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CIFE has a new partner university in Tunis (CIFE)
We are delighted to introduce our new academic partner in Tunis, the Mahmoud El Materi University, where our students of […]
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Launch of new research cooperaton Wer ist Walter? (CIFE)
CIFE is proud to be member of the new research cooperation between institutions from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, France and Germany. Over […]
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“Whither Sino-European Relations?”, George Tzogopoulos (CIFE)
This essay analyses the current status of Sino-European relations. While trade remains the driving force, disagreements on human rights, on […]
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“Video: ‘Zeitenwende’: A Shift in German Foreign Policy?”, Mathias Jopp (CIFE)
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a major change in Germany’s foreign policy, referred to as a ‘Zeitenwende’ (turning […]
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“Bilan de la COP27 sur le climat”, Laurent Baechler (CIFE)
Traiter la question climatique est un problème à trois dimensions, chacune tout autant inévitable que les autres. La dimension de […]
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“The European Political Community: Some Post-Meeting Thoughts”, Philipp Brugner and Martin Fleischer (CIFE)
On October 6, 2022 the inaugural meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) took place with the attendance of all […]
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Launching digital campus EU*Connect (CIFE)
Launch of our digital campus for participants from Ukraine, Germany and France. In the presence of CIFE President Herman Van […]
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“The European Union’s Economic Governance of the (Post-)Pandemic and the War”, Arnaud Leconte (CIFE)
This paper discusses how Europe is facing the new geopolitical landscape in terms of European economic governance at a time […]
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Debate: “The EU Strategy for Strengthening the European Dimension in Higher Education and Research”, November 15 (CIFE)
The CIFE Office in Brussels is pleased to invite you to the 52nd CIFE Lunchtime Debate with Mariya Gabriel, European […]
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Call for Applications: “EU*Connect: An Interactive Digital Campus for Participants from Ukraine, France and Germany”, Deadline September 23 (CIFE)
Russia’s war of aggression has dramatically updated the question of Ukraine’s EU accession. Under the current circumstances, the European Union […]
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Call for Applications: “CIFE Summer Schools” (CIFE)
Call for applications: This summer, CIFE organises Summer Schools on European topics in North Macedonia, Romania, Georgia and the Czech […]
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“The Global Gateway”, Martin Fleischer (CIFE)
In December 2021 the European Union unveiled the Global Gateway. The programme focuses on global physical infrastructure needs to promote […]
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Call for Applications: “Master in Advanced European and International Studies: Applied European Policy and Governance Studies”, Deadline June 30 (CIFE)
Call for applications for CIFE’s long-standing Master programme. In 2022/23, the Master will become bilingual (English and French) and keep […]
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Video: “Energy Poverty and Energy Transition” (CIFE)
A video realised in cooperation with CIFE’s master students in Global Energy Transition and Governance. In order to be successful, […]
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Video Interview: “The future of EU-Africa relations”, Jean Claude Vérez (CIFE)
In what areas can Africa help Europe? In what areas can Europe help Africa? In the third edition of CIFExpress, […]
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Video: “Failed States and Loose Governance” (CIFE)
What is a weak state and why can states “fail” in a roll-back of democracy and good governance? In a […]
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“Protracted Pandemic Crisis = Risk of Great Collapse for weak states? An opportunity for reassessing EU’s development aid to promote good governance”, Michel-Henry Bouchet (CIFE)
Could the pandemic crisis be the outpost of an unprecedented structural shock on already weak countries? It might then create […]
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Video Interview: “What can the Western Balkans do to accelerate the accession process?”, Florent Marciacq (CIFE)
Shortly after the EU-Western Balkans Summit on 6 October 2021 in Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia, Florent Marciacq looks at the […]
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Video Interview: “The New German Government and Franco-German Cooperation”, Matthias Waechter (CIFE)
What are the perspectives for the Franco-German Cooperation under the new German government? Matthias Waechter, Historian and Director General of […]
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“The EU and the Eastern Mediterranean: The Multilateral Dialogue Option”, George Tzogopoulos (CIFE)
