Europe for Citizens

WATCH: “Europe 2021-2020: Looking Back & Thinking Ahead” | #EuropeChats Episode 9

Posted on 20/12/2021

In this episode of EuropeChats, Jim and Mariam look back at the challenges faced by the EU in 2021, and […]

“European Solidarity in Action: the Future of the European Union”, December 21 (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 16/12/2021

The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA), the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA), and the European Parliament hosted the […]

TEPSA Brief: “Is the EU fit for the Green Deal? Lessons from Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development”, Ondřej Horký-Hlucháň (IIR, Czech Republic)

Posted on 15/12/2021

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “Is the EU fit for the Green Deal? Lessons from Policy Coherence […]

WATCH: “The EU as a Global Actor in Climate Action”, Joshua Castellino | TEPSA Explainers

Posted on 14/12/2021

“Humanity is facing a serious crisis due to human-induced climate change. It is imperative that local, regional, national, and international […]

French Pre-Presidency Conference, Paris, 9-10 December 2021

Posted on 08/12/2021

On 1 January 2022, Slovenia will hand over the Presidency of the Council of the EU to France, which will […]

TEPSA and Sciences Po CEE organise a Conference on The 2022 French Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Posted on 07/12/2021

The Pre-Presidency Conference will bring experts, policy-makers, civil society andthe wider public together to discuss the priorities of the upcomingFrench […]

WATCH: Recommendations from members of the TEPSA network to the French Presidency

Posted on 07/12/2021

Prior to the regular TEPSA Pre-Presidency Conferences, TEPSA has a tradition of formulating recommendations to present to the incoming Council […]

WATCH: European Solidarity in Action | #EuropeChats Episode 8

Posted on 01/12/2021

In this special episode of EuropeChats, we are joined by Prof. Michael Kaeding. Michael is Jean Monnet Chair ad personam […]

“European Solidarity: (Mis)interpretation in Slovakia”, December 1 (IESIR, Slovakia)

Posted on 29/11/2021

The presentation of chapter European Solidarity: (Mis)interpretation in Slovakia was held by: LUCIA MOKRÁ Lucia Mokrá is Associate Professor of […]

“Solidarity in the EU: does it exist?”, December 6 (IIR, Czech Republic)

Posted on 26/11/2021

How did a stubborn pro-European country even during soviet regime, turned into disillusioned member state and mild promoter of European […]

WATCH: “Stronger Together? European Solidarity in Times of Crisis”, December 2 (ÖGFE, Austria)

Posted on 26/11/2021

In the framework of the upcoming book “Solidarity in Action and the Future of Europe: Views from the Capitals”, edited […]

WATCH: EU-Canada Relations with Ambassador Ailish Campbell | EuropeChats Episode 7

Posted on 25/11/2021

In this special episode of EuropeChats, we are honoured to be joined by Ailish Campbell, the Ambassador of Canada to […]

WATCH: “European Solidarity: Perspectives from the Southern Member States”, November 26 (IPRI-NOVA, Portugal)

Posted on 17/11/2021

In the framework of the upcoming book “Solidarity in Action and the Future of Europe: Views from the Capitals”, edited […]

WATCH: “Solidarity in the EU Member States”, November 18 (CERE)

Posted on 08/11/2021

The spread of COVID-19 appears to have turned the world upside down. The pandemic has put enormous stress on the […]

WATCH: “EU Solidarity Under Stress: Views from the Capitals”, November 8

Posted on 03/11/2021

In the wake of numerous European crises, Solidarity has become a key watch-word of the European Union. Through the ongoing pandemic, […]

TEPSA Brief: “Systemic Risk, COVID-19 and Climate Change”, David Cook and Lara Johannsdottir

Posted on 31/10/2021

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “Systemic Risk, COVID-19 and Climate Change”, written by David Cook, a […]

Debate: “Enlargement Solidarity: Between Political and Economic Convergence and Solidarity”, November 3 (UCG, Montenegro)

Posted on 29/10/2021

A new enlargement strategy has been reshaped in 2020, putting emphasis on both political criteria and strict conditionality as priorities. […]

