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Euroscepticism in Georgia – Local Policy Dialogues and Policy Memo

Georgia faces the rise of illiberalism and anti-EU rhetoric. What are the main tools behind these developments, and how can these challenges be better addressed by emphasising the importance of democracy?

Panel discussion: A new era for EU enlargement

Geopolitical upheavals have highlighted the urgency of a further enlargement of the European Union. Despite numerous hurdles, efforts are underway to strategically expand the Union and thereby strengthen its capacity for action.

Energy Governance in the Republic of Moldova

How can the Republic of Moldova achieve greater energy independence? What role do energy efficiency measures have? Dr Shushanik Minasyan-Ostermann analyses the challenges of energy governance in Moldova.

Radio debate on the necessity of democratic reforms in Georgia

What is the interplay between democracy, social challenges, and EU integration? The GEO4EU radio debate focused on the current political developments and their impact in Georgia.

In the heart of Europe, Europe at the heart? European policy implications of the German federal election 2025

The CDU, which emerged from the elections as the strongest force, is committed to European cooperation. Our trilateral debate with experts from the partner countries France and Poland shows how the major European policy challenges can be addressed.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Germany's foreign policy

Julian Plottka from IEP Berlin explains: ‘Germany is economically strong, but it is not a global player on its own. It can only exert geopolitical influence together with the EU.

Germany votes, Europe counts: asylum policy

Johanna Hase, scientific advisor at IEP Berlin emphasises: Asylum and migration policy does not end at Germany's borders, but must be thought of in European terms.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Influence on the neighbouring countries

Laura Worsch, research associate at IEP Berlin, explains why Germany & the EU must stand together in foreign, neighbourhood and security policy.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Youth in Europe

Valentin Petri, Vice-Chairman of the Federal Committee of the European Federalists, explains what role the Bundestag elections play for young people in Europe.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Disinformation as a weapon

Lyudmyla Melnyk from the Institute for European Politics explains how Russia is manipulating public opinion with narratives about a ‘quick peace’.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Rule of law

York Albrecht, research associate at the IEP Berlin, explains why protecting the rule of law is crucial not only for Germany, but for Europe as a whole.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Civil Society

Rainer Hub, Chairman of the Speakers' Council of the Federal Network for Civic Engagement in the German Parliamentary Elections and Europe, emphasises that our values will have no global impact without European unity.

Moldova’s Path to the EU: Insights from the Local Dialogue in Ciadîr-Lunga

What do people in the autonomous region of Gagauzia think of Moldova’s EU integration process? What are the impacts of the current energy crisis on the upcoming parliamentary elections? These questions were discussed at the fourth local dialogue in Moldova.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Freedom of movement in Europe

Carolin Robert, Deputy Federal Chair of the Young European Federalists, talks about the importance of Schengen in the Bundestag elections on 23 February 2025.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Germany's role in European enlargement policy

According to Funda Tekin, Director of the Institute for European Politics, Germany plays a key role in enlargement policy and for peace and security in Europe - and thus also in the 2025 Bundestag elections. Find out more in our video.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Europe secures Germany's economic power

Christian Moos, Secretary General of the Europa-Union Deutschland, emphasises: ‘Germany's economy needs the single market, open markets and common standards. Protectionism and isolationism, on the other hand, jeopardise prosperity and jobs. Find out more in our video.

The composition of the European Parliament 2024-2029

EU Election Monitor

The European elections in June 2024 illustrate the complexity of European electoral procedures. We need to know more about voting types, seat distribution and the path of the 720 MEPs into parliament - from the vote to the political group.

Kick-off Conference: Germany-Ukraine Dialogues on Rule of Law for EU Accession

Pathways to Progress

Ukraine is the first country to undergo the EU integration process while at war. Despite daily attacks by Russia, Ukraine is advancing with reforms in the rule of law. The topics elections, migration, and justice were the focus of the conference held on 17.01.2025 in Berlin.

Presidential election Croatia 2025

EU Election Monitor

Election year 2025: What are the European policy implications of national elections in the EU? The IEP identifies their implications for Germany and Europe. The 2nd round of the presidential election in Croatia took place on 12 January 2025.

CAPACITY4EU Exchange Visit in the Republic of Moldova

What awaits the Republic of Moldova at the turn of the year? With the EU referendum and the presidential elections just a few weeks ago, a group of German civil society representatives travelled to Moldova to get an impression of the challenges facing the country in 2025.