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new E-book series CIFE Studies: The EU in World Politics. The first […]
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“Between Commercialisation and Arsenalisation: the Emergence of New Spacial Issues”, Merve Samalp (CIFE)
During the Cold War, the space sector was structured by clashes between the United States and the USSR and technological […]
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“Arming Ukraine, Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Arms Transfers”, Théophile Galloy (CIFE)
On 19 January 2022, the U.S. state department declared that it had allowed the United Kingdom, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania […]
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TEDxCIFE Videos now available (CIFE)
TEDxCIFE – The videos of the recent TEDxCIFE event on the topic of “Re-Connect” are now online. Topics treated ranged […]
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“Cold War vs. Global Warming: The two dominating narratives of the 20th century”, Hartmut Marhold (CIFE)
In the context of an open letter written by international NGOs to President Biden urging him to prioritize addressing climate […]
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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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Discussion Forum: “CIFE talks SDGs”, November 3 (CIFE)
The event series CIFE Talks SDGs raises awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 […]
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Call for Papers: “The Biden Administration and Transatlantic Relations”, Deadline October 15 (CIFE)
Joe Biden’s election in November 2020 brought a sigh of relief to most European leaders, and the new administration’s refrain that […]
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“EU arms export policy: achievements and current challenges”, Kyriakos Revelas (CIFE)
The EU regime for conventional arms exports, with its common criteria and commitments binding on Member States, aims at a […]
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“From one plan for the future of Europe to another: the story of the last ten years”, Laurent Baechler (CIFE)
The European recovery plans designed in response to the crisis are exempt from the budgetary constraints imposed during the management […]
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TEDxCIFE Event: “Reconnect”, October 16 (CIFE)
CIFE launches its second TEDx event on 16 October 2021 in Nice. The TEDxCIFE event seeks to explore the richness […]
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Call for Applications: “Master in Global Energy Transition and Governance”, Deadline July 15 (CIFE)
The programme offers problem-focused learning at the crossroads of theory and practice. Students gain a strong academic background and are prepared for the […]
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Call for Applications: “Master in Advanced European and International Studies – European policy and Governance – Trilingual Studies”, Deadline July 31 (CIFE)
The programme offers problem-focused learning at the crossroads of theory and practice. Students gain a strong academic background and are […]
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Call for Applications: “Master in Advanced European and International Studies – Mediterranean Studies”, Deadline June 30 (CIFE)
The programme offers problem-focused learning at the crossroads of theory and practice. Students gain a strong academic background and are […]
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Call for Applications: Summer University in Prague (CIFE)
CIFE organises a Summer University on Central Europe: Challenges and Opportunities from 19 to 24 September 2021 in the historical […]
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Call for Papers: “International Colloquium – The Challenge of the Universal Basic Income in the EU: Which Funding Options? Who Benefits?”, Deadline September 15 (CIFE)
The European Union (EU) is facing a combination of profound changes, including ecological sustainability, demographic ageing, the digital economy, artificial […]
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Call for applications: Master Programmes at CIFE 2021/22, Deadline July 15 (CIFE)
CIFE invites students who want to study international relations, European governance, energy transition, to apply for one of its programmes. […]
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Call for Papers: L’Europe en formation, Deadline June 30 (CIFE)
The biannual scientific journal L’Europe en formation invites would-be contributors to submit proposals for a forthcoming thematic issue on the […]
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Call for Applications: “Executive Master in EU Studies”, Deadline September 5 (CIFE)
The Executive Master in EU Studies has been organised by CIFE since 2009. This programme provides structured knowledge of EU […]
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“Working in the Field of International Cooperation”, Interview with Florent Stora (CIFE)
“To work in the field of international cooperation, you need to know how to take a broad and panoptic view.” […]
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Video podcast: Jean-Claude Juncker on Major European issues (CIFE)
