Democracy, elections & European citizens' rights

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Reforming the EU’s electoral law: More EU democracy

Berlin Perspectives

The European Parliament proposes a reform of the European electoral law in order to strengthen EU-democracy. A core demand: EU-wide electoral lists. Germany should get off the side lines and support it proactively.

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.

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.

Policy Paper: Electoral equality and EU-wide lists

Strengthening Democratic Legitimacy

Up until now, there has been no electoral equality in European elections: votes from larger countries have less weight. A proportional balance via EU-wide lists could solve the problem without putting smaller states in a worse position.

Differentiated integration as a conscious political decision

Should differentiated integration be more than a collateral damage of blocked negotiations on EU integration? The EU-IDEA "Policy Paper on Political Opinion" presents an in-depth analysis and recommendations on differentiation as a conscious policy choice.

integration 3/21

The political power game between France and Turkey, the "new agenda" for the Mediterranean, three readings of the German Constitutional Court’s PSPP ruling and other topics in the new issue of integration.

Policy brief: Countering the rule of law backsliding in the Western Balkans

Which policy measures does the EU need to act against the rule of law decline in the Western Balkans? Three proposals are outlined in this policy brief.

One year after the presidential election in Belarus

Berlin Perspectives

The political crisis in Belarus has been ongoing since August 2020. Despite measures taken, the EU still has room of manoeuvre to increase political pressure on Lukashenko. Germany has a central role in resolving the crisis.

integration 1/21

This issue reviews and reflects on the EU presidencies of Germany and Portugal, the COVID-19 pandemic as a stress test for the EU, EU migration policy and rule of law conditionality.

Anti-corruption in the Republic of Moldova - Research results

Eurasia Lab Fellowship Program

The project analyses the EU's anti-corruption policy in the Republic of Moldova in various policy areas. The analyses contribute to rethinking and reprioritising EU anti-corruption strategies.

#3 Eurasia on the Move – Republic of Moldova

Eurasia Lab Fellowship Program

The third episode provides an insight into EU’s fight against corruption in Moldova. Furthermore, it discusses how EU competences vary in different policy areas.

The Crimea-Platform – 21st Ukraine Breakfast Debate

The Crimea Platform: A new initiative to reintegrate Crimea

#2 UkraineMEMO: Crimea - occupied but not lost

In this issue of UkraineMEMO we are looking at the situation in Crimea. We are interested in what initiatives Ukraine is taking to point out the consequences of the occupation by the Russian Federation and to end it in the long term.

#2 UkraineMEMO: Crimea - occupied but not lost

In this issue of UkraineMEMO we are looking at the situation in Crimea. We are interested in what initiatives Ukraine is taking to point out the consequences of the occupation by the Russian Federation and to end it in the long term.

EU-Turkey relations following the European Council: Can a positive agenda work?

Experts from politics and academia discussed Turkey's alarming human rights, democracy and rule of law standards. The conclusion was that the improvement of the EU-Turkey relationship is limited due to complex conflicts.

One year after the Normandy Summit in Paris – 5th Germany Breakfast Debate

Experts from Germany and Ukraine discussed the current state of conflict resolution between Russia and Ukraine and the future of the occupied territories. The focus was also on the role of the international community in the negotiation process.

30 years of peaceful revolutions in Europe: How do we deal with democracy and the rule of law today?

Civil Dialogues

Poland and Hungary are vetoing a rule of law mechanism in the EU budget. Marek Prawda, EU Commission in Poland, discussed how to solve the blockade, strengthen democracies and defend areas for civil society engagement.

Study – Strengthening the democratic legitimacy of the EU

Strengthening Democratic Legitimacy

Strengthening parliamentary democracy, reforming participatory democracy to achieve more citizen involvement, and creating clear responsibilities for economic policy in the eurozone. The state of democracy at the EU level has been analysed.

The future of the EU and Euroscepticism – German perspectives in times of the COVID-19 pandemic

Daniel Freund, MEP Greens/European Free Alliance, discussed what influence the pandemic has on euroscepticism in Germany and Europe and how the EU can decisively counter this development.

Policy paper – Make European elections more meaningful

Strengthening Democratic Legitimacy

If elections for the European Parliament were more consequential the democracy would be strengthened.