WATCH: Does Europe Need More Migrants | EuropeChats Episode 6

Posted on 28/10/2021

In this special episode of EuropeChats, we are taking a look at the serious issue of migration, with TEPSA Secretary-General […]

Online Event: “European Solidarity: What Should and Can it Mean?”, October 28 (UI, Sweden)

Posted on 22/10/2021

During the last decade Europe has experienced a financial and a migration crisis, as well as a pandemic, all of […]

WATCH: Angela Merkel’s European Legacy | EuropeChats Episode 5

Posted on 30/09/2021

In this new episode of EuropeChats, we’re taking a look at the legacy of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Chancellor Merkel […]

WATCH: “A Short History of the Euro” | EU History Explained Episode 3

Posted on 21/09/2021

In this new episode of EU History Explained, Giulia Bonacquisti, Project Manager at the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA), […]

WATCH: “European Solidarity and COVID Recovery: Hungary and the Czech Republic”, September 16

Posted on 15/09/2021

Thursday 16 September 2021, 10:00 (CET) Panel Discussion The debate on the future of Europe has gained a new momentum […]

TEPSA EU@Work Seminar on Digital Policies, October 26-29

Posted on 01/09/2021

The Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) invited 20 Master students and graduates to take part in a 4-day seminar. […]

TEPSA Brief: “Multilateralism Reloaded: the EU’s way”, Ondrej Ditrych

Posted on 10/08/2021

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “Multilateralism Reloaded: the EU’s way”, written by Ondrej Ditrych, Director at […]

WATCH: “Croatia: Solidarity Lost in Translation”, Hrvoje Butković | TEPSA Explainers

Posted on 09/08/2021

“In discussions about solidarity in the EU, Croatia is overwhelmingly placed at the receiving end of that solidarity, while discussions […]

TEPSA Brief: “Equality Matters: Why and So What?”, Joshua Castellino

Posted on 06/08/2021

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “Equality Matters: Why and So What?”, written by Joshua Castellino, Executive […]

TEPSA Brief: “Disequilibrium between Economic and Political integration: post-crisis challenges for the EU”, Juan Díez-Nicolás

Posted on 03/08/2021

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “Disequilibrium between Economic and Political integration: post-crisis challenges for the EU”, written […]

WATCH: “The Conditional Solidarity of the EU Migration Policy”, Eugenia Kopsidi | TEPSA Explainers

Posted on 30/07/2021

“The so-called refugee crisis, which broke out in summer 2015, and is still in progress, constitutes a phenomenon that concerns […]

TEPSA Student Paper: “A Solidarity Approach to EU’s Digital Transition: certifying that no one is left behind”, Beatriz Duarte

Posted on 29/07/2021

Beatriz Duarte is a student at Université Libre de Bruxelles and Luiss University, and winner of the TEPSA Student Contest […]

TEPSA Student Paper: “Tackling the Migration Challenge by Diversifying European Solidarity”, Lorenzo Lombardi

Posted on 26/07/2021

Lorenzo Lombardi is a student at Lund University, and winner of the TEPSA Student Contest 2021 at the Postgraduate level. […]

TEPSA Student Paper: “Funding the Future: Showing Solidarity on Gender Equality”, Amy B. Sexton

Posted on 22/07/2021

Amy B. Sexton is a student from the University College Cork, and winner of the TEPSA Student Contest 2021 at […]

WATCH: “The Case for Gender Balance in Arms Control”, Federica Dall’Arche | TEPSA Explainers

Posted on 16/07/2021

“While the road to gender parity may still be long, we can all do our part to make it shorter.” […]

TEPSA Brief: “Key dimensions of Arctic economies: subsistence, mixed, market, and their relative context”, Lara Johannsdottir and David Cook

Posted on 14/07/2021

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “Key dimensions of Arctic economies: subsistence, mixed, market, and their relative context”, […]

TEPSA Student Paper: “The Roots of Solidarity: How school systems can influence societies”, Constança Fonseca

