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Preliminary Parliamentary Election Denmark

EU Election Monitor

Election year 2026: What impact will national elections in the EU have on European politics? The IEP identifies their implications for Germany and Europe. The preliminary parliamentary election takes place in Denmark on 24 March 2026.

Making Rule of Law Resilience Work in EU Enlargement

Declining rule of law and growing political pressure pose new challenges to the EU enlargement process. During the online event, four authors of the RESILIO-ACCESS snapshot series examined the resilience of rule of law structures.

Parliamentary Election Slovenia

EU Election Monitor

Election year 2026: What impact will national elections in the EU have on European politics? The IEP identifies their implications for Germany and Europe. The parliamentary election takes place in Slovenia on 22 March 2026.

Parliamentary Election Hungary

EU Election Monitor

Election year 2026: What impact will national elections in the EU have on European politics? The IEP identifies their implications for Germany and Europe. The parliamentary election takes place in Hungary on 12 April 2026.

Call for Applications: Spinelli Forum 2026

Be part of the German-Italian Young Leaders Dialogue 2026. Discuss with young leaders from Germany and Italy about joint European challenges and the future of the EU. Deadline for applications: 08 March 2026.

RESILIO-ACCESS Snapshots

How resilient is the rule of law in EU accession countries to stress factors? Ten snapshots provide empirically based insights into key resilience resources, from judicial independence to the media and civil society.

Policy Paper: China, Russia, Turkey and their influence on EU enlargement

How might the influence of Russia, China, and Turkey on EU candidate countries develop by 2035? This also depends on the EU's commitment.

Presidential Election Portugal

EU Election Monitor

Election year 2025: What impact will national elections in the EU have on European politics? The IEP identifies their implications for Germany and Europe. The first round of the presidential election took place in Portugal on 18 January 2026.

Call for Papers 2026

Are you conducting research on the European security order, strategic partnerships of the EU, or other topics related to European integration? The Call for Papers 2026 is now open.

Germany in the EU: Setting the course for Europe's future?

How Germany can strengthen security, competitiveness and the ability to reform in the EU as well as what impulses are needed from Berlin for meeting the pressing challenges of the EU in 2026, was elaborated by EU-Ambassador Thomas Ossowski in this Europa Talk.

New Deputy Director at IEP

IEP is pleased to announce that Daniel Hegedüs has been appointed as Deputy Director of the Institute, effective February 2026.

Germany and the Return Hubs Debate: Clearing the Fog

Berlin Perspectives

Germany’s debate on return hubs suffers from vague definitions. Clarifying its purpose, target groups, stay conditions, responsibilities, and potential host countries is essential for coherent policy, sound cost-benefit analysis assessment, and effective EU negotiations.

Final report of the Spinelli Forum 2025

The final report presents innovative recommendations for action from a German and Italian perspective on current European policy challenges in the areas of economics, defence, climate and Artificial Intelligence.

Yearbook of European Integration 2025

Geopolitical shifts, Trump’s return to office, a stronger security and defence focus of the new European Commission, and a rightward shift in Brussels shape the Yearbook of European Integration 2025.

integration 04/25

In issue 4/25 of integration, you can read analyses of the role of right-wing populist governments in EU decision-making processes, security cooperation among Member States, EU trade policy with China and the digital euro, among other topics.

Top 10 award in the Think Tanks category for IEP Director Funda Tekin

With this year's selection, Europe.Table honours personalities who shape Europe's political debates. One of them is the director of the Institute for European Politics.

New Ambitions, Old Constraints: Germany’s Role in Shaping European Defence

Berlin Perspectives

Germany's security policy efforts don't live up to the need for a major reorientation of European security in the face of a hostile Russia and an uncertain US administration. German leadership is needed to drive fundamental systemic renewal that extends beyond reactive solutions.

17th German-Nordic-Baltic Forum 2025: Security and defence cooperation

Decision-makers and experts from the Baltic, Nordic States and Germany discussed possibilities to become more resilient in the face of hybrid threats.

Annica Ögren

Germany’s New Start in Europe and European Competitiveness

The Competitiveness Compass focuses on innovation, decarbonisation and diversification. How Europe can remain economically strong with greater speed, pragmatism and less bureaucracy was outlined by State Secretary Dr Thomas Steffen during the Europe Talk.

The Missing Link in EU Accession: Civil Society Driving Rule of Law and Integration

The 2025 Enlargement Package shows that Enlargement is within reach, yet public scepticism persists. This IEP panel discussed reform progress, challenges in candidate countries as well as member states, and why a strong civil society is essential for a credible process.