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NEXT4EU perspectives on Moldova’s EU integration

At the European Council summit on 21/22 March 2024, Moldova's progress with regard to EU accession negotiations will be reviewed. In four contributions, participants of our NEXT4EU trip take a look at existing challenges for Moldova's EU integration process.

#20 UkraineMEMO: 10 years annexation of Crimea - Russia's hybrid war

Russia is using targeted disinformation in the war against Ukraine. In the podcast, we discuss the role of news agencies, social media and civil society in the public perception of the war and the situation in Crimea.

#19 UkraineMEMO: 10 years of Euromaidan - the ongoing Revolution of Dignity

In 2013/2014, millions of people in Ukraine demonstrated for democratisation, the rule of law and the country's EU perspective. Events that went down in history as Euromaidan or the Revolution of Dignity and continue to shape the country and society to this day.

NEXT4EU videos and TV debates

What challenges does Moldova face on the road to the EU? What false narratives are being spread in this context? And how can young people be involved in the Europeanisation process? These are the questions addressed in the NEXT4EU videos and TV debates.

Research Project Facilitator

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Civil society organisations play a key role in the recovery and EU integration of Ukraine. The Research Project Facilitator promotes independent analyses by regional think tanks and NGOs, deepens their cooperation with local authorities and counteracts brain drain.

Policy Dialogues on European Reform Priorities

Moldova continues to work on implementing the nine European reform priorities. Their implementation at the local level was the subject of our NEXT4EU Policy Dialogues.

Strategic Realignment in Turbulent times

What strategic priorities should the EU set considering global circumstances in 2024, the European election year? Experts discussed these and other questions with Jim Cloos, Secretary General of the Trans European Studies Association (TEPSA).

EU Trainings for Moldovan Youth

How can young people support Moldova’s Europeanization process? The trainings targeted young Moldovans across the country to increase their knowledge about the EU integration process of Moldova and how they can get involved in this process on the local level.

Germany’s European Policy Under Review

How to evaluate Germany's European policy in face of the “Zeitwende” and the upcoming European elections? This and other questions were discussed by experts with Germany's Permanent Representative to the EU, Ambassador Michael Clauß.

“Potential of the EU integration of Ukraine’s agricultural market” – Ukraine Perspectives Expert Roundtable

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What challenges and opportunities does the integration of the Ukrainian agricultural sector imply for the EU and Ukraine? At the Ukraine Perspectives Expert Roundtable, key issues in aligning the Ukrainian agricultural market with EU standards amid the war were discussed.

Yearbook of European Integration 2023

The effects of the war in Ukraine have continued to dominate EU politics in 2023. The Yearbook of European Integration 2023 describes and analyses the impact of the war, as well as all other crucial developments of the past year.

Lunch debate: The MFF under scrutiny: Cohesion policy in an enlarging European Union

The EIB-IEP lunch debate discussed the future of cohesion policy in the context of "Next Generation EU" and the EU's enlargement ambitions. The balance between scope, efficiency and reform orientation of cohesion policy will be decisive in the new multiannual financial framework.

Policy Brief: How to support democratisation in the Western Balkans?

How successful are democratisation processes in the Western Balkans? This Policy Brief sheds light on the EU’s approach towards democratic processes in the region and suggests ways forward how to support them more effectively

#16 UkraineMEMO: Ukraine on its path to the EU

Ukraine continues to advance reforms even during war. Despite significant progress, challenges remain in key areas such as the judiciary and the fight against corruption. Will the Commission report recommend the opening of accession negotiations?

Pictures IEP Annual Conference 2023

IEP Annual Conference

Impressions of our board meeting and the IEP Annual Conference on September 28-29, 2023.

Call for Applications: Spinelli Forum 2023

Be part of the German Italian Young Leaders Dialogue 2023. Discuss with young leaders from Germany and Italy about joint European challenges and the future of the EU. Deadline for applications: 17 September 2023.

#15 UkraineMEMO: Germany as a partner in reconstruction

In order to keep Ukrainian cities and communities habitable, reconstruction is already in full swing. It is not just a matter of restoring the physical infrastructure, but rather, under the motto "building back better", of creating more ecological and EU-compliant structures.

integration 02/23

Differentiated integration as a chance for the future of the EU? The special issue 2/2023 of the “integration” is dedicated to this approach from different perspectives.

Policy Brief: The Future of Transactionalism in EU-Turkey Relations after the Elections in Turkey

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After elections in Turkey, the EU will have to revamp the concept of transactionalism in the relationship by adding principles and values, and explore variable geometries Europe to the fullest. Read more in the Policy Brief by Funda Tekin and Ebru Turhan.

Policy Paper: How can the EU better protect the rule of law?

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The conflict over the rule of law has not only revealed cracks in the European foundation. It also shows how determined the "rule breakers" were to avoid the consequences of their actions, even sabotaging the EU's decision-making processes.