The question of the security of energy supply in Europe is more urgent than ever in the face of Russia’s […]
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The IEP has two new projects (IEP, Germany)
IEP is delighted to start the second half of 2022 with two new projects: ConnectBY supports networking activities and work of […]
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“Youth Ideas for the Future of Europe”, Funda Tekin et al. (IEP, Germany)
What conditions contribute to the success of European participation projects? First, a wide European network and a supportive application process are […]
Read moreTrans European Policy Studies Association Launches Book on Russia and the Future of Europe
TEPSA continues to provide excellent analysis of politicalattitudes and trends across the EU27 and beyond BRUSSELS, 13/07/2022: The latest book […]
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“Reforming the EU’s electoral law: More EU democracy”, Manuel Müller (IEP, Germany)
On 3 May 2022, in a bid to harmonise European elections, the European Parliament agreed on a comprehensive revision of […]
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“The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on gender-based-violence in Central Asia”, Laura Worsch (IEP, Germany)
Governments in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, including law enforcement and justice systems, continue to view and treat gender-based violence (GBV) largely […]
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“Breaking double standards in the EU’s migration policy”, Vittoria Meissner (IEP, Germany)
Asylum as an international obligation is a fundamental value to which the Member States of the European Union have committed […]
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“Online civic activism in politically restricted space: a case study on Turkmenistan”, Rustam Muhamedov (IEP, Germany)
In 2020, Turkmen citizens abroad staged a record number of peaceful demonstrations demanding socio-economic and political reforms. This study analyzes […]
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WATCH: Recommendations from members of the TEPSA network to the Czech Presidency
Prior to the regular TEPSA Pre-Presidency Conferences, TEPSA has a tradition of formulating recommendations to present to the incoming Council […]
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Podcast: “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine” (IEP, Germany)
Ukraine has been facing Russian military aggression in the east of the country for eight years, but on 24 February […]
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Brochure: “EngagEUrCouncil collection of ideas” (IEP, Germany)
During Germany’s, Portugal’s and Slovenia’s trio presidency of the Council of the European Union, young participants from these countries discussed […]
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Essay collection on European unification in Central Europe 1989/2004 and beyond (IEP, Germany)
The essay collection reminds and invites us to think about the legacy, aspirations and hopes that were connected to democratization […]
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“The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on civic activism in Kazakhstan”, Anna Klimchenko, Viktoriya Nem and Kamila Smagulova (IEP, Berlin)
Civil society is the key driver of social change, yet civil society organizations and citizen activists face constraints in many […]
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“A European success story? Central Europe from democratic revolutions to EU accession (1989-2004) and beyond” (IEP, Germany)
The year 1989 was a breakthrough moment in history not only for Central Europe but also Europe as a whole […]
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Project launch ReLoaD: German-Ukrainian Core of Excellence “Research on Local Governance and Decentralisation” (IEP, Germany)
Since 2014, the Ukrainian decentralisation reform has contributed to significant changes in the country’s political, economic and social system. Decisions […]
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New Project RESILIO: Resilience observatory on the rule of Law in Europe (IEP, Germany)
Democracy and the rule of law, cornerstones of the European Union, are under pressure. Hungary and Poland, in particular, demonstrate […]
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“Spotlight on civic activism in Central Asia”, 3 March (IEP, Germany)
With the recent protests in Kazakhstan Central Asia has gained more attention by the international community. In the framework of […]
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“Informal Differentiated Integration in EU Foreign and Security Policy: Perspectives of a Small Member State”, Jan Kovář (IIR, Czech Republic)
The last decade has seen a significant increase in the study of mechanisms of informal differentiation, such as lead groups, […]
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“Young ideas for the future of Europe”, Funda Tekin, Simone Klee and Antonia Labitzky (IEP, Germany)
The Conference on the Future of Europe provides a platform for European citizens to express their demands and actively engage […]
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“Strategic foresight”, Katrin Boettger and Gaby Umbach (IEP, Germany)
The European Union and the world currently seem to be in constant crisis mode, making a swift responsive policy approach […]
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“Strengthening resilience against disinformation in the Republic of Moldova”, Funda Tekin and Dominic Maugeais (IEP, Germany)
Why is disinformation such a widespread phenomenon in the Republic of Moldova? What trends and developments can be identified? What […]
Read moreDiCE Regional Assemblies: what do regional and local governments think of differentiated integration?
