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After the rigged re-election of the government, repression against opposition parties and civil society is rising in Georgia. The government suspended EU accession talks until 2028. During the GEO4EU Exchange Visit, German experts gained a better understanding of the situation.

What does the President of the European Parliament actually do? In our latest #EUle video, we introduce you to Roberta Metsola, the current President of the European Parliament.

Due to the high geopolitical relevance of the region, the GNBF plays a key role in promoting dialogue. The focus in 2024 was on central topics such as transatlantic relations, critical infrastructure, EU enlargement and social polarisation.

What does the President of the European Council actually do? In our latest #EUle video, we introduce you to António Costa, the new President of the EU Council, who is considered a skilful mediator but whose election was controversial.

The former Prime Minister of Estonia wants to unite Europe more strongly and make it a more self-confident player on the world stage, which has become even more important since the results of the US election.

Since it was founded, the body of heads of state and government has often been at the centre of events in Brussels. Today, the European Council is faced with trend-setting decisions in view of the many domestic and foreign policy challenges.

24 October is United Nations Day. How do the EU and UN work together? Find out more about common goals and differences in our EUle video.

On 5 November, the US presidential election will take place - a decisive moment for Europe too. The result will have a significant impact on transatlantic relations and could increase both cooperation and tensions with the EU. Find out more in the EUle video.

What does the EU recommendation to hold free and fair elections mean for Georgia, and what is its purpose? The first GEO4EU video explores this topic, highlighting its importance for Georgia's democratic development and EU membership aspirations.

Civil society plays a central role in the Republic of Moldova's EU negotiations. The training in Chișinău offered representatives of Moldovan civil society the opportunity for exchange and enhancing their capacities.

Young leaders from Germany, Italy and France met in Rome as part of the Spinelli Forum and Génération Europe. Together, they developed trilateral initiatives on the topics of business, digitalisation and climate protection.

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.

How does the Moldovan population view the country's EU integration process? What disinformation narratives about the upcoming EU referendum are circulating in the regions? Insights from the second local dialogue in Moldova.

What issues are dominating the election campaign in Georgia ahead of the parliamentary elections on 26 October? How is the opposition interacting with the citizens, especially in the regions? At the 2nd policy dialogue we discussed with representatives of the Georgian opposition.

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?

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?

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.