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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.

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?

A new German European policy: Merz’ Intergovernmentalism or von der Leyen’s Supranationalisation?

Berlin Perspectives

Many eyes follow the ongoing coalition talks between the conversatives and social democrats closely: will the new German government take on a stronger leadership role in the European Union?Julian Plottka analyses how German European policy could develop in the future.

Donor Coordination for Reconstruction and Regional Development in Ukraine

ukraine-perspectives

How can the coordination of billions in aid for Ukraine’s reconstruction succeed? An IER research paper highlights the opportunities and weaknesses in donor coordination, showing why transparency and targeted investments are more important than the sheer volume of funds.

Public Administration and Open Data: Cooperation between the government and civil society in the Ukrainian reform process

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Reforms in public administration and open data are central to strengthening Ukrainian democracy and its resilience against the Russian aggressor. The paper analyses the cooperation between civil society actors and the government, highlighting their contributions and challenges.

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Legal Approximation and Reforms: Ukraine and the EU Digital Single Market

ukraine-perspectives

Despite the ongoing war and widespread destruction of infrastructure, Ukraine is striving to join the EU Digital Single Market. The paper highlights key progress in the legal framework, examines the economic implications , and analyses the political and administrative conditions.

In the heart of Europe, Europe at the heart? European policy implications of the German federal election 2025

The CDU, which emerged from the elections as the strongest force, is committed to European cooperation. Our trilateral debate with experts from the partner countries France and Poland shows how the major European policy challenges can be addressed.

From Decline to Dynamism: Germany's Role in Restoring EU Competitiveness

Berlin Perspectives

Europe's competitiveness is in danger. Ongoing crises, investment backlogs and fiscal constraints are putting pressure on the German economy in particular. Structural reforms and a clear economic policy strategy are urgently needed.