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Symposium and lunch debate: The European Council turns 50!

Since it was founded, the body of heads of state and government has often been at the centre of events in Brussels. Today, the European Council is faced with trend-setting decisions in view of the many domestic and foreign policy challenges.

The EU and the UN

24 October is United Nations Day. How do the EU and UN work together? Find out more about common goals and differences in our EUle video.

Second Parliamentary Election Bulgaria 2024

EU Election Monitor

Election year 2024: What are the European policy implications of national elections in the EU? In the run-up to the elections, IEP identified their implications for Germany and Europe. The parliamentary election in Bulgaria took place on 27 October, 2024.

The US election and the EU

On 5 November, the US presidential election will take place - a decisive moment for Europe too. The result will have a significant impact on transatlantic relations and could increase both cooperation and tensions with the EU. Find out more in the EUle video.

Video: The Importance of Free and Fair Elections in Georgia

What does the EU recommendation to hold free and fair elections mean for Georgia, and what is its purpose? The first GEO4EU video explores this topic, highlighting its importance for Georgia's democratic development and EU membership aspirations.

EU training programme for Moldovan civil society

Civil society plays a central role in the Republic of Moldova's EU negotiations. The training in Chișinău offered representatives of Moldovan civil society the opportunity for exchange and enhancing their capacities.

Spinelli meets Génération Europe: strengthening trilateral cooperation in Rome

Young leaders from Germany, Italy and France met in Rome as part of the Spinelli Forum and Génération Europe. Together, they developed trilateral initiatives on the topics of business, digitalisation and climate protection.

Parliamentary Election Lithuania 2024

EU Election Monitor

Election year 2024: What are the European policy implications of national elections in the EU? In the run-up to the parliamentary elections in Lithuania, which took place on 13 October 2024, IEP identified their implications for Germany and Europe.

German European Policy – Publication of the third edition of the Handbuch

Handbuch on Germany’s European Policy 2020

The 3rd, revised and updated edition of the Handbuch on German European policy was published in September 2024 under a new name. The new edition focuses on the coalition with the traffic light system and the effects of the ‘turning point’ caused by the war in Ukraine.

Moldova's path to the EU: Results of the Local Dialogue in Falesti

How does the Moldovan population view the country's EU integration process? What disinformation narratives about the upcoming EU referendum are circulating in the regions? Insights from the second local dialogue in Moldova.

Policy Dialogue – Local Agendas for the Upcoming Elections: Party Responses

What issues are dominating the election campaign in Georgia ahead of the parliamentary elections on 26 October? How is the opposition interacting with the citizens, especially in the regions? At the 2nd policy dialogue we discussed with representatives of the Georgian opposition.

Moldova’s Path to the EU: Insights from the Local Dialogue in Stefan Voda

What is the current state of Moldova's EU integration process viewed from the local level? Which challenges does the country face in the accession negotiations, and what role does the EU referendum play in this process?

Parliamentary Election Austria 2024

EU Election Monitor

Election year 2024: What are the European policy implications of national elections in the EU? In the run-up to the elections, IEP identifies their implications for Germany and Europe. The parliamentary election in Austria took place on 29 September, 2024.

Policy Dialogue and Memo: All Politics is local

Parliamentary elections will be held in Georgia on 26 October 2024. To what extent are the expectations of the Georgian population being addressed at a local level by the parties standing for election?

Forging Futures: The EU, its Neighbourhood and Beyond

IEP Annual Conference

Academics and policy makers came together to discuss the future of EU integration, reforms, global partnerships and internal threats at this year’s IEP Annual Conference on September 19-20, in Berlin.

Right-wing extremists in the European Parliament in 2024

Following the EU elections, the Parliament elected its committee chairs at the end of July. While the right-wing nationalist "European Conservatives and Reformists" received a number of posts, far-right groups were left empty-handed. Find out more in the EUle video!

Final publication: Challenges of Belarusian migrants in Europe

VisiBYlity Belarus

The challenges faced by the Belarusian diaspora are diverse and differ depending on the host country. Our research analyses the legal framework for Belarusian migrants in Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland and Germany.

ua-transformation-lab

Understanding the complexity of German-Ukrainian relations and key developments in Ukraine - the concise Infosheets are bridging perspectives from both countries and contribute to mutual understanding and knowledge transfer.

Study Trip 2024 to Berlin

ua-transformation-lab

The Study Trip on international partnership and advocacy offered young representatives of Ukrainian civil society organisations insights into the Berlin think tank landscape and cooperation with politicians.

Election President of the European Commission 2024

Ursula von der Leyen is running for a second term as President of the European Commission. Whether she will take over the EU's top job for another five years will be decided on Thursday. Find out more in our EUle video!