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integration 02/26

European Strategic culture, EU climate governance and scenarios for the EU accession process of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova – these and other topics are covered in issue 2/26 of integration.

EU Enlargement: Between Geopolitical Urgency and the Need for Reform

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has transformed the EU’s enlargement policy. At the Federal Foreign Office’s Open Day, Funda Tekin and Markus Knauf discussed how geopolitical challenges and the need for EU reform are increasingly interconnected.

From Awkward Ex to Security Partner: Germany and Britain 10 years after Brexit

Berlin Perspectives

Ten years after the Brexit referendum, the awkward ‘divorce’ phase appears to be overcome. British-German relations have returned to normal, with the focus primarily on cooperation in security and defence policy.

The AI Act in Germany: A Test for Cooperative Federalism

Berlin Perspectives

With the AI Act, the EU is setting new standards for the use of artificial intelligence. The German implementation faces the challenge of balancing effective surveillance, federal responsibilities and the promotion of innovation.

Call for Submissions: What Future for the European Continent?

The public contest explores what a wider European Union could mean for Europe’s security, competitiveness, and citizens. Until the 24th of July, we welcome submissions in three categories (written essays, poetry, audiovisual works).

What Hungary’s Regime Change Means for German EU- and Foreign Policy

Berlin Perspectives

The regime change in Hungary opens up new scope for action at European level. Progress in regional cooperation, the release of EU funds and enlargement policy are closely linked to the success of the new Hungarian government’s reform ambitions.

Future-Proofing Europe: German-Nordic Perspectives on Security and Resilience

How Germany, Sweden, and Finland can strengthen Europe’s security and resilience through closer cooperation and how German-Nordic cooperation can shape the future of the EU, were among the key questions discussed at the Europe Talk in Berlin on 29 May 2026.

integration 01/26

Issue 1/26 of integration focusses on the EU’s climate governance, cross-border health cooperation, European security and foreign policy, and competition-compliant industrial policy.

Germany as the Main Driver of Ukraine’s EU Accession?

Pathways to Progress

The debate on flexible enlargement models, particularly for Ukraine, is gaining traction within the EU and in Germany. Together with Civil Network OPORA, IEP has analysed German and Ukrainian perspectives on the integration process and developed concrete policy recommendations.

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.

A Sleeping Middle Power: Germany’s EU Policy One Year into the Merz Government

Berlin Perspectives

Better coordination, but a lack of vision: Germany’s EU policy is under pressure. Limited appetite for reform and a growing tendency towards unilateral action are undermining cooperation, while political majorities in Europe are increasingly shifting.

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.

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.

Call for Papers 2026

Are you conducting research on the European security order, strategic partnerships of the EU, or other topics related to European integration? The Call for Papers 2026 is now open.

Germany in the EU: Setting the course for Europe's future?

How Germany can strengthen security, competitiveness and the ability to reform in the EU as well as what impulses are needed from Berlin for meeting the pressing challenges of the EU in 2026, was elaborated by EU-Ambassador Thomas Ossowski in this Europa Talk.

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.

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.