Jean-Claude Juncker, former President of the European Commission and Honorary President of CIFE, spoke at a special CIFE Lunchtime Debate. […]
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“EU arms export policy: achievements and current challenges”, Kyriakos Revelas (CIFE)
The EU regime for conventional arms exports, with its common criteria and commitments binding on Member States, aims at a […]
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“COVID-19 and lower skilled migrant workers: which lessons for Europe?”, Flo Van den Broek (CIFE)
This paper explores how the COVID-19 crisis exposes the EU’s sectorial approach to labour migration and why it is so […]
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Online Event: “CIFE Lunchtime Debate with Jean-Claude Juncker”, April 22 (CIFE)
The next online CIFE Lunchtime Debate will take place on April 22 with a special guest: Jean Claude Juncker, former […]
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Call for Papers: Sino-European relations (CIFE)
Relations with China are of increased significance for the EU. The realisation of the Belt and Road Initiative has created both opportunities […]
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“Health Crisis, First Lockdowns and Vulnerabilities to Energy Poverty”, Rachel Guyet (CIFE)
The lockdowns imposed during the COVID-19 crisis had a revealing effect on energy vulnerabilities and on the need to consider […]
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Online Discussion: The Future of the USA as a Global Power
On 13 January 2021, a few days before Joe Biden’s and Kamala Harris’ inauguration as 46th President and first female […]
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“The Hour of Europe has not yet Passed: the Need for a Proactive EU Policy in Bosnia and Herzegovina”, Kristian L. Nielsen (CIFE)
25 years after the Dayton Accords ended the wars in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country remains in a fragile state, […]
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“Turkey in Africa: a Strategy of Affirmation”, Merve Samalp and Nicolas Crocy (CIFE)
From the 1990s onwards, Turkey intensified its return to Africa using diplomatic, cultural and development tools. However, for several years […]
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Webinar: “Climate Change and Digitalisation: The IPCC Report and Hard Science about Climate Change” (CIFE)
The webinar explored the interlinkages between digitalisation and climate change. It took place in two sessions in December 2020 and […]
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Webinar: “Climate change and financial regulation”, January 28 (CIFE)
Climate change is considered to be a major threat to financial stability. This webinar offers an introduction to the developments in […]
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What do national stakeholders think about differentiated integration? To answer this question, in the framework of the InDivEU project TEPSA […]
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CIFE international online colloquium: “Universal basic income: dream or reality?”, 30 November 2020 (CIFE)
In the context of profound changes, the European Union is obliged to consider changes to its models of production and […]
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“The COVID-19 Crisis and Climate Change”, Laurent Baechler (CIFE)
One could consider the COVID crisis as an accelerated preview of the incoming climate crisis. In fact, both crises share […]
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Online Event: “Safeguarding stability in the Eastern Mediterranean”, 29 October (CIFE)
The EU has a strategic interest in a stable and secure environment in the Eastern Mediterranean and in the development […]
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“The Union in Corona and Post-Corona Times” – Inaugural lecture by Herman Van Rompuy (CIFE)
On 21 October Herman Van Rompuy, President Emeritus of the European Council, Belgian Minister of State and President of CIFE […]
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“On the Concept of Sovereignty”, Claude Nigoul (CIFE)
Sovereignty is back. A concept proscribed by democratic ideology itself, it has been rehabilitated, since it would become the attribute […]
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“The Algerian Hirak: a Short Breakdown”, Karima Dirèche (CIFE)
Since February 22, 2019, Algeria has been rocked by a protest movement against the fifth term of President Abdelazziz Bouteflika, […]
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“Hungary and the Rule of Law – What is the best way to restore compliance with the EU core values?”, Magda Stumvoll (CIFE)
Tendencies towards undermining European core values in EU member states – represented on the example of Hungary in this paper […]
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Interview: “Real-time Policy Tracking”, Paul Culley (CIFE)
Paul Culley, EU Policy Advisor, trains CIFE students for the job. Over a period of six months, they track EU negotiations, in […]
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Call for Applications: Master in Global Energy Transition and Governance 2020-2021 (CIFE)
Study the complexity of the current energy transformations in Europe and worldwide. With its unique, multidisciplinary approach, the programme analyses […]
