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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.

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.

integration 03/24

In issue 3/24 of integration, you can read analyses and discussions on topics such as Germany's voting behaviour in the EU Council, the European legal system, dealing with refugee migration, European town twinning and Macron's visions for Europe.

Germany and the latest EU reform proposals

Berlin Perspectives

In this edition of the Berlin Perspectives, the authors call on the German government to intensify its efforts of strengthening European democracy through reforms at the very beginning of the new European legislative period.

Final publication: Challenges of Belarusian migrants in Europe

VisiBYlity Belarus

The challenges faced by the Belarusian diaspora are diverse and differ depending on the host country. Our research analyses the legal framework for Belarusian migrants in Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland and Germany.

#23 UkraineMEMO: URC 2024 - United in recovery

What new priorities were set at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin? In the current podcast episode, we talk about the results of the conference and analyse the role of Ukrainian civil society, regional actors and the diaspora.

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.

Study Trip 2024 to Berlin

ua-transformation-lab

The Study Trip on international partnership and advocacy offered young representatives of Ukrainian civil society organisations insights into the Berlin think tank landscape and cooperation with politicians.

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.

6th German-Ukrainian Breakfast Debate

ua-transformation-lab

What is Ukraine's economic situation, both macroeconomically and in the regions, and what are its priorities in the EU accession negotiations? These and other questions were discussed at the Breakfast Debate on 11 July 2024 in Berlin.

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.

Policy Dialogue on Moldova’s EU accession negotiation process

Moldova officially opened EU accession talks on 25 June 2024. What is the role of civil society in the accession process and how will the referendum on Moldova's accession to the EU affect it? We discussed this and other topics during the fifth NEXT4EU Policy Dialogue.

Multi-day EU training program for Moldovan youth

Young people play a crucial role in Moldova's democratic development. Within the framework of a multi-day EU training program, young Moldovans have engaged in discussions about their country's European integration process.

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.