Spring 2016 (#9)

This issue of Convergences focuses heavily on critical issues surrounding public communication in Europe. Major topics include the ongoing refugee and migration crisis, with discussions about its communication challenges in Europe. The magazine highlights Club of Venice seminars and discussions held in various European cities, such as Brussels and Lesbos, focusing on effective communication during times of crisis. Additionally, it covers key challenges faced by public communicators, especially in the context of the UK referendum, media freedom, and the need for efficient communication strategies in handling global events, including climate change and the fight against terrorism. Public communication’s role in informing and engaging citizens is underscored, especially in urgent times such as during the migration crisis and terrorist attacks. The issue also touches on the importance of media freedom and strategic communication in political communication.

Key Topics:

1. The Refugee and Migration Crisis: Discusses communication challenges in handling mass migration and the humanitarian crises in Europe.
2. UK Referendum: Analyzes communication dynamics around the UK referendum on the European Union.
3. Media Freedom: Explores concerns and uncertainties around media freedom in South East European countries.
4. StratCom: Focuses on countering disinformation and strategic communication during conflicts.
5. EU Communication Trends: Covers the communication strategies of EU member states, with a focus on the Netherlands presidency.
6. Climate Change Communication: Analyzes the communication strategies used during COP21 and its implications for EU policy.
7. EXPO 2015: Discusses Slovenia’s communication strategy for EXPO 2015.
8. Public Diplomacy: Highlights public diplomacy strategies and their effectiveness in a rapidly changing global environment.
9. Social Media in Public Communication: Examines how social media impacts public communication strategies in the EU.
10. Public Communication Education: Reviews the evolution of communication education, particularly in the context of European integration.