Institut für Europäische Politik

Research, forum, training. Analysing topics of European politics and integration and bringing them to practical implementation. Our mission since 1959. The IEP is a non-profit organisation and one of the leading foreign and European policy research institutions in the Federal Republic of Germany.

IEP Annual Conference 2024 "Forging Futures: The EU, its Neighbourhood and Beyond"

Academics and policy makers came together to discuss the future of EU integration, reforms, global partnerships and internal threats at this year’s IEP Annual Conference on September 19-20, in Berlin.

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German European Policy – Publication of the third edition of the Handbuch

Handbuch on Germany’s European Policy 2020

The 3rd, revised and updated edition of the Handbuch on German European policy was published in September 2024 under a new name. The new edition focuses on the coalition with the traffic light system and the effects of the ‘turning point’ caused by the war in Ukraine.

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Moldova’s Path to the EU: Insights from the Local Dialogue in Stefan Voda

What is the current state of Moldova's EU integration process viewed from the local level? Which challenges does the country face in the accession negotiations, and what role does the EU referendum play in this process?

The European Defense Union needs more German drive

Berlin Perspectives

Germany's reorganisation of its foreign and security policy is neglecting the European level. Short-term decisions and reluctance towards EU initiatives are slowing down progress. With stronger German impulses, the defense union could gain momentum.

Policy Dialogue and Memo: All Politics is local

Parliamentary elections will be held in Georgia on 26 October 2024. To what extent are the expectations of the Georgian population being addressed at a local level by the parties standing for election?

Forging Futures: The EU, its Neighbourhood and Beyond

IEP Annual Conference

Academics and policy makers came together to discuss the future of EU integration, reforms, global partnerships and internal threats at this year’s IEP Annual Conference on September 19-20, in Berlin.

#24 UkraineMEMO: EU integration as the key to economic growth

Resilience, resources and reforms are key for the Ukrainian economy to overcome the challenges of the Russian war and prepare for EU accession. We talk about the economic situation and support options for international partners.

Study: German companies in Hungary

democratic backsliding

How do deficits in the rule of law in Hungary affect German companies and the European single market? The study defines 'illiberal economic policies' with which the Hungarian government wants to nationalize strategic sectors.

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Projects

Future of European Integration

The rules and regulations of the EU, its foundations, structure and institutions, as well as current reform debates and long-term trends in European policy will be examined from the perspective of various actors and evaluated in an interdisciplinary manner.

Enlargement, Neighbourhood, Central Asia

European values such as democracy and the rule of law are promoted through research and empowerment projects. Narratives and institutional realities of EU-Turkey relations are analysed and ways out of the deadlocked relations are identified.

Germany and Europe

With studies and analyses, we actively shape German European policy and strengthen European understanding of it.

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IEP in the media

Prof Dr Funda Tekin on rbb 24 Inforadio on the topic ‘Europe and Turkey - Relationship status: unresolved?’

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The status of EU-Turkey relations is complex, says IEP Director Prof Dr Funda Tekin and analyses their potential together with the Secretary General of the EBD Bernd Hüttemann and columnist Ahmet Külahci in the Forum Europa of rbb Inforadio and the EAB.

Deutschlandfunk: Interview with Ljudmyla Melnyk on weapons and negotiation perspectives

Lyudmyla Melnyk, research associate at the IEP, talks to Deutschlandfunk radio on weapons and negotiation perspectives

York Albrecht's study on economic protection gaps using the example of Hungary in issue no. 779 of Europe.Table

York Albbrecht, research associate at the IEP, and his study on Hungary are presented on the EU briefing platform Europe.Table

WDR, "Ukraine's Independence Day: a turning point in the war?", 10 August 2024

In an interview with WDR, Laura Christoph, research associate at the IEP, talks about Ukraine's national holiday in the context of the Russian war of aggression as well as the influence of the Kursk offensive on the morale of the Ukrainian population.

Nemetschek Stiftung, On the future of the EU, 17 June 2024

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In an interview for the Nemetschek Stiftung, York Albrecht, Research Associate, analyses the results of the EU elections and possible consequences for the member states.

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