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CIFE Lunchtime Debate Online: “The EU after the German Constitutional Court’s ECB Ruling – What’s next?”, 19 June 2020 (CIFE)
The recent ECB-ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court struck like a lightning into the European political debate. The highest court […]
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“Assessing the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for teaching Energy Transition and Governance”, Rachel Guyet and François Bafoil (CIFE)
Seeking to integrate the consequences of the pandemic compels us to deepen our reflections on governance, with in the forefront […]
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CIFE Executive Training: “Data protection and artificial intelligence: European policies”, 26-29 June 2020 (CIFE)
A two-day training course on the major current challenges linked to technological innovation, data protection and artificial intelligence in the […]
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CIFE Executive Training: “Innovative Governance: European Strategy 6 Initiatives in Blockchain and Digital Identity”, 19 June 2020 (CIFE)
What are the European strategy and initiatives in Blockchain and Digital Identity? In this webinar, Benoit Abeloos, Deputy Head of […]
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“African economies and COVID-19: which accompanying mechanisms from the EU?”, Moussa Khoré Traoré (CIFE)
The man objective of this note is to contribute to the economic and social issues of covid-19 in Africa. It […]
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Call for Applications: Master in Advanced European and International Studies European Policy and Governance – Trilingual Studies 2020-2021 (CIFE)
“Learning and living Europe” Discover CIFE’s one-year Master programme in the three working languages of the EU institutions: English, French […]
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“Coronabonds and Eurobonds: the stakes for the Eurozone”, Laurent Baechler, Arnaud leconte and Jean-Claude Vérez (CIFE)
After having hypothesised that eurobonds ought to be instituted as a result of the effects of the 2007-2008 financial crisis, […]
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Interview: “Real-time Policy Tracking with Paul Culley”(CIFE)
Paul Culley, EU Policy Advisor, trains CIFE students for the job. Over a period of six months, they track EU negotiations, in […]
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Call for Applications: Executive Master in EU Studies 2020-2022 (CIFE)
Get skilled and embrace the EU! CIFE’s Executive Master in EU Studies is designed for professionals who want to study […]
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“Same-Sex Marriage in the British Isles: A Heterogenous Legislative Process”, Paul Bartholomew (CIFE)
Northern Ireland finally became the last part of the British Isles to implement legislation on same-sex marriage in 2020. The […]
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“Scotland, the UK and Brexit – At a Constitutional Crossroads: What Next for Scotland?”, Paul Anderson and Soeren Keil (CIFE)
The United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union has precipitated increased discussion in the UK regarding constitutional politics, specifically the […]
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Online Event: “Fragile states, weak institutions and governance”, 8 May 2020 (CIFE)
During this one-day Executive Training, participants will be afforded the opportunity to address and discover the early warning signs of […]
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“What is a Eurobond or a Coronabond?”, Laurent Baechler, Arnaud Leconte and Jean-Claude Vérez (CIFE)
In response to the economic consequences of the new coronavirus pandemic, the European Union, the Eurogroup and the Member States have […]
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”The Western Balkans, the reform of the accession and grands débats on the Future of Europe: waiting for Godot or engaging more strategically?”, Florent Marciacq (CIFE)
The French decision to oppose the opening of accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia in October 2019 has opened […]
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”Low carbon energy transition as a driver and solution to energy poverty and injustice”, Rachel Guyet (CIFE)
CIFE Policy Paper 96 Energy poverty is a major social phenomenon in Europe, reflecting increasing inequalities. Energy transition, on the […]
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”The European Green Deal: Winning the Climate Change”, Gabrielle Heyvaert (CIFE)
CIFE Policy Paper 97 The European Green New Deal unveiled in December 2019 by the President of the European Commission, […]
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Event: CIFE Lunchtime Debate with Sabine Verheyen, MEP (CIFE)
The challenges of Education in today´s Europe. Education and the digital transformation Brussels, Belgium Thursday 5 March, from 13:00 – […]
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“La décarbonisation de l’économie mondiale: un problème de plus en plus politique”, Laurent Baechler (CIFE, France)
Read the CIFE Policy Paper 90. Download the publication here.
