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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.

Invigorating the EU’s Enlargement Toolbox for a Democratic and Resilient Europe

In which areas is the EU in need of new instruments for its enlargement policy? InvigoratEU researchers presented their latest work at the 18th Pan-European Conference on International Relations (PEC) at the University of Bologna.

Powering Up Europe: New Drive for the Franco-German Engine

Berlin Perspectives

Since the new federal government took office, the Franco-German engine has been warming up. Sabine Hoscislawski shows what is now needed to ensure that it has a long-term impact at EU level.

Building Resilience: Strategies for Protecting Critical Infrastructure

The InvigoratEU analysis compares risks, policy approaches, and cooperation strategies to safeguard critical infrastructure in the EU and selected accession countries.

Strategic Fragmentation: China's Influence in EU Candidate Countries

Based on the new InvigoratEU External Influence Index, this Report analyzes China's political, economic, and social influence in the EU access countries — as well as its development between 2013 and 2023.

Moldova in Transition: CAPACITY4EU Exchange Visit in Berlin

Moldova aims for EU accession by 2030. The CAPACITY4EU Exchange Visit in Berlin offered exchanges with experts from Moldovan civil society on judicial reforms, environmental policies, the situation of local communities, education, and the upcoming elections.

Repressive legal reforms in Georgia

The room for manoeuvre for civil society, the media and the opposition in Georgia is becoming increasingly limited. This is due to a large number of legislative changes that the regime has enacted in recent months. Our infographics provide an overview.

integration 02/25

50 years of the European Council – issue 2/2025 of integration is dedicated to this European key institution and addresses it from a historical, juridical and political perspective. With an article by Herman Van Rompuy, former president of the European Council.

Call for Applications: Spinelli Forum 2025

Be part of the German-Italian Young Leaders Dialogue 2025. Discuss with young leaders from Germany and Italy about joint European challenges and the future of the EU. Deadline for applications: 03 August 2025.