DiCE Regional Assemblies are small expert workshops gathering representatives from the regional and local governments of 7 EU member states, […]
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Call for Papers: “Integration” (IEP, Germany)
Authors from the fields of politics, economics, law and history as well as related disciplines who scientifically deal with fundamental […]
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“Yearbook of European Integration” (IEP, Germany)
The rule of law crisis, the Recovery Fund, and the pandemic: The new Yearbook of European Integration 2021 covers all […]
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“After COP26: What it takes to avert the climate crisis”, Claudia Kemfert (IEP, Germany)
There were hopes that world leaders would take decisive action at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow […]
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New project: rEUnify – A comparative study of national perceptions regarding German reunification (IEP, Germany)
What is the significance of German reunification for Europe today? The project rEUnify compares and discusses historical memories and national perceptions of […]
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“A traffic-light shining for Europe: Prospects after Germany’s general elections”, Funda Tekin and Ilke Toygür (IEP, Germany)
A traffic light coalition promises a progressive new beginning for Germany. In the latest #BerlinPerspectives, Dr Funda Tekin and Dr Ilke […]
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WATCH: European Solidarity in Action | #EuropeChats Episode 8
In this special episode of EuropeChats, we are joined by Prof. Michael Kaeding. Michael is Jean Monnet Chair ad personam […]
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“Integration 3/2021”, Ronja Kempin, Anja Zorob, Christian Walter et al. (IEP, Germany)
The PSPP ruling shows: The ECJ is controversial in Germany, too. The new issue of integration presents three readings of the verdict. […]
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“Differentiated Integration as a Conscious Policy Choice: The Way Forward”, Vittoria Meissner, Funda Tekin (IEP, Germany)
How can differentiation be used more strategically in the future? In their policy paper of the Horizon 2020 project EU IDEA, Vittoria […]
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Recap of IEP Annual Conference (IEP, Germany)
What do European academics and policy makers think about the current challenges facing the EU? At this year’s virtual IEP Annual […]
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Erurasia Lab research projects (IEP, Germany)
From Civic activism in Kazakhstan during COVID-19, to the impact of the pandemic on gender-based violence in Uzbekisten and Kyrgyzstan […]
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#EngagEUrCouncil project releases final report (IEP, Germany)
It is time for the EU to move beyond being a mere spectator to become the leader in sustainable development […]
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Eurasia Lab and Fellowship Program, Podcast Series about EU Anti-Corruption Policies in the Republic of Moldova (IEP, Germany)
Although the EU makes an effort to tackle corruption in the Republic of Moldova, its lack of instruments and expertise […]
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Online Event: “Lessons from the COVID Pandemic: Towards a Real Health Union”, October 5 (IAI, Italy)
IEP is pleased to welcome State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Thomas Steffen, to the next Lunch […]
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Call for Applications: “Eurasia Lab & Fellowship Program”, Deadline August 2 (IEP, Germany)
The Call for Applications is open to teams of young researchers from Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia […]
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New Project: “inforMD – against disinformation in the Republic of Moldova“ (IEP, Germany)
The project aims at strengthening the resilience of the Moldovan civil society against disinformation through i.e., a training series for […]
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New podcast episode: Eurasia on the Move (IEP, Germany)
Episode #2 of podcast series „Eurasia on the Move” deals with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kyrgyzstan and […]
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The new issue on integration (IEP, Germany)
Council Presidencies, rule of law conditionality, COVID-19, migration policy: The new issue of integration has just been published. Analytical articles reflect on […]
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Recommendations from members of the TEPSA network to the Slovenian Presidency
Prior to the regular TEPSA Pre-Presidency Conferences, TEPSA has a tradition of formulating recommendations to present to the incoming Council […]
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“A Progressive Manifesto for a European Democracy”, Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation (IEP, Germany)
As a contribution to the Conference on the Future of Europe, the “Progressive Manifesto for a European Democracy” will be presented […]
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Kick-Off Event: #EngagEUrCouncil’s third project cycle (IEP, Germany)
“Začne se znova!” is Slovenian for “Here we go again!” 21 April 2021 marks the Kick-Off of #EngagEUrCouncil’s third project […]
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“Yearbook of European Integration”: Understanding Europe, thinking Europe’s future (IEP, Germany)
