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Virtual closing week

Berlin Policy Hub

The directors of the think tanks involved in the project met for coaching and feedback regarding the cooperation. Furthermore, possible future ideas within the framework of the Eastern Partnership were discussed.

The future of EU trade policy in a post-COVID-19 world

Sabine Weyand, Director General for Trade at the European Commission, discussed coping strategies for the EU in the Corona crisis, its strategic position in the global economy and the global recession.

20 civil-society trainers on EU association process successfully instructed

20 committed people from Ukrainian civil society received proudly their certificates as trainers on the EU Association Agreement.

Essay Challenge  – EUritage

To mark the 30th anniversary of the democratic revolutions in Central Europe as well as the 15th anniversary of joining the European Union, the project invited students from Central Europe to participate in the EUritage essay competition "Central Europe, the EU and myself".

Online citizens' dialogue: Better together in the center of Europe

Civil Dialogues

The current living together in the border area Saxony, Poland, Czech Republic was discussed by Anna Cavazzini, MEP, and Marek Prawda, European Commission. The necessity of bilateral relations and the current situation in Poland were central topics.

Project closing conference

EU support to Moldova and the relevance of the EU rapprochement process were the topics of the final conference of the WE&EU project. In addition, videos with success stories of EU support to local projects were shown.

Communication in Europe - Strengthening citizenship and town twinning in the EU!

Civil Dialogues

Peter Kleine, Mayor of Weimar, and Jochen Butt-Posnik, Europe for Citizens, discussed town twinning and its funding opportunities at EU level. These partnerships can establish a living exchange that reduces prejudices and promotes dialogue.

German pre-presidency conference: Shaping the future of Europe

IEP Annual Conference

Academics, political and civil society representatives, and young adults agree that in times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Union must take a stand for its values while striving for cohesion and justice.

CiSEP Online Convention 2020

The conference took place under the title "Shaping It Together: Our Future, Our Community, Our Responsibility" and marked the end of the training program.

New tendencies in bilateral cooperation – 18th Ukraine Breakfast Debate

After one year of President Zelensky's term in office, we take stock and talk about the future priorities of the German-Ukrainian partnership. The occasion is the publication of a policy paper resulting from a cooperation between the IEP and the New Europe Center.

Awareness workshop in Edinet, Republic of Moldova

Information about the EU Association Agreement was provided and the assessments of local actors on the implementation of the agreement were presented. In addition, disinformation was countered with WE&EU fact-checks and videos on EU success stories.

Completion of interactive round tables for initiating dialogue

Four interactive rounds of discussion have taken place in Ukraine. They each covered a topic relevant to the regional level in the field of EU association: food safety, waste management, green economy and innovation promotion.

Europe's way out of the Corona crisis: From economic reconstruction to a European sense of community

Civil Dialogues

The advantages and disadvantages of the EU recovery program were discussed by European law expert René Repasi and MEP Sven Schulze. Moreover, it is necessary to deepen European integration and strengthen the European sense of community.

The election of destiny and its aftermath – One year after the European election

The atmosphere after the European elections, the influence of the member states, nation-state action: Katarina Barley, SPD top candidate in the 2019 European elections, discussed the state of play after the past EU election.

Virtual citizens‘ dialogue in Drochia, Republic of Moldova

With civil society participants, disinformation about the EU Association Agreement was discussed and projects financed by EU aid were presented in order to counteract scepticism due to lack of transparency and inadequate labor and social standards.

Green Economy — A trend or a need?

Regional challenges in the implementation of the AA/DCFTA with the involvement of civil society have been highlighted in two events.

Eastern European insights: The repercussions of Zelensky’s deadline for Donbas

Berlin Policy Hub

Leonid Litra, Senior Research Fellow at the New Europe Center (Ukraine) takes stock of the first year of Volodymyr Zelensky's presidency. Special focus is given to his political concessions and Germany's role in the conflict settlement with Russia in Eastern Ukraine.

3rd citizens' dialogue in Ceadir-Lunga, Republic of Moldova

An open dialogue has taken place on the EU-Moldova Association Agreement and its contents, values, as well as on the impact on the Moldovan economy and specific benefits for society.

Awareness workshop in Leova, Moldova

Factual knowledge about the EU Association Agreement has been provided in order to counteract existing myths and misinformation. In addition, information was provided about EU-funded projects in the relevant region and specific funding opportunities.

New government, old challenges – Political and economic prospects for Moldova in 2020

Berlin Policy Hub

What reform policies is the new Moldovan government pursuing? What is the thematic focus? Are relations with Russia or the EU being strengthened? Experts from Moldova discussed these and other questions on the assessment of the situation in the shadow of the pandemic.