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  • What Future for the Concept of Borderless Europe?
    Vol. 1 (2025)

    Following the 2024 pilot issue, Volume 1, Issue 1 of the ABCD Journal presents a selection of papers from the international conference “What future for the concept of Borderless Europe?” held in May 2025 at Ludovika University of Public Service in Budapest. Organised by the LUPS-CESCI Research Group on Cross-Border Cooperation and the Transfrontier Euro-Institute Network (TEIN), the conference – and subsequently the present issue – examined how recent migration, security, health and war-related crises are reshaping European border regimes and challenging the ideal of a borderless continent. Published jointly by CESCI and the University of Eastern Finland, this issue positions the journal as a platform between research and policymaking in Border Studies: its contributions address questions of identity and border symbolism, innovative legal and governance tools, Schengen and security, as well as the role of education, language and citizenship in sustaining cross-border cooperation, offering both critical reflection and concrete insights for scholars, practitioners and decision-makers.

  • Beyond Borders: Culture, Language, and Identity in European Integration
    Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026)

    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

  • PILOT issue: Lessons and reflections from the b-solutions initiative
    2024

    The pilot issue of the Journal of Advanced Studies on Borders, Cooperation and Development (ABCD Journal) appeared in 2024, highlighting lessons and reflections from the b-solutions initiative, a pivotal effort to address administrative and legal obstacles across Europe’s borders. Published by the UPS-CESCI Research Group on Cross-Border Cooperation and the University of Eastern Finland, and chief-edited by James W. Scott, this issue showcases innovative approaches to fostering integration and cooperation in Europe’s diverse border regions. With contributions from leading researchers and practitioners, it explores themes such as territorial governance, healthcare, labor mobility, and environmental collaboration, offering practical insights to enhance European cohesion and citizen engagement.