Posted on 14/07/2021

Constança Fonseca is a high-school student from Portugal, and winner of the TEPSA Student Contest 2021 at the High-School level. […]

TEPSA Brief: “How the pandemic impacted the (human) right to education – the Slovak case”, Lucia Mokrá

Posted on 05/07/2021

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “How the pandemic impacted the (human) right to education – the Slovak […]

WATCH: European Strategic Autonomy | EuropeChats Episode 4

Posted on 01/07/2021

In this new episode of EuropeChats, we’re analysing the newest buzzword in Brussels: “European Strategic Autonomy”. We discuss the reasons […]

Online Event: “Shaking EU solidarity in the Western Balkans: views from Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia”, June 29

Posted on 18/06/2021

Tuesday 29 June 2021, 11:00-12:15 (CET)Panel Discussion The debate on the future of Europe has gained a new momentum due […]

Slovenian Pre-Presidency Conference, Online, 17-18 June 2021

Posted on 14/06/2021

On 1 July 2021, Portugal will hand over the Presidency of the Council of the EU to Slovenia, which will […]

Recommendations from members of the TEPSA network to the Slovenian Presidency

Posted on 11/06/2021

Prior to the regular TEPSA Pre-Presidency Conferences, TEPSA has a tradition of formulating recommendations to present to the incoming Council […]

WATCH: “The Origins of European Integration, Part II” | EU History Explained Episode 2

Posted on 10/06/2021

In this new episode of EU History Explained, Giulia Bonacquisti, Project Manager at the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA), […]

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS | EuropeChats Episode 4 is COMING SOON!

Posted on 09/06/2021

Ask us YOUR Questions for EuropeChats Episode 4! Our Secretary-General Jim Cloos is best placed to answer ALL your European questions […]

WATCH: The EU’s response to the COVID crisis | EuropeChats Episode 3

Posted on 27/05/2021

In this new episode of EuropeChats, we’re analysing the EU’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. For more than a year, […]

WATCH: “The EU’s Strategy for the Indo-Pacific”, Stefania Benaglia | TEPSA Explainers

Posted on 24/05/2021

“This strategy shows that the EU is reaching a mature foreign policy, capable of leveraging its main strength and allowing […]

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS | EuropeChats Episode 3 is COMING SOON!

Posted on 18/05/2021

Ask us YOUR Questions for EuropeChats Episode 3! Our Secretary-General Jim Cloos is best placed to answer ALL your European questions […]

WATCH: “The Origins of European Integration” | EU History Explained Episode 1

Posted on 17/05/2021

In this first episode of EU History Explained, Giulia Bonacquisti, Project Manager at the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA), […]

EU History Explained is COMING SOON!

Posted on 09/05/2021

In this new series we will try to make sense of today’s European Union by looking at its history. We […]

WATCH: “What is the European Interest?” | EuropeChats Episode 2

Posted on 29/04/2021

If you ever wondered what competences the EU has, what effects its policies have on your day-to-day life, and why […]

WATCH: “Together for Europe’s Recovery?: ‘Wir Schaffen Das!'”, Katrin Böttger, Funda Tekin and Friederike Augustin | TEPSA Explainers

Posted on 26/04/2021

In this video Katrin Boettger, Funda Tekin, both Co-Directors of the Institut Für Europaïsche Politik (IEP) in Berlin, Germany, are […]

TEPSA Brief: “Reconciling with Europe’s Past”, Joshua Castellino

Posted on 20/04/2021

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “Reconciling with Europe’s Past”, written by Joshua Castellino, who is the Executive […]

WATCH: “The Political Enemy”, Lyubomir Stefanov | TEPSA Explainers

Posted on 19/04/2021

“Politics has ceased to be a competition of ideas, and has transformed into a battle between rivalling visions for the […]

SEND IN YOUR QUESTIONS! EuropeChats Episode 2 is COMING SOON!

