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The RESILIO-ACCESS Monitor

The RESILIO-ACCESS Monitor is an interactive data-based tool to explore rule of law resilience in EU accession countries, examining the existing rule of law capacity and potential performance if exposed to threats.

Building a More Resilient Europe: Closing Conference of the Spinelli Forum 2026

Defence, competitiveness, energy, and AI: 60 German and Italian young leaders met in Milan from 4-6 May 2026 and developed recommendations for policymakers in working groups.

Making Rule of Law Resilience Work in EU Enlargement

Declining rule of law and growing political pressure pose new challenges to the EU enlargement process. During the online event, four authors of the RESILIO-ACCESS snapshot series examined the resilience of rule of law structures.

Call for Applications: Spinelli Forum 2026

Be part of the German-Italian Young Leaders Dialogue 2026. Discuss with young leaders from Germany and Italy about joint European challenges and the future of the EU. Deadline for applications: 08 March 2026.

RESILIO-ACCESS Snapshots

How resilient is the rule of law in EU accession countries to stress factors? Ten snapshots provide empirically based insights into key resilience resources, from judicial independence to the media and civil society.

Policy Paper: China, Russia, Turkey and their influence on EU enlargement

How might the influence of Russia, China, and Turkey on EU candidate countries develop by 2035? This also depends on the EU's commitment.

Final report of the Spinelli Forum 2025

The final report presents innovative recommendations for action from a German and Italian perspective on current European policy challenges in the areas of economics, defence, climate and Artificial Intelligence.

Yearbook of European Integration 2025

Geopolitical shifts, Trump’s return to office, a stronger security and defence focus of the new European Commission, and a rightward shift in Brussels shape the Yearbook of European Integration 2025.

integration 04/25

In issue 4/25 of integration, you can read analyses of the role of right-wing populist governments in EU decision-making processes, security cooperation among Member States, EU trade policy with China and the digital euro, among other topics.

New Ambitions, Old Constraints: Germany’s Role in Shaping European Defence

Berlin Perspectives

Germany's security policy efforts don't live up to the need for a major reorientation of European security in the face of a hostile Russia and an uncertain US administration. German leadership is needed to drive fundamental systemic renewal that extends beyond reactive solutions.

17th German-Nordic-Baltic Forum 2025: Security and defence cooperation

Decision-makers and experts from the Baltic, Nordic States and Germany discussed possibilities to become more resilient in the face of hybrid threats.

Annica Ögren

The Missing Link in EU Accession: Civil Society Driving Rule of Law and Integration

The 2025 Enlargement Package shows that Enlargement is within reach, yet public scepticism persists. This IEP panel discussed reform progress, challenges in candidate countries as well as member states, and why a strong civil society is essential for a credible process.

Together for a strong Europe: The Final Conference of the Spinelli Forum 2025

Economy, security, climate and AI: Young German and Italian Leaders met in Berlin on October 27 and 28 to develop proposals in these areas and present them to decision-makers from both countries.

Pathways to Progress: Multistakeholder Dialogue in Berlin

Pathways to Progress

Rule of law, resilience and reform momentum: At the Multistakeholder Dialogue in Berlin, Ukrainian and German stakeholders discussed how Ukraine’s EU accession process can be advanced despite political blockades and strategically supported in Germany.

New InvigoratEU Policy Report on Turkey’s Ambitions and Leverage

How has Turkey positioned itself amid Europe’s shifting geopolitical landscape? Its growing political relevance, its balancing act during Russia’s war against Ukraine, and the limits of EU leverage reveal a complex and increasingly strategic role.

Europe’s Moment of Truth & A New German Leadership

IEP Annual Conference

At IEP’s Annual Conference 2025, scientists and political decision-makers discussed the role of the new German government in the EU as well as Europe's capacity to act, defence policy, the Schengen area, and geo-economic challenges.

Germany & India: Partners for Strategic Autonomy

Berlin Perspectives

As geopolitical and security lines harden, India is emerging as a key partner for Germany and Europe. Garima Mohan recommends deepening strategic cooperation - in trade, security and defence.

After Zeitenwende: Germany and the Future of European Security

Berlin Perspectives

Three years after the ‘Zeitenwende, the pressure on Germany to take on more security policy responsibility remains high. More speed and leadership are needed to actively shape Europe's security architecture in times of global upheaval.

Invigorating the EU’s Enlargement Toolbox for a Democratic and Resilient Europe

In which areas is the EU in need of new instruments for its enlargement policy? InvigoratEU researchers presented their latest work at the 18th Pan-European Conference on International Relations (PEC) at the University of Bologna.

Building Resilience: Strategies for Protecting Critical Infrastructure

The InvigoratEU analysis compares risks, policy approaches, and cooperation strategies to safeguard critical infrastructure in the EU and selected accession countries.