For 40 years the “Yearbook of European Integration” has analyzed recent developments in relevant policy areas of the European Union […]
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“German Elections and EU-Turkey Relations”, Funda Tekin (IEP, Germany)
On 26 September 2021 Germany is going to take to the polls to elect a new German Bundestag and consequently […]
Read moreRead our Top Ten publications on the Conference on the Future of Europe
The EU inaugurates today the Conference on the Future of Europe with an official event in Strasbourg on Europe Day. […]
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WATCH: “Together for Europe’s Recovery?: ‘Wir Schaffen Das!'”, Katrin Böttger, Funda Tekin and Friederike Augustin | TEPSA Explainers
In this video Katrin Boettger, Funda Tekin, both Co-Directors of the Institut Für Europaïsche Politik (IEP) in Berlin, Germany, are […]
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“Der (europäische) Föderalist: What the Draghi government brings to Italy – and how long it will last”, Manuel Müller (IEP, Germany)
At the moment Mario Draghi enjoys the support of almost all parties in Italy. That is mainly caused by three […]
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“Europe A to Z: the Handbook of European Integration”, Werner Weidenfeld, Wolfgang Wessels and Funda Tekin (IEP, Germany)
15th edition of “Europa von A bis Z” as print edition and eBook. With its more than 100 contributions, in […]
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“A Youth Policy Dimension of EU-Central Asia Relations”, Anton Bewerunge and Julian Plottka (IEP, Germany)
To increase the effectiveness, efficiency and visibility of the EU’s new policy for Central Asia, it is necessary to define […]
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Call for Papers: For the Magazine ‘Integration’, 1 September (IEP, Germany)
Are you currently working on a topic of EU foreign policy, bilateral relations between EU Member States, group formation within […]
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“Making Progress, Fighting Rollback: Pan-European youth participation in times of Covid-19”, Funda Tekin, Jana Schubert and Johannes Kohls (IEP, Germany)
“It’s time to square the circle!” was a plea by Clarissa Roth, participant in the second project cycle of #EngagEUrCouncil, […]
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“Event Report Lunch Debate (digital): A Preliminary Assessment of the German EU Council Presidency”, Laura Worsch (IEP, Germany)
The end of the year 2020 also marked the end of the German Presidency of the Council of the EU. […]
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“2020 as a Stress Test for the EU: Challenges in times of the Covid-19 Pandemic”, Juha Jokela Funda Tekin Niklas Helwi and Vittoria Meissner (IEP, Germany)
Together with the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA), IEP has published a discussion paper based on an intensive three-day […]
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The Second Workshop of the Eurasia Lab & Fellowship Program held (IEP, Germany)
Acquiring funding for research is always a major challenge – and especially in the current COVID-19 pandemic. The second practical […]
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Institute for European Policy’s new EurasiaLab Fellows (IEP, Germany)
The Eurasia Lab & Fellowship Program of Institute for European Policy (IEP) has selected three outstanding teams out of all […]
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“After a Decade of EU Pragmatism, It Is Time to Talk About Democracy Again”, Julian Plottka and Manuel Müller (IEP, Germany)
During the crisis-ridden last decade, a new intergovernmentalism has established itself in the EU, presented as pragmatic and solution-oriented. But […]
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New Yearbook of European Integration Published (IEP, Germany)
For the Yearbook of European Integration, published in December 2020, the past year was special in two respects: on the […]
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Handbook on Germany’s European Policy (IEP, Germany)
The Handbook on Germany’s European Policy, one of the standard works of the Institute for European Politics (IEP) has been […]
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“Enhancing the EU’s Democratic Legitimacy”, Julian Plottka and Manuel Müller (IEP, Germany)
In a new study by the IEP, Manuel Müller and Julian Plottka, commissioned by the EU Office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, […]
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“Empowering participation: Youth as agenda setter in the project #EngagEUrCouncil”, Funda Tekin, Jana Schubert and Johannes Kohls (IEP, Germany)
Representativeness, inclusion, and sustainability are just a few of the challenges that youth participation projects face. Funda Tekin, Jana Schubert […]
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“Making progress, fighting Germany’s EU Council Presidency must secure gender equality and achievements and reach new milestones”, Gabriele Abels (IEP, Germany)
In the new issue of #BerlinPerspectives, Prof. Dr. Gabriele Abels, Jean Monnet Professor for Comparative Politics & European Integration, Eberhard […]
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“Five Years After the EU-Turkey Statement: Germany Can Contribute to Navigating a Turbulent Relationship”, Funda Tekin (IEP, Germany)
In a new issue #BerlinPerspectives, IEP Director Dr. Funda Tekin analyzes the EU’s current relations with Turkey, 5 years after […]
