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The Nanovic Institute for European Studies at the University of Notre Dame invites proposals for papers on the history and current significance of Christian Democratic parties for a conference to be held
at Notre Dame on April 9-11, 1999.
Fifty years ago, at the conclusion of World War II, Christian Democratic parties played a leading role in establishing constitutional government in France, Italy and Germany. These same parties were instrumental in the elaboration of economic and welfare policies involving extensive collaboration between the state and the private sector, and were crucial also in the construction of the European Economic Community. The collapse of Communist regimes in central and eastern Europe, and of Christian Democratic hegemony in Italy, provides a propitious moment for considering the past contribution and future potential for a political movement that has too often been neglected by both historians and political scientists, despite its obvious weight in recent European history.
The Conference expects to organize its sessions around five major themes: the historical roots of Christian Democracy; Christian Democracy and the establishment of constitutional government; Christian Democracy and welfare policy; Christian Democracy and the international community; the prospects for Christian Democracy after the Cold War. The Conference will focus on Europe, but will also cover Christian Democracy in Latin America and welcomes submissions that that adopt a comparative perspective.
Participants will include:
Proposals of one page (250 words) are due by September 30, 1998, and should be sent to:
Program Committee - Christian DemocracyFor additional information on the Nanovic Institute you may consult its webpage at: http://www.nd.edu/~nanovic/
Thomas Kselman
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