Journal of Advanced Studies on Borders, Cooperation and Development

Volume 2, Issue 1 of the ABCD Journal features a curated selection of peer-reviewed papers originating from the international TEIN Annual Conference, titled "Beyond Borders: Culture, Language, and Identity in European Integration," which took place in Girona in 2025. The articles compiled in this issue, critically examines the complex interplay between cultural heritage, linguistic diversity and evolving identities within the broader context of the ongoing European unification process. Ultimately, this issue aims to encapsulate the most significant scholarly insights and empirical findings from the field of border studies. The research articles, address pivotal contemporary questions surrounding intercultural exchange, border-crossing dynamics, regional peacebuilding, collective identity formation and the challenges of multilingualism