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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.

Together for a strong Europe: The Final Conference of the Spinelli Forum 2025

Economy, security, climate and AI: Young German and Italian Leaders met in Berlin on October 27 and 28 to develop proposals in these areas and present them to decision-makers from both countries.

Pathways to Progress: Multistakeholder Dialogue in Berlin

Pathways to Progress

Rule of law, resilience and reform momentum: At the Multistakeholder Dialogue in Berlin, Ukrainian and German stakeholders discussed how Ukraine’s EU accession process can be advanced despite political blockades and strategically supported in Germany.

How to conceptualise rule of law resilience

The RESILIO-ACCESS model visualises an approach to measure rule of law resilience. Based on an interdisciplinary approach, it identifies primary and subsidiary resilience resources and the stressors against which the rule of law must persist.

Snap Elections in the Netherlands in 2025

EU Election Monitor

Election year 2025: What impact will national elections in the EU have on European policy? The IEP identifies their implications for Germany and Europe. The early parliamentary elections in the Netherlands took place on 29 October 2025.

Presidential Elections Ireland 2025

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 presidential election in Ireland took place on 24 October 2025.

parliamentary election Czechia 2025

EU Election Monitor

Election year 2025: What impact will national elections in the EU have on European policy? The IEP identifies their implications for Germany and Europe. Parliamentary elections in Czechia took place on October 3 and 4, 2025.

Europe’s Moment of Truth & A New German Leadership

IEP Annual Conference

At IEP’s Annual Conference 2025, scientists and political decision-makers discussed the role of the new German government in the EU as well as Europe's capacity to act, defence policy, the Schengen area, and geo-economic challenges.

Strengthening Rules-Based Trade: Germany's Role in EU Trade Policy

Berlin Perspectives

Germany and the EU must counter protectionism and fragmentation in global trade. The German government should therefore push for EU-level rules-based free trade agreements, foster EU unity and uphold European standards to ensure competitiveness and open markets.

integration 03/25

In issue 3/25 of integration, you can read analyses of the EU's equality and anti-discrimination policy, cohesion policy in the MFF, Germany's role in the EU-Turkey accession negotiations and the future of transatlantic relations, among other topics.

The Future of EU Support for Ukraine: Ensuring Security, Justice, and Peace in a Shifting Transatlantic Landscape

In light of changing transatlantic relations, the EU must rethink its support for Ukraine. Between sanctions, accession prospects and a coalition of the willing, one thing is clear: Europe's determination will decide the future.

The Czech Republic before the elections

The outcome of the parliamentary elections in Czechia in October 2025 will have a significant impact on the country's European policy – especially if extreme right-wing or left-wing parties are needed to form a government.

Germany & India: Partners for Strategic Autonomy

Berlin Perspectives

As geopolitical and security lines harden, India is emerging as a key partner for Germany and Europe. Garima Mohan recommends deepening strategic cooperation - in trade, security and defence.

After Zeitenwende: Germany and the Future of European Security

Berlin Perspectives

Three years after the ‘Zeitenwende, the pressure on Germany to take on more security policy responsibility remains high. More speed and leadership are needed to actively shape Europe's security architecture in times of global upheaval.