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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.

CAPACITY4EU Exchange Visit in the Republic of Moldova

What awaits the Republic of Moldova at the turn of the year? With the EU referendum and the presidential elections just a few weeks ago, a group of German civil society representatives travelled to Moldova to get an impression of the challenges facing the country in 2025.

integration 04/24

In issue 4/24 of integration, you can read analyses and discussions on the 2024 European elections, EU debt financing, EU social policy, Europe's climate soft power and feminist foreign policy.

CAPACITY4EU Videos and TV-Debatten

What challenges does the Republic of Moldova face on its way to the EU? What disinformation is being spread in this context? The CAPACITY4EU videos and TV debates provide answers and correct false information.

Report: Rebuilding the European security architecture

Russia's war of aggression and hybrid threats underline the importance of resilient democracies for Europe´s security. In order to realign the European security architecture, it is therefore essential to draw lessons from the Ukrainian population´s resilience.

Roberta Metsola, President of the EU Parliament

What does the President of the European Parliament actually do? In our latest #EUle video, we introduce you to Roberta Metsola, the current President of the European Parliament.

António Costa, the new President of the European Council

What does the President of the European Council actually do? In our latest #EUle video, we introduce you to António Costa, the new President of the EU Council, who is considered a skilful mediator but whose election was controversial.

Kaja Kallas, the new EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs

The former Prime Minister of Estonia wants to unite Europe more strongly and make it a more self-confident player on the world stage, which has become even more important since the results of the US election.

Radio Debate: EU Enlargement Report on Georgia

Is Georgia drifting further from the EU? The Radio Debate addressed the EU Enlargement Report, which raised concerns about democratic backsliding, electoral issues, and the country's alignment with the EU’s foreign policy.

The EU and the UN

24 October is United Nations Day. How do the EU and UN work together? Find out more about common goals and differences in our EUle video.

The US election and the EU

On 5 November, the US presidential election will take place - a decisive moment for Europe too. The result will have a significant impact on transatlantic relations and could increase both cooperation and tensions with the EU. Find out more in the EUle video.

Video: The Importance of Free and Fair Elections in Georgia

What does the EU recommendation to hold free and fair elections mean for Georgia, and what is its purpose? The first GEO4EU video explores this topic, highlighting its importance for Georgia's democratic development and EU membership aspirations.

EU training programme for Moldovan civil society

Civil society plays a central role in the Republic of Moldova's EU negotiations. The training in Chișinău offered representatives of Moldovan civil society the opportunity for exchange and enhancing their capacities.

Spinelli meets Génération Europe: strengthening trilateral cooperation in Rome

Young leaders from Germany, Italy and France met in Rome as part of the Spinelli Forum and Génération Europe. Together, they developed trilateral initiatives on the topics of business, digitalisation and climate protection.

Moldova's path to the EU: Results of the Local Dialogue in Falesti

How does the Moldovan population view the country's EU integration process? What disinformation narratives about the upcoming EU referendum are circulating in the regions? Insights from the second local dialogue in Moldova.