Europe - space for transcultural existence?

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The first volume of the Studies in Euroculture series, published by Göttingen University Press, focuses on the concept of transcultural existence in Europe. This series is linked to the Erasmus Mundus Master of Excellence in Euroculture, a collaborative program involving eight European universities and four external partners. It emphasizes the regional, national, and supranational aspects of European democratic development, addressing themes such as mobility, migration, and inter-, multi-, and transculturality. The articles delve into various elements of Euroculture, discussing topics like cosmopolitanism, cultural memory, colonial heritage, democratization, and European identity across disciplines including law and social sciences. The volume investigates how Europeanization and globalization have shaped life in Europe, examining the extent to which people have embraced a transcultural identity characterized by overlapping cultures. It addresses issues related to immigration, integration, cultural products, and lifestyle. Additionally, the economic and debt crises have sparked public debates about Europe's multicultural values and the notion of a people's Europe. This volume encourages critical reflection on these pressing issues.