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ua-transformation-lab

Understanding the complexity of German-Ukrainian relations and key developments in Ukraine - the concise Infosheets are bridging perspectives from both countries and contribute to mutual understanding and knowledge transfer.

Background Paper: Growing resilient together

As the EU faces new geopolitical challenges, InvigoratEU’s latest publication explores how modernisation and geopolitical strategies can be combined to strengthen Europe’s resilience and provide new drive for EU enlargement.

integration 02/24

Right-wing shift in Europe, the EU caught between geopolitics and data governance as well as concepts to promote democracy in the EU and its neighbourhood – read analyses and discussions in issue 2/24 of integration.

5th German-Ukrainian Breakfast Debate

ua-transformation-lab

What is the German position on Ukraine's NATO membership and what will defence cooperation with Ukraine look like in the future? These and other questions were discussed at the Breakfast Debate on 5 July 2024 in Kyiv.

European elections: IEP colleagues in the media

EU Election Monitor

In the run-up to and aftermath of the European elections, IEP employees gave interviews and shared their expertise. Here is an overview.

NEXT4EU Exchange Visit in Berlin

Shortly after the elections to the European Parliament, representatives of Moldovan civil society visited Berlin for a networking visit and an exchange on Moldova's EU integration.

Documentaries: The Belarusian Diaspora in Germany – Life in an unknown environment

VisiBYlity Belarus

How do Belarusians who have come to Germany since 2020 view their new life? In three videos created as part of the VisiBYlity project, we accompany Belarusian migrants in their everyday lives. What obstacles do they face and how do they overcome them?

#22 UkraineMEMO: “It is important to me that this country is understood in all its complexity.”

What makes Ukraine special and why are certain events misinterpreted in Germany? In this episode of the podcast, we talk about the misconceptions about Ukraine in Germany and the progress that has been made in this regard since the war.

Introducing #RESILIOtoolbox: the way forward to rule of law resilience

The toolbox offers ideas for concrete policy measures aiming at a more resilient rule of law in the EU. It draws from the results of a robust data analysis conducted in the RESILIO project.

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Belarus Insights #5 – Young and highly qualified: Migration from Belarus

VisiBYlity Belarus

Since 2020, hundreds of thousands of Belarusians have emigrated to other countries, especially in Europe, in search of access to new labour markets. In which countries is this more successful than in others, and why? This is the topic in episode 5 of Belarus Insights.

#21 UkraineMEMO: Hate language as a harbinger of violence

Can language give us signs of possible aggression? In this episode, we talk about the role of language in conflicts in general and try to analyse the causes of the Russian aggression against Ukraine from a cultural studies perspective.

Belarus Insights #4 – "The regime did not take us women seriously"

VisiBYlity Belarus

The Belarusian constitution was not made for women – this is a statement of Lukashenka before the 2020 elections. The participation of countless women in the demonstrations proved him wrong. But what is the situation of Belarusian women today?

InvigoratEU from A to Z: Key concepts and terminology

With new momentum for EU enlargement policy, InvigoratEU develops analytical frameworks, policy recommendations, tools and toolboxes to further invigorate the process. How the concepts and key terms fit together is laid out in the analytical glossary.

Funda Tekin honored as one of Europe's top scientists

IEP Director Prof Dr Funda Tekin was selected by Table Europe as one of the top 10 German-speaking European scientists.

Background papers: "Between repression and democratic conviction: Perspectives for the Belarusian civil society"

VisiBYlity Belarus

Civil society in Belarus faces enormous challenges, which are analysed in detail in two background papers. The first analyses the reality of state repression. The second paper analyses the role and resilience of Belarusian women.

integration 01/24

The reform of the European migration and asylum system, new concepts for the EU's political system, the upcoming European elections and the recent parliamentary elections in Poland - read analyses and discussions in issue 1/24 of the "integration".

Lunch debate: Young visions for Europe

In the face of ongoing crises, young people need to be prominently involved in political processes that will determine especially their future. Shortly before the elections on 9 June, 2024, young candidates discussed their different visions for Europe.

Between repression and democratic conviction: Perspectives for the Belarusian civil society

VisiBYlity Belarus

What are the future prospects for the democratic movement in Belarus and in exile? As part of the VisiBYlity project, we held a discussion with German and Belarusian experts at the Heinrich Böll Foundation on 29 April 2024.

Belarus Insights #3 – "The goal of the regime was to silent people"

VisiBYlity Belarus

Music and sound were an integral part of the peaceful protests against the regime in Belarus in 2020. What did Belarus sound like back then, and what sounds dominate Belarusian soundscapes today?

20 years of eastward enlargement - a landmark anniversary

From 15 to 25: on 1 May 2004, ten countries and 75 million people joined the EU. To mark the 20th anniversary, the IEP looks back on debates about the historic enlargement round, some of which have great similarities to contemporary discussions.