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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.

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.

Powering Up Europe: New Drive for the Franco-German Engine

Berlin Perspectives

Since the new federal government took office, the Franco-German engine has been warming up. Sabine Hoscislawski shows what is now needed to ensure that it has a long-term impact at EU level.

InvigoratEU Panel at the XI ICCEES World Congress

How are shifting conflicts in the EU’s Eastern neighbourhood reshaping expectations of the EU as a security actor — and is a distinct security and defence dimension emerging in EU neighbourhood policy?

Moldova in Transition: CAPACITY4EU Exchange Visit in Berlin

Moldova aims for EU accession by 2030. The CAPACITY4EU Exchange Visit in Berlin offered exchanges with experts from Moldovan civil society on judicial reforms, environmental policies, the situation of local communities, education, and the upcoming elections.

Horizon Scanning with Open Access Data on the Candidate Countries

In a comprehensive Horizon Scanning, InvigoratEU identifies long-term trends and key drivers in multiple dimensions for the EU candidate countries — data-driven and visually engaging.

integration 02/25

50 years of the European Council – issue 2/2025 of integration is dedicated to this European key institution and addresses it from a historical, juridical and political perspective. With an article by Herman Van Rompuy, former president of the European Council.

CAPACITY4EU Videos and TV Debates 2025

How does the process of EU-integration affect the population of Moldova? What narratives of disinformation about EU-integration circulate locally? The CAPACITY4EU video and TV debates answer those questions, provide facts and rectify misinformation.

How to join the EU? Civil society training in Moldova

How do the EU accession negotiations work? How can civil society organisations get involved effectively? The CAPACITY4EU training series enables civil society actors in the Republic of Moldova.

Call for Applications: Spinelli Forum 2025

Be part of the German-Italian Young Leaders Dialogue 2025. Discuss with young leaders from Germany and Italy about joint European challenges and the future of the EU. Deadline for applications: 03 August 2025.

Multistakeholder Dialogue in Kyiv

Pathways to Progress

EU integration is helping to advance rule of law reforms in Ukraine despite ongoing Russian aggression. During the hybrid exchange on the status of the accession process in Kyiv, Ukrainian representatives expressed their determination to maintain the reform momentum.

Euroscepticism in Georgia – Local Policy Dialogues and Policy Memo

Georgia faces the rise of illiberalism and anti-EU rhetoric. What are the main tools behind these developments, and how can these challenges be better addressed by emphasising the importance of democracy?