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The Czech Republic before the elections

The outcome of the parliamentary elections in Czechia in October 2025 will have a significant impact on the country's European policy – especially if extreme right-wing or left-wing parties are needed to form a government.

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.

Repressive legal reforms in Georgia

The room for manoeuvre for civil society, the media and the opposition in Georgia is becoming increasingly limited. This is due to a large number of legislative changes that the regime has enacted in recent months. Our infographics provide an overview.

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.

GIP Compendium "Hope on Hold: Georgia’s Battle For Democracy"

Georgia's democracy is coming under increasing pressure: authoritarian strategies, geopolitical isolation, dependence on Russia and a weakened separation of powers characterise the country. The GIP Compendium2025 analyses Georgia's hopes and challenges.

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.

RESILIO-ACCESS Kick-off Meeting in Skopje

What are the factors that make the rule of law resilient to threats and crises? The kick-off meeting of RESILIO-ACCESS in Skopje, North Macedonia, discussed resilience of the rule of law and the role of the EU accession process.

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?

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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Radio debate on the necessity of democratic reforms in Georgia

What is the interplay between democracy, social challenges, and EU integration? The GEO4EU radio debate focused on the current political developments and their impact in Georgia.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Germany's foreign policy

Julian Plottka from IEP Berlin explains: ‘Germany is economically strong, but it is not a global player on its own. It can only exert geopolitical influence together with the EU.

Germany votes, Europe counts: asylum policy

Johanna Hase, scientific advisor at IEP Berlin emphasises: Asylum and migration policy does not end at Germany's borders, but must be thought of in European terms.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Influence on the neighbouring countries

Laura Worsch, research associate at IEP Berlin, explains why Germany & the EU must stand together in foreign, neighbourhood and security policy.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Youth in Europe

Valentin Petri, Vice-Chairman of the Federal Committee of the European Federalists, explains what role the Bundestag elections play for young people in Europe.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Disinformation as a weapon

Lyudmyla Melnyk from the Institute for European Politics explains how Russia is manipulating public opinion with narratives about a ‘quick peace’.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Rule of law

York Albrecht, research associate at the IEP Berlin, explains why protecting the rule of law is crucial not only for Germany, but for Europe as a whole.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Civil Society

Rainer Hub, Chairman of the Speakers' Council of the Federal Network for Civic Engagement in the German Parliamentary Elections and Europe, emphasises that our values will have no global impact without European unity.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Freedom of movement in Europe

Carolin Robert, Deputy Federal Chair of the Young European Federalists, talks about the importance of Schengen in the Bundestag elections on 23 February 2025.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Germany's role in European enlargement policy

According to Funda Tekin, Director of the Institute for European Politics, Germany plays a key role in enlargement policy and for peace and security in Europe - and thus also in the 2025 Bundestag elections. Find out more in our video.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Europe secures Germany's economic power

Christian Moos, Secretary General of the Europa-Union Deutschland, emphasises: ‘Germany's economy needs the single market, open markets and common standards. Protectionism and isolationism, on the other hand, jeopardise prosperity and jobs. Find out more in our video.