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Ukraine and the European Union - 8th Germany Breakfast Debate

What about Ukraine's relations with the European Union? Experts discussed Germany's expectations of Ukraine's rapprochement with the EU. The focus was on the Berlin perspective.

Anti-disinformation training for young Moldovans

Together with local experts, Moldovan students dealt with different forms of disinformation in traditional and social media.

European heritage 30 years after German reunification

Various perspectives connect European memory with German reunification. Experts have analysed which consequences emerged from German reunification after 1990 for the further European integration process.

30 years of German reunification - A European success story?

How do different EU countries interpret the democratic upheavals of 1989? Experts and contemporary witnesses discussed the role of the common heritage of 1989 in the European integration process.

After the federal elections - 7th Germany Breakfast Debate

Exploratory talks are taking place in Berlin and soon a coalition will be formed. Experts from both countries discussed how a new federal government will change German-Ukrainian relations.

Towards a true Health Union

Continuing to combat the pandemic, improving structures, rethinking treaties – Dr. Thomas Steffen, State Secretary of the German Ministry of Health, discussed a European Health Union together with the guests of the Lunch Debate.

EU integration at a crossroads: The future of the EU and German European policy

IEP Annual Conference

What do European experts from academia and politics think about the future of the EU, participatory democracy, differentiated integration and recovery and solidarity in the EU? At the IEP Annual Conference, they discussed these issues in order to find common solutions.

The fellows and projects of the Eurasia Lab & Fellowship Program

Eurasia Lab Fellowship Program

From Civic activism in Kazakhstan during Covid-19, to the impact of the pandemic on gender-based violence in Uzbekisten and Kyrgyzstan and digital activism in Turkmenistan: These are the topics of the Eurasia Lab research teams from September to December 2021.

Transformation processes in Eastern Europe and Central Asia – Public discussion

Eurasia Lab Fellowship Program

Anti-corruption in Moldova, Covid-19 in Central Asia, Civil Society in Belarus – the fellows of the Eurasia Lab & Fellowship program have presented their research projects and discussed the findings with external experts.

The Crimea-Platform – 21st Ukraine Breakfast Debate

The Crimea Platform: A new initiative to reintegrate Crimea

Strategies for a sustainable German-Ukrainian partnership – 6th Germany Breakfast Debate

Experts from Germany and Ukraine exchanged views on the future shape of bilateral relations and mutual expectations. The topics discussed ranged from energy security to commemorative culture.

Kick-off workshop inforMD

Representatives of Moldovan civil society and media working on the topic of disinformation and fake news in the Republic of Moldova were informed about inforMD. Synergies were jointly identified so that cooperation can be strengthened.

Disoriented on the world stage? The EU's foreign policy between China, Russia and the USA

Civil Dialogues

Wie viel europäische Autonomie ist notwendig und wie sollte sich die EU international positionieren? Funda Tekin, IEP, und David McAllister, CDU Auswärtiger Ausschuss haben über die Herausforderungen und Perspektiven für eine wirkungsvollere EU-Außenpolitik diskutiert.

EU-Turkey relations following the European Council: Can a positive agenda work?

Experts from politics and academia discussed Turkey's alarming human rights, democracy and rule of law standards. The conclusion was that the improvement of the EU-Turkey relationship is limited due to complex conflicts.

Oh dear? Challenges of EU-UK relations after Brexit

Civil Dialogues

Annette Dittert, ARD London, discussed the impact of Brexit on the media landscape, bilateral relations and Scottish independence. In addition, the Corona crisis is overshadowing the talks between the EU and the UK.

Western Balkans’ plight is wake-up call for Europe

The recent reform of enlargement policy is not enough, although now is the time to move from talk to action. Pragmatic optimism and geopolitical realism would help to break the negative spiral of corona, reform and enlargement fatigue.

A Missed Constitutional Moment: The Maastricht Treaty and the European Public Sphere (1988-91)

europaeische schriften

With a detailed examination of the German, French, and British press debates, Manuel Müller's book provides empirical insights into a key phase of EU integration.

Meet the Eurasia Lab fellows

Eurasia Lab Fellowship Program

Three research teams for the fellowship have been chosen and are introduced.

Discourse analysis in social sciences – Methods school

The final part of the GURN Methods School 2020 took place on the topic of discourse analysis. The participants examined political discourses and reflected on their role as researchers in the interpretation of results.

A preliminary assessment of the German EU Council presidency

Gunther Krichbaum, MdB, Chairman of the Committee on European Union Affairs discussed EU migration policy, the investment agreement with China and the Conference on the Future of Europe.