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“Resilience and Governance of the European Union”, Arnaud Leconte (CIFE, France)
This article proposes a way to end the persistent crisis in the European Union and a new European governance ensuring […]
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Call for papers: “Post-EP elections – the political and institutional landscape in the EU” (CIFE, France)
In which direction is the European project heading? L’Europe en formation calls for papers on the political and institutional landscape […]
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Launch of the Joint Master in EU Trade & Climate Diplomacy (CIFE, France)
CIFE is pleased to announce the launch of its new Joint Master organised in cooperation with LUISS School of Government […]
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“Towards a European Defence 2019/2” (CIFE, France)
Just published: the latest issue of CIFE’s biannual academic journal L’ Europe en formation tackles the prospects and challenges for […]
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Call for papers “L’Europe en formation: Post European parliamentary elections political and institutional landscape in the EU” (CIFE, France)
Les élections parlementaires européennes ont fait apparaître un paysage politique plus fragmenté que jamais à l’échelle de l’Union européenne. Les […]
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TEPSA Explainer: The new Central Asia strategy of the EU – no shift towards principled pragmatism
In this TEPSA Explainer, Tatjana Kuhn (Research Associate at Centre International de Formation Européenne – CIFE, Berlin) discusses the new […]
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“Geschichte Frankreichs”, Matthias Waechter (CIFE, France)
Matthias Waechter, Geschichte Frankreichs im 20. Jahrhundert, May 2019 “France is our fatherland, Europe is our future,” François Mitterrand used […]
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Launch of CIFE Executive Training (CIFE, France)
Fragile states, weak institutions & governance – Strategy and policy challenges to stem mass (e)migration, brain drain and capital flight! […]
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Rethinking European Political Culture (CIFE, France)
How to strengthen cooperation, integration and concrete Youth participation? Together with several eminent partners, CIFE is organising a Youth Project […]
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“Le déclin démographique de l’Europe à l’horizon 2050 puis 2100”, Jean-Claude Vérez (CIFE, France)
Vérez, Jean-Claude, Le déclin démographique de l’Europe à l’horizon 2050 puis 2100, March 2019 – Note de recherche CIFE n°83 […]
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CfA: Expertise for Professionals – Executive Master in EU Studies (CIFE, France)
CIFE multi-disciplinary two-year programme offers flexible study options and methods for professionals, postgraduates and officials who are pursuing their careers […]
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CfA: Master in Advanced European Studies and International Relations – European Policy and Governance – Trilingual Studies (CIFE, France)
The programme is taught in the three working languages of the European institutions (English, French and German) and aims to […]
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Summer School in Prague (CIFE, France)
Location: Prague (Czech Republic) Topic: Central Europe between EU and NATO Date: 23 to 29 September 2019 Working language: English ECTS […]
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Summer School in Nice (CIFE, France)
Location: Nice (France) Topic: Energy Transition and YOU Date: 9 to 13 September 2019 Working language: English ECTS credits Find out more here.
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Balkans Summer University (CIFE, France)
Location: Ohrid (North Macedonia) Topic: Development in the Balkans Region: conflicts, economy, tourism, environment Date: 9 to15 September 2019 Working language: English ECTS […]
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Summer University in Romania and Bulgaria (CIFE, France)
Location: Bucarest / Slobozia (Romania) et Silistra (Bulgaria) Topic: L’Europe en tant que communauté de droit : l’Europe en crise Date: […]
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Black Sea Summer Programme (CIFE, France)
Location: Tbilisi – Georgia Topic: Georgia in the enlarged Black Sea Region Date: 8 to 14 July 2019 Working language: English Prices: 450 euros according […]
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Adriatic Sea Summer University (CIFE, France)
Location: LJUBJANA (Slovenia) Topic: Migrations maritimes et terrestres vers l’Europe Date: 30June to 5 July 2019 Working language: French ECTS credits: 4,5 Prices: 450 […]
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Conférence “L’Union européenne et les Balkans occidentaux : est-il insensé de parler d’élargissement en temps de crise ?”, 2 avril 2019, Paris (CIFE, France)
Conférence: « L’Union européenne et les Balkans occidentaux : est-il insensé de parler d’élargissement en temps de crise ? » Quand? 2 avril 2019 Où? […]
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Call for Papers – A European Defence Policy (CIFE, France)
Call for Papers – A European Defence Policy Special issue of CIFE’s academic quarterly “L’Europe en formation” dedicated to investigating […]
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Call for Applications – Summer University (CIFE, France)
Call for Applications – Summer University For Summer 2019, CIFE offers a diverse programme of summer university courses in seven […]
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