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“Young Ideas for Europe. Setting the Scene for the German EU Council Presidency”, Funda Tekin, Jana Schubert and Johannes Kohls (IEP, Germany)
“We are young people, the #FutureofEurope is ours. […] We need to be listened to.” This appeal was made by […]
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“After the Hungarian-Polish veto: What next for the EU budget and Corona funds?”, Manuel Müller (IEP, Germany)
The Hungarian-Polish veto of the new multi-annual financial framework has presented the EU with a major challenge. But even if […]
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“Protecting the Rule of Law in the EU”, Natasha Wunsch (Sciences Po, France)
Natasha Wunsch, Assistant Professor of European Integration/Political Science at Sciences Po Paris, has contributed to IEP Berlin’s #BerlinPerspectives series. The […]
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Online Discussion: “The Future of the EU and Euroscepticism: Germany Perspectives in COVID-19 Times”, 8 October 2020 (IEP, Germany)
The COVID-19 pandemic poses enormous challenges for EU cohesion. While euroscepticism has gained momentum in some of the member states […]
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“The Conference on the Future of Europe is an opportunity – also for the European Committee of the Regions”, Mark Speich (IEP, Germany)
North Rhine-Westphalia’s State Secretary for European Affairs, Mark Speich (CDU), sees the conference as an opportunity to reduce the over-constitutionalisation […]
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“Der (europäische) Föderalist: Addressing the right problems with the right instruments at the right time: Reflections on the Conference on the Future of Europe”, John Erik Fossum (IEP, Germany)
Political scientist John Erik Fossum analyses three key questions that need to be answered in the preparation of the conference: […]
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“Julian Plottka, Enhancing the Democratic Legitimacy of the European Union”, Manuel Müller (IEP, Germany)
We are happy to announce the publication of three policy papers by our Senior Researchers Manuel Müller und Julian Plottka […]
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“Der (europäische) Föderalist: If there were European elections next Sunday”, Manuel Müller (IEP, Germany)
In the eight-weekly European election seat projection on the blog “Der (europäische) Föderalist”, the corona effect, from which national governments […]
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“Der (europäische) Föderalist: The Polarisation Dilemma”, Manuel Müller (IEP, Germany)
On the blog “Der (europäische) Föderalist”, our Senior Researcher Manuel Müller compares the lead candidates’ campaigns in the last two […]
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“After the presidential elections in Belarus: Germany’s role in formulating a united EU position defending human rights and rule of law”, Katrin Böttger (IEP, Germany)
In the new #BerlinPerspectives Dr. Katrin Böttger analyses the ongoing political crisis in Belarus in the aftermath of the presidential […]
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Launch of the “Eurasia Lab & Fellowship Program” (IEP, Germany)
The COVID-19 pandemic and the related travel restrictions make different parts of the world seem even further away. But still, […]
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“Uni-formity and Differentiation in the Fundamentals of EU Membership”, Ivan Damjanovski, Christophe Hillion and Denis Preshova (IEP, Germany)
Measures to contain the corona pandemic are exacerbating existing trends in some EU member states: For years Poland and Hungary […]
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The (European) Federalist: “If there were European elections next Sunday (June 2020)” (IEP, Germany)
What will the “new normal” look like after Corona? Where will there be a return to the previous state, what […]
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Germany’s EU Council Presidency 2020 – Achieving more than managing expectations in challenging times (IEP, Germany)
In the first #BerlinPerspectives Policy Brief, Katrin Böttger and Funda Tekin analyze the special challenges and high expectations of the […]
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The (European) Federalist: “Pan-European lists – but how?” (IEP, Germany)
The public debate on pan-European (or, in Brussels jargon, “transnational”) European election lists has become a little quieter over the […]
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“A Conference of Citizens and Parliaments: From the Conference on the Future of Europe to the Future for Europe’s Conferences”, Axel Schäfer (IEP, Germany)
Preparations for the Conference on the Future of Europe are ongoing. What are our expectations and wishes for it? Three […]
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#EngagEUrCouncil invited to podcast “Brüsseler Bahnhof” (IEP, Germany)
At the beginning of the German EU Council Presidency, project manager Jana Schubert has been invited to the podcast “Brüsseler […]
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“Youth, Science, Eurosceptics: Only with broad participation will the conference on the future of Europe become a success”, Gustav Spät (IEP, Germany)
Preparations for the Conference on the Future of Europe are ongoing. What are our expectations and wishes for it? Three […]
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“No reason to hurry: A well-prepared and inclusive conference on the future of Europe should begin on 9 May 2021”, Julian Plottka (IEP, Germany)
