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#3 UkraineMEMO: War of aggression against Ukraine – Demands to the West

Comprehensive sanctions, military support and political signals: One day after the start of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, we spoke with Ukrainian and German experts about the situation on the ground and their appeal to the West.

Conference on the Future of Europe: Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war

The Conference on the Future of Europe provides important impetus for the EU's role in the world and a common European foreign policy. In the light of Russia's war against Ukraine, the question of the significance of the results of the Conference arises.

Brochure: EngagEUrCouncil collection of ideas

#EngagEUrCouncil

Europe should become more sustainable, sovereign and resilient. The brochure presents young people's demands for the future of Europe, which they developed over two years as part of the #EngagEUrCouncil project.

Study – The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on civic activism in Kazakhstan

Eurasia Lab Fellowship Program

The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant challenges for civil society in Kazakhstan. At the same time, it also is an important reference for civic engagement. Our fellows conducted interviews with activists to analyse their adaption to the pandemic circumstances.

ukraine nachbarschaft

Zur aktuellen Lage in der Ukraine äußert sich unser wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter über die Auswirkungen auf Östliche Partnerschaft und Westbalkan. Das Statement darf zitiert oder als Hintergrundinformationen genutzt werden. Der Kollege steht als Ansprechperson zur Verfügung.

Essay collection on European unification in Central Europe 1989/2004 and beyond

Several essays examine different perspectives from countries in Central Europe on the process of European unification after 1989 and 2004. In addition they discuss how we can commemorate the successes of democratic reforms and EU enlargement today.

Der bewaffnete Angriff Russlands auf die Ukraine zwingt Millionen von Menschen auf die Flucht. Laut UNHCR werden bis zu 4 Millionen Geflüchtete aus der Ukraine erwartet, eine Flüchtlingsbewegung, die die größte Flüchtlingskrise dieses Jahrhunderts bedeuten könnte.

Discussion – Spotlight on civic activism in Central Asia

Eurasia Lab Fellowship Program

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected civil societies in Central Asia? Our fellows presented their research findings on gender-based violence in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, as well as civic activism in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.

Russian Invasion – 24th Ukraine Breakfast Debate

Russia has invaded Ukraine. Experts from Ukraine report on the current situation in different parts of the country. They make demands on the West's reactions, ranging from economic sanctions to military support.

Young ideas for the future of Europe

#EngagEUrCouncil

Young Europeans are actively involved in the institutionalised debate on reform and the future of the European Union. They have formulated their demands for the Conference on the Future of Europe. Strategic sovereignty of the EU and climate policy are the most important points.

Strategic Foresight

The results of the Berlin Futures 2020/2021 strategy group were summarised in a policy brief, which was published in early 2022 as part of the Berlin Perspectives publication series.

Strategic foresight: imperative for good policy-making

Berlin Perspectives

Strategic foresight enables policymakers to be better prepared and more proactive in emergency policy responses. The new German government should use its term of office to better integrate foresight analysis into decision-making processes.

NextGenerationEU: Opportunity for a climate-neutral future of Europe?

The NextGenerationEU recovery fund offers the EU the opportunity to invest in a green and sustainable future. Experts from politics, economy and science discussed how this unique opportunity can be used.

Study: Value preferences and political trends in Central and Eastern Europe

Value Divergence Central and Eastern Europe

Illiberal values in Central and Eastern Europe receive less support than some governments might suggest. Their policies often serve mere power interests. Our study provides concrete suggestions for dealing with authoritarian-populist governments in CEE.

After COP26: What it takes to avert the climate crisis

Berlin Perspectives

The recent COP26 brought some important, yet insufficient progress in the fight against climate change. A rapid transition to 100 per cent clean, renewable energy supply is the only way to meet the 1.5 degree global warming target of the Paris Agreement.

Study – Strengthening resilience against disinformation in the Republic of Moldova

Teaching media literacy as well as a targeted adaptation of the legal framework - these and further steps are necessary to effectively combat disinformation in the Republic of Moldova.

Yearbook of European Integration 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic shook Europe to its foundations, but also led to new steps towards more integration. The Yearbook of European Integration 2021 collects articles by leading experts tracing all important developments of EU integration in 2020/2021.

Yearbook snap shot: The public opinion

Dr Thomas Petersen sheds light on how the state of the economy affects the EU's reputation and whether the Polish population is as EU-sceptical as its government. In the video interview he gives an insight into his analyses.

integration 4/21

Digitalisation, climate crisis, European integration – the new issue of “integration” deals with the big challenges of the 21st century.

Ukraine's image in Germany – 9th Germany Breakfast Debate

The German discourse on Ukraine has diversified since 2014. Nevertheless, there are still gaps in knowledge about the other country on both sides that need to be closed in the future.