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Final report of the Spinelli Forum 2026

From an EU-Security Council to a Lithium Recycling Act and national Ombudspersons for Artificial Intelligence: The Spinelli Report presents these and other innovative policy recommendations for German-Italian cooperation on a European level.

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EU Enlargement: Between Geopolitical Urgency and the Need for Reform

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has transformed the EU’s enlargement policy. At the Federal Foreign Office’s Open Day, Funda Tekin and Markus Knauf discussed how geopolitical challenges and the need for EU reform are increasingly interconnected.

From Awkward Ex to Security Partner: Germany and Britain 10 years after Brexit

Berlin Perspectives

Ten years after the Brexit referendum, the awkward ‘divorce’ phase appears to be overcome. British-German relations have returned to normal, with the focus primarily on cooperation in security and defence policy.

The AI Act in Germany: A Test for Cooperative Federalism

Berlin Perspectives

With the AI Act, the EU is setting new standards for the use of artificial intelligence. The German implementation faces the challenge of balancing effective surveillance, federal responsibilities and the promotion of innovation.

“InvigoratEU Talks” Podcast – Episode 1: Toolkit for EU Enlargement

What does the EU’s enlargement toolkit entail? And which approaches are effective in the context of a changing geopolitical and security landscape in Europe? The first episode of the podcast “InvigoratEU Talks” explores these questions.

Call for Submissions: What Future for the European Continent?

The public contest explores what a wider European Union could mean for Europe’s security, competitiveness, and citizens. Until the 24th of July, we welcome submissions in three categories (written essays, poetry, audiovisual works).

What Hungary’s Regime Change Means for German EU- and Foreign Policy

Berlin Perspectives

The regime change in Hungary opens up new scope for action at European level. Progress in regional cooperation, the release of EU funds and enlargement policy are closely linked to the success of the new Hungarian government’s reform ambitions.

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What Germany now expects from Hungary: Daniel Hegedüs on Euronews

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‘German expectations are focused on a return to normality in Hungary’s European and foreign policy, as well as on restoring Hungary’s status as a reliable and constructive partner at European and international level,’ said Hegedüs.

Geopolitical enlargement: rethinking Europe’s future

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What does geopolitical enlargement mean in practice? In the first episode of the InvigoratEU Talks, Funda Tekin joins Ukrainian Ambassador to the EU Vsevolod Chentsov and Frank Schimmelfennig to discuss the future of EU enlargement and Europe’s geopolitical role

Special status for Ukraine? Funda Tekin on Merz’s proposal

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Funda Tekin explains the advantages of the Chancellor’s proposal for Ukraine; for example, it would give the EU greater flexibility and, moreover, would not represent a major break with the status quo, as there are already member states with different rights.

Romania’s government crisis shakes Europe’s political centre

How do austerity measures and political polarisation affect European democracies? In the Financial Times, Daniel Hegedüs analyses Romania’s government crisis and the challenges facing pro-European forces.

Funda Tekin discusses accession prospects and gradual integration on PunktEU

How should European integration move forward? What reforms are needed, and what form of integration holds the promise of success? Funda Tekin discusses these and many other questions with the presenters of the WDR programme PunktEU.

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