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Policy Dialogue on Moldova’s EU accession negotiation process

Moldova officially opened EU accession talks on 25 June 2024. What is the role of civil society in the accession process and how will the referendum on Moldova's accession to the EU affect it? We discussed this and other topics during the fifth NEXT4EU Policy Dialogue.

Multi-day EU training program for Moldovan youth

Young people play a crucial role in Moldova's democratic development. Within the framework of a multi-day EU training program, young Moldovans have engaged in discussions about their country's European integration process.

European elections: IEP colleagues in the media

EU Election Monitor

In the run-up to and aftermath of the European elections, IEP employees gave interviews and shared their expertise. Here is an overview.

NEXT4EU Exchange Visit in Berlin

Shortly after the elections to the European Parliament, representatives of Moldovan civil society visited Berlin for a networking visit and an exchange on Moldova's EU integration.

Documentaries: The Belarusian Diaspora in Germany – Life in an unknown environment

VisiBYlity Belarus

How do Belarusians who have come to Germany since 2020 view their new life? In three videos created as part of the VisiBYlity project, we accompany Belarusian migrants in their everyday lives. What obstacles do they face and how do they overcome them?

#22 UkraineMEMO: “It is important to me that this country is understood in all its complexity.”

What makes Ukraine special and why are certain events misinterpreted in Germany? In this episode of the podcast, we talk about the misconceptions about Ukraine in Germany and the progress that has been made in this regard since the war.

Introducing #RESILIOtoolbox: the way forward to rule of law resilience

The toolbox offers ideas for concrete policy measures aiming at a more resilient rule of law in the EU. It draws from the results of a robust data analysis conducted in the RESILIO project.

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European elections 2024

EU Election Monitor

On 9 June, Europeans will elect a new parliament. We asked experts from Germany, Bulgaria, France, Denmark and Hungary about their national perspectives on the biggest challenges of the upcoming EU legislative period.

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 European elections, IEP identifies their implications for Germany and Europe. The parliamentary election in Bulgaria took place on 9 June, 2024.

Parliamentary Election Belgium 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 European elections, IEP identifies their implications for Germany and Europe. The parliamentary election in Belgium took place on 9 June, 2024.

Belarus Insights #5 – Young and highly qualified: Migration from Belarus

VisiBYlity Belarus

Since 2020, hundreds of thousands of Belarusians have emigrated to other countries, especially in Europe, in search of access to new labour markets. In which countries is this more successful than in others, and why? This is the topic in episode 5 of Belarus Insights.

#21 UkraineMEMO: Hate language as a harbinger of violence

Can language give us signs of possible aggression? In this episode, we talk about the role of language in conflicts in general and try to analyse the causes of the Russian aggression against Ukraine from a cultural studies perspective.

Belarus Insights #4 – "The regime did not take us women seriously"

VisiBYlity Belarus

The Belarusian constitution was not made for women – this is a statement of Lukashenka before the 2020 elections. The participation of countless women in the demonstrations proved him wrong. But what is the situation of Belarusian women today?

InvigoratEU from A to Z: Key concepts and terminology

With new momentum for EU enlargement policy, InvigoratEU develops analytical frameworks, policy recommendations, tools and toolboxes to further invigorate the process. How the concepts and key terms fit together is laid out in the analytical glossary.

Funda Tekin honored as one of Europe's top scientists

IEP Director Prof Dr Funda Tekin was selected by Table Europe as one of the top 10 German-speaking European scientists.

Background papers: "Between repression and democratic conviction: Perspectives for the Belarusian civil society"

VisiBYlity Belarus

Civil society in Belarus faces enormous challenges, which are analysed in detail in two background papers. The first analyses the reality of state repression. The second paper analyses the role and resilience of Belarusian women.

EU Integration of Ukraine: Institutional Challenges in the Agricultural Sector

ukraine-perspectives

The implementation of EU agricultural standards poses a key challenge for Ukraine’s accession process. This research paper examines institutional gaps amid ongoing war damage and fiscal constraints.

integration 01/24

The reform of the European migration and asylum system, new concepts for the EU's political system, the upcoming European elections and the recent parliamentary elections in Poland - read analyses and discussions in issue 1/24 of the "integration".

Lunch debate: Young visions for Europe

In the face of ongoing crises, young people need to be prominently involved in political processes that will determine especially their future. Shortly before the elections on 9 June, 2024, young candidates discussed their different visions for Europe.

RESILIO-Study: Country Reports

As the country analyses show, the EU member states derive their resilience to attacks on the rule of law from very different factors.