Posted on 16/04/2021

Ask us YOUR Questions for EuropeChats Episode 2! Our Secretary-General Jim Cloos is best placed to answer ALL your European […]

TEPSA Brief: “Targeted Incremental Economic Responses to Democratic Backsliding in the EU”, Tom Theuns

Posted on 30/03/2021

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “Targeted Incremental Economic Responses to Democratic Backsliding in the EU ”, written […]

WATCH: “Solidarity Clashes with Geo-Politics”, Senem Aydin-Düzgit & Ozgehan Senyuva | TEPSA Explainers

Posted on 29/03/2021

In this video Senem Aydin-Düzgit, Academic Affairs Coordinator at the Istanbul Policy Center, and Ozgehan Senyuva, Associate Professor at the […]

WATCH: “What is the EU?” | EuropeChats Episode 1

Posted on 29/03/2021

EuropeChats is TEPSA’s new talk show dedicated to answering your questions about the European Union. If you ever wondered what […]

Applications open for TEPSA Student Contest 2021! [APPLICATIONS CLOSED]

Posted on 28/03/2021

Under the Europe for Citizens (EfC) Programme, the Trans European Policy Studies Association organised a student policy brief contest on […]

“Everything you wanted to know about the EU” | EuropeChats premieres THIS THURSDAY!

Posted on 23/03/2021

Our new show “EuropeChats with Jim Cloos and Mariam Khotenashvili” will premiere on March 25! Every episode, Jim Cloos, TEPSA […]

Watch: “A New Quality of EU-Ukraine Solidarity”, Mykhailo Pashkov | TEPSA Explainers

Posted on 22/03/2021

In this video Mykhailo Pashkov, the Co-Director of the Foreign Relations and International Security Programs at the Razumkov Center in […]

TEPSA Brief: “Common Agricultural Policy and Policy Coherence for Development”, Sara Canali and Michaël de Clercq

Posted on 16/03/2021

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “Common Agricultural Policy and Policy Coherence for Development: Reflecting on the Impact […]

WATCH: “Euroscepticism in Malta”, Mark Harwood | TEPSA Explainers

Posted on 15/03/2021

In this latest TEPSA Explainer, Mark Harwood, Director of the Institute for European Studies at the University of Malta, gives […]

Send in Your Questions | EuropeChats coming March 25!

Posted on 10/03/2021

Our new show “EuropeChats with Jim Cloos and Mariam Khotenashvili” is launching on March 25! Every episode, Jim Cloos, TEPSA […]

WATCH: “Brexit and European Solidarity”, Brendan Donnelly | TEPSA Explainers

Posted on 08/03/2021

In this latest TEPSA Explainer, Brendan Donnelly, Director of the Federal trust for Education and Research, gives his analysis of […]

WATCH: EuropeChats with Jim Cloos & Mariam Khotenashvili Trailer

Posted on 04/03/2021

“EuropeChats with Jim Cloos and Mariam Khotenashvili” is coming soon! EuropeChats is TEPSA’s new talk show dedicated to answering your questions […]

TEPSA Brief: “Renegotiating Partnership Priorities within the European Neighbourhood Policy”, Sara Canali

Posted on 03/03/2021

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “Renegotiating Partnership Priorities within the European Neighbourhood Policy: the Impact of […]

Online Debate: “European Solidarity in Action and the Future of Europe: Views from the Capitals”, February 26, 14:00

Posted on 18/02/2021

Join the online debate: “Solidarity in Action and the Future of Europe – Views from the Capitals” organised by TEPSA along […]

TEPSA Brief: “COVID-19: Lessons Learned in the Field of Education and Behaviour Management”, Venelin Georgiev

Posted on 01/02/2021

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “COVID-19: Lessons Learned in the Field of Education and Behaviour Management”, […]

“Euroscepticism and the Future of Europe: Views from the Capitals”, Virtual Debate with European Student Think Tank, January 22, 16:30 CET

Posted on 18/01/2021

Although the European Parliament elections in May 2019 did not mark the victory of populist forces across Europe, Euroscepticism still […]

TEPSA Brief: “EU Economic Policy Under the Pandemic Crisis: Key Dimensions for a Sustainable and Resilient Recovery”, Nuno Gama de Oliveira Pinto

