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Studentische Mitarbeit im Projekt RESILIO-ACCESS

Noch im Studium und Interesse an Demokratie, Rechtsstaatlichkeit und EU-Erweiterungspolitik? Wir suchen eine Studentische Hilfskraft im Projekt RESILIO-ACCESS ab 1. September 2025. Bewerbungsschluss ist der 20. Juli 2025.

Online-Workshop EU enlargement policy and Ukraine's EU accession process

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June 2025
Call for Applications: Spinelli Forum 2025
30/06/2025
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Spinelli Forum
Be part of the German-Italian Young Leaders Dialogue 2025. Discuss with young leaders from Germany and Italy about joint European challenges and the future of the EU. Deadline for applications: 25 July 2025.
Plateresca / istock
June 2025
The UK’s evolving role in European defence - bilateral, minilateral, multilateral?
24/06/2025
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Europe talks
How is the UK's role in European defence developing? Experts discussed these and other questions with Prof. Dr Julie Smith.
Round Table on European Democracy: Presidential election Romania
17/06/2025
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Europe talks
At the first Round Table on European Democracy 2025, Professor Dr Melania-Gabriela Ciot presented an analysis of voting behaviour, Russian influence and the European political consequences of the presidential election in Romania.
Multistakeholder Dialogue in Kyiv
16/06/2025
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Pathways to Progress
EU integration is helping to advance rule of law reforms in Ukraine despite ongoing Russian aggression. During the hybrid exchange on the status of the accession process in Kyiv, Ukrainian representatives expressed their determination to maintain the reform momentum.
Permanent ‘temporary’ border controls?
12/06/2025
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Berlin Perspectives
At the time of the 40th anniversary of Schengen, Germany is controlling all borders. The controls are costly, legally questionable and can strain relations with neighbouring countries. Dr Johanna Hase provides a breakdown and possible solutions in Berlin Perspectives.
Ursula von der Leyen: A superhero in Ukraine?
12/06/2025
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invigoratEU
How does EU enlargement work? What is the current state of play in Ukraine? What obstacles lie ahead? Laura Christoph and Julian Plottka explored these questions with a group of young Ukrainian journalists during an interactive online workshop on June 12, 2025.
Presidential Elections Poland 2025
02/06/2025
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EU Election Monitor
Election year 2025: What are the European policy implications of national elections in the EU? The IEP identifies their implications for Germany and Europe. The presidential elections in Poland took place on 18 May 2025.
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IEP in the media

June 2025
Prof Dr Funda Tekin in an interview with Агенда 35
19/06/2025
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In an interview with Агенда 35, Prof Dr Funda Tekin talks about the importance of the rule of law as a foundation and basic principle of the EU member states and their candidate countries. She emphasises the need for clear criteria and credible processes in the accession process.
June 2025
Prof Dr Funda Tekin interviewed by radioeins
14/06/2025
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www.radioeins.de
On the 40th anniversary of the Schengen Agreement Prof. Dr Funda Tekin emphasises its central role in European integration and freedom of movement. Simultaneously, she warns of the effects of temporary border controls - a balancing act between security and openness.
May 2025
Lyudmyla Melnyk talks with experts on the phoenix programme ‘Trump's call with Putin - big words, meagre results?’
21/05/2025
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www.ardmediathek.de
‘It is very important for Ukraine to have its partners on its side. Ukraine has shown its will, we are ready,’ said Lyudmyla Melnyk in the phoenix expert panel on the question of real peace negotiations and Trump's phone call with Putin.
Ljudmyla Melnyk on DER TAG: ‘Peace for Ukraine? Putin's game for time’
19/05/2025
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www.ardaudiothek.de
Lyudmyla Melnyk in the ARD podcast ‘Der Tag. One topic, many perspectives’ on the topic of peace in Ukraine: ’In Ukraine, people know that the war will unfortunately last a long time.’
March 2025
Prof Dr Funda Tekin in an interview with NDR Info
24/03/2025
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www.ndr.de
Prof. Dr Funda Tekin, Director of the IEP, spoke to NDR Info about the support for the imprisoned designated CHP presidential candidate and the democratic implications of political developments in Turkey.
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