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Latvia has voted! In our expert commentary, Sara Elizabete Vinberga examines what the election victory of caretaker Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ United List could mean for Latvia’s foreign and security policy, its approach to European affairs, and domestic political debate.

Find out more in the video and election analysis of the IEP Election Monitor.

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RESILIO-ACCESS Country Reports

What lies behind the numbers on rule of law resilience? The Country Reports provide in-depth analyses of rule of law resilience in the EU’s enlargement countries, contextualising the data collected and analysed through the RESILIO-ACCESS model.

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A Safety Belt for the EU’s Capacity to Act

IEP Policy Paper

How can the EU safeguard its foreign policy capacity to act despite national vetoes? In his new IEP Policy Paper, Daniel Hegedüs explores how qualified majority voting could enable enhanced cooperation among member states without Treaty amendment.

General Election in Bosnia and Herzegovina

EU Election Monitor

Election Year 2026: What are the implications of national elections in Europe for European politics? The IEP identifies their implications for Germany and Europe. On 4 October 2026, general elections took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Parliamentary Election Latvia

EU Election Monitor

Election Year 2026: What are the implications of national elections in Europe for European politics? The IEP identifies their implications for Germany and Europe. On 3 October 2026, parliamentary elections took place in Latvia.

Europe Needs a Vision: A Plea for a New Congress of Europe

Europe needs more than institutional reform – it needs a debate about its future. This IEP Commentary argues for a new Congress of Europe that brings together civil society to develop competing visions for European integration and reinvigorate public debate.

Armin Laschet elected President of Institut für Europäische Politik

Armin Laschet, Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the German Bundestag and former Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia, has been elected the new President of the Insti-tut für Europäische Politik

How can Europe deliver? Democracy, Defence and Competitiveness under Pressure

IEP Annual Conference

How can the EU translate its political priorities into strategic action? One day after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address, this question took centre stage at the IEP Annual Conference 2026.

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New ideas for the Old Continent: Funda Tekin on Europe’s future amidst geopolitical crises, economic change and technological transformation.

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At Bankhaus Bauer’s discussion evening, Funda Tekin spoke with Thomas Druyen about how Europe is coping with the far-reaching changes that are underway. The topics covered ranged from geopolitical risks to the psychological consequences of an increasingly rapid pace of change.

Julian Plottka talks about the role of the German Federal President with DW

Julian Plottka was interviewed by DW on the occasion of the German Federal President’s visit to Uzbekistan. He stated that the ceremonial role of the Federal President doesn't allow to shape German foreign policy but his visit aligns with Germany’s policy towards Central Asia.

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.

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