Posted on 18/01/2021

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “EU Economic Policy Under the Pandemic Crisis: Key Dimensions for a […]

TEPSA Brief: “Portugal and the 2021 Council Presidency: An Unambitious Programme?”, Reinaldo Saraiva Hermenegildo and Alice Cunha

Posted on 05/01/2021

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “Portugal and the 2021 Council Presidency: An Unambitious Programme?”, written by […]

Portuguese Pre-Presidency Conference, Online, 26-27 November 2020

Posted on 04/01/2021

TEPSA and its Portuguese member, Portuguese Institute of International Relations (IPRI), organised the Portuguese Pre-Presidency Conference on 26-27 November 2020. […]

TEPSA Explainer “Differentiated Integration in the European Union”

Posted on 21/12/2020

In this latest TEPSA Explainer created in view of the InDivEU project, TEPSA project manager Giulia Bonacquisti and European University […]

Watch: TEPSA Explainer “Differentiated Integration in the European Union – Part I”

Posted on 21/12/2020

In this first video in a two-part series on differentiated integration in the European Union, TEPSA project manager Giulia Bonacquisti […]

Watch: TEPSA Explainer “Differentiated Integration in the European Union – Part II”

Posted on 21/12/2020

Our two-part series on differentiated integration in the European Union continues this week, with TEPSA project manager Giulia Bonacquisti and […]

Adriaan Schout Lecture: “The EU of the Member States”, 22 December, 15:45 CET (IIRPS, Lithuania)

Posted on 11/12/2020

TEPSA and the Institute of International Relations and Political Science from Vilnius University (IIRPS VU) have the pleasure to invite […]

Online Discussion: “What is the impact of Euroscepticism in Sweden?”, 9 December 2020 (SIIA-UI, Sweden)

Posted on 30/11/2020

What is the impact of Euroscepticism in Sweden and in Europe?Does the EU have a future as a community of […]

Online Event: “Debating the Future of Europe: Towards Meaningful EU Criticism”, 10 November, 11:30

Posted on 02/11/2020

Tuesday 10 November 2020, 11:30-13:00 (CET) / 12:30-14:00 (EET) The debate on the future of Europe has gained a new […]

TEPSA’s EU@Work Seminar on Climate Action!

Posted on 27/10/2020

On 27-30 October, the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) organised a 4-day seminar on climate policies at the EU […]

WATCH: TEPSA Debate: “Euroscepticism and the Future of Europe: Views from the Capitals”, 20 October 2020

Posted on 19/10/2020

On 20 October at 11:00, TEPSA hosted an online TEPSA Debate on “Euroscepticism and the Future of Europe: Views from […]

Danijela Jaćimović appears on Radio i Televizjia Crne Gore to discuss “Euroscepticism and the Future of Europe: Views from the Capitals”

Posted on 19/10/2020

Danijela Jaćimović, Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Montenegro, recently appeared on Dobro Jutro, the morning television programme […]

Online Discussion: “The Future of the EU and Euroscepticism: Germany Perspectives in COVID-19 Times”, 8 October 2020 (IEP, Germany)

Posted on 02/10/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic poses enormous challenges for EU cohesion. While euroscepticism has gained momentum in some of the member states […]

TEPSA Brief: “Effects of the Coronavirus Crisis on the Trade of the Iberian and Visegrád Countries”, Andrea Éltető

Posted on 30/09/2020

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “Effects of the Coronavirus Crisis on the Trade of the Iberian […]

Watch: TEPSA Explainer “Euroscepticism in the Czech Republic”

Posted on 30/09/2020

In this contribution to the ongoing TEPSA Explainers series, Petr Kratochvíl, Full Professor of International Relations, Senior Researcher at the […]

TEPSA’s EU@Work Seminar on EU Affairs, 29 September – 2 October 2020

Posted on 29/09/2020

Funded by the Europe for Citizens programme of the European Commission, this 4-day seminar offered 15 undergraduate students (Bachelor students, high-school students […]