC) was established in 2018 by the Senate of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) as an autonomous unit of the University, supervised by the Senate itself. The main objective of the CELC is to conduct international research of an interdisciplinary and diachronic nature on a range of issues relating to the common European legal culture, with the ultimate aim being to promote the common values shared by the peoples of Europe, as well as European integration. The CELC is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors and is assisted in its scientific and other activities by a seven-member, interdisciplinary, Scientific Council.

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News

Results of the Scientific Conference: “The EU enlargement to the Western Balkans.”

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the Amphitheatre of the Central Library of the Aristotle…

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“Europe from Inside”

The Center for the European Legal Culture and the Law School of the Aristotle University of…

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“What do we vote for? The challenge of the European Elections”

The Center for the European Legal Culture and the Law School of the Aristotle University of…

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“30 Years of Jean Monnet Programs at AUTH”

Event under the aegis of the Center for European Legal Culture , AUTH Thessaloniki, 21/10/2019…

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