Preparations for the Conference on the Future of Europe are ongoing. What are our expectations and wishes for it? Three […]
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TEPSA General Assembly in Berlin held virtually
On the occasion of the traditional TEPSA Pre-Presidency Conference, the TEPSA General Assembly convened for its ordinary biannual meeting, chaired […]
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“Series on the Conference on the Future of Europe”, Der (Europäische) Föderalist (IEP, Germany)
The conference on the Future of Europe, which should have started in May, was postponed due to the Corona pandemic. […]
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Der (Europäische) Föderalist: “I am annoyed by this veto logic“: An interview with Linn Selle (IEP, Germany)
“I am one of those people who, of course, would like to change a lot right away. But if I […]
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Interactive round tables on EU-Ukraine association (IEP, Germany)
During the last months, four interactive round tables have taken place in the framework of IEP’s civil society project CiSEP. […]
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First digital public debate on the 2019 European elections and its consequences (IEP, Germany)
On May 26 2020, the first IEP digital public debate took place on the topic “The Fateful Elections and Its […]
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German Pre-Presidency Conference, Online, 25-26 June 2020
TEPSA and its German member, Institut für Europäische Politik (IEP), organised the German EU Pre-Presidency Conference “Shaping the Future of […]
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Watch: TEPSA Explainer “Eurosceptics in Germany: the Illusion of an Alternative”
In this contribution to the ongoing TEPSA Explainers series, Katrin Böttger and Funda Tekin from the Institut für Europäische Politik […]
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“Corona pandemic and the German EU Council Presidency”, Funda Tekin and Jana Schubert (IEP, Germany)
In their article “Deutschlands Corona-Präsidentschaft. Weichenstellungen für die Zukunft Europas“ (German only), Funda Tekin and Jana Schubert give an outlook […]
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IEP Director Funda Tekin was interviewed on WDR 5 Morgenecho on the upcoming German Presidency (IEP, Germany)
EU Council Presidency: Climate Policy Remains Relevant The effects of the corona pandemic require pan-European fiscal and economic solutions, now […]
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“Transnational lists can save the Spitzenkandidaten system”, Manuel Müller (IEP, Germany)
In a guest article for the blog “Der (europäische) Föderalist” Charles Goerens, vice-chairman of the European Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional […]
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Radio interview with IEP Director Dr. Katrin Böttger on health policy at European level (IEP, Germany)
During the quarantine period, there is widespread discussion about adequate measures to protect the population. The aim is to find […]
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“EUCACIS in Brief No. 12: Eurasian Economic Union and Uzbekistan – Accession prospects and economic implications”, Jamshid Normatov (IEP, Germany)
“The EU, Central Asia and the Caucasus in the International System” (EUCACIS) is a PhD Support Programme for Postgraduates and […]
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#EngagEUrCouncil: Youth participation in virtual think tank (IEP, Germany)
Europe-wide discussions and constructive ideas on the future of the European Union in the face of contact barriers, border controls […]
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New book release from IEP: “Europa von A bis Z”, edited by Funda Tekin, Werner Weidenfeld and Wolfgang Wessels (IEP, Germany)
What powers does the EU actually have in the COVID 19 crisis? Detailed knowledge about Europe is helpful, not least […]
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“EUCACIS in Brief 12: Eurasian Economic Union and Uzbekistan: accession prospects and economic implications”, Jasur Salomov (IEP, Germany)
“The EU, Central Asia and the Caucasus in the International System” (EUCACIS) is a PhD Support Programme for Postgraduates and […]
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Despite COVID-19: Research within the H2020 project EU IDEA continues unhindered (IEP, Germany)
Despite the challenges that the COVID-19 crisis poses, coordination and work within the Horizon 2020 project EU IDEA continues. On […]
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“EUCACIS Online Paper No. 11: Non-Recognized States, Security Threats and Post Conflict ‚Stateness’ – The Quartet of post-Soviet Space”, Violetta Manukyan (IEP, Germany)
“The EU, Central Asia and the Caucasus in the International System” (EUCACIS) is a PhD Support Programme for Postgraduates and […]
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Report on Roundtable: “Political and Economic Outlook for Moldova in 2020” (IEP, Germany)
On 12 February 2020, IEP’s Berlin Policy Hub organized a round table discussion on the political and economic prospects for […]
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Report on the Workshop: “WE&EU – EU Associations and Reality in Moldova” (IEP, Germany)
On 3 March 2020, the 3rd Awareness Workshop within the project “EU Associations and Reality in Moldova” (WE&EU) took place […]
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