🇲🇩 Moldova, you’ve done it again. 
No attempt to sow fear or division could break your resolve. You made your choice clear: 
Europe. Democracy. Freedom. Our door is open. And we will stand with you every step of the way.
 The future is yours.

EU erleichtert über Wahlergebnis in Moldau#Wahlen#Moldau#EU

🌍 80 Jahre UN-Vollversammlung – Günther User analysiert im Beitrag „Die Europäische Union & die Vereinten Nationen“ im Jahrbuch der Europäischen Integration 2024 die Handlungsfähigkeit der EU im UN-System & die aktuellen Herausforderungen. Er ist kostenfrei verfügbar. tinyurl.com/2p9wmrec #UNGA80

Heft 3/2025 der #integration ist da! 🇪🇺🤝🌍 Von der „Union der Gleichheit“ über neue Weichen in der #EU-Kohäsionspolitik bis zu Deutschlands Rolle in den #EU-Türkei-Verhandlungen und #Trumps zweiter Amtszeit: aktuelle Analysen & Ausblicke. Mehr hier 👉 tinyurl.com/integration-3 ‪

With the closing remarks by Funda Tekin and an outlook on future developments for Germany in Europe, #IEPCon2025 comes to an end. Many thanks to all panelists, participants, and sponsors. It was our pleasure. 💙🇪🇺💛 See you next year! #Conclusion #ThankYou #Farewell

Trade, tech and tariffs as power tools: At #IEPCon2025, panelists sabineweyand.bsky.social, guntramwolff.bsky.social, elvirefabry.bsky.social, and Joachim Schild explore how the EU can remain open yet resilient in an evolving geoeconomic landscape.

As #Schengen turned 40 this year, many countries returned to controlling their borders. On day two of #IEPCon2025 @sgroening-thuena.bsky.social, Natascha Zaun, Daniel Thym and Johanna Hase examined the evidence on the tension between freedom of movement and current European migration governance.

Russia’s war against Ukraine & global tensions push Europe to rethink defence. Tobias Cremer, Kristiraik.bsky.social, Ronjakempin.bsky.social and Tomasweiss.bsky.social examined the EU’s role in defence and industrial policy at #IEPCon2025.

How does the #EU need to change to act decisively in a world of crises? At #IEPCon2025 Jo Leinen, dschwarzer.bsky.social, Christian Calliess and theresakuhn.bsky.social explored which institutional reforms and financial resources could boost Europe’s capacity to act.

Germany’s new government faces big EU decisions on competitiveness, #EUdefence, #EUenlargement & the next budget. #IEPCon2025 opened with a keynote by Ambassador Anja Wallau on the new German #EUpolicy —with comments by mariaskora.bsky.social & Christian Lequesne from a French & Polish perspective.

This year's #IEPCon2025 kicks off with welcoming remarks by Frank Schimmelfennig and Funda Tekin. We are looking forward to insightful discussions about Germany’s #EuropeanPolicy, the EU’s capacity to act, European #defence, the future of #Schengen and geoeconomic challenges. Stay tuned! 💛🇪🇺💙

Im #EU-Beitrittsprozess der #Ukraine 🇺🇦 gilt der #Agrarsektor als voraussetzungsvoll, die #Digitalisierung als Chance. Zwei Analysen & Factsheets zeigen den aktuellen Stand der Sektoren: tinyurl.com/ccc6p8uc #UkrainePerspectives

🔎 Recap: Our #Europagespräch explored the future of EU support for #Ukraine — from accession & security to justice & innovation. Key takeaway: Europe’s future depends on today’s choices. 🇺🇦🤝🇪🇺 Read more🔗 tinyurl.com/Europe-talk-UA #FutureOfEurope #Security @zois.bsky.social @kiu-network.bsky.social

Wie erreicht man eine effektive Zusammenarbeit zwischen CSOs, Regierung & internationalen Gebern – das „goldene Dreieck“ für den Wiederaufbau der Ukraine? Zwei Paper von Betliy & @ikosse.bsky.social analysieren Koordination, Reformen & Open Data: tinyurl.com/ccc6p8uc #Ukraine #UkrainePerspectives

#India 🇮🇳 is a key partner in shaping #Germany’s 🇩🇪 & Europe’s 🇪🇺 position vis-à-vis China & Russia. Garima Mohan argues in the new edition of #BerlinPerspectives that Germany should advance cooperation in the areas of security, economic policy & strategic alignment. ➡️ tinyurl.com/germany-india

Staffelübergabe! 🥁 Stark, dass #fundatekin @iep-berlin.bsky.social & @netzwerk-ebd.de mich im Vorstand @transparency-de.bsky.social beerbt. #europeanmind 🙏🇪🇺 Und danke @akherzog.bsky.social für weiterhin starke Leadership #anticorruption 🔦

This must be Europe's Independence Moment. Freedom to shape our own destiny. This is our Union’s mission. To reclaim our defence, technology, energy, democracy and partnerships. Together, with unity and ambition, we can make it possible. 🇪🇺 President Ursula von der Leyen during her #SOTEU speech

United Europe. That was @europarl.europa.eu message at #SOTEU today. That is what must keep us moving forward as Europe leads with concrete action, clarity and courage.

This is Europe as one community. This is the Europe that I love. This is the Europe that we must protect at all costs. And we must do that together. Read the full #SOTEU speech delivered by President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu here → europa.eu/!NNWdhF

⏳ In einer Woche! Am 12.09., 19h diskutieren wir bei Wikimedia Deutschland: 👉 Strategische Korruption & Desinformation als Gefahr für unsere Demokratie Mit @wikimediade.bsky.social @correctiv.org Anmeldung: [email protected] #StopKorruption #Demokratie #Berlin

Germany promised a #Zeitenwende. 3 years on, its role in Europe’s security remains unclear. In our latest #BerlinPerspectives, Oleksiy Kandyuk explores how the new German government can move from promise to practice in shaping 🇪🇺 #security architecture. 👉 tinyurl.com/after-zeitenwende

#PublicationoftheDay 📚 "Long policy report on Russia's ambitions and leverage" 👉 This #InvigoratEU publication analyses Russia’s influence in the Eastern Trio and the Western Balkans over the past decade Find it online 🔗 invigorat.eu/invigorateu-... @unidue.bsky.social @iep-berlin.bsky.social

Interest Representation in Europe – earlier Yearbook articles now available online huettemann.eu/en/2025/09/i... danke @iep-berlin.bsky.social #lobbyEU #Lobbyismus #anticorruption #strategiccorruption @transparency.de

🇫🇷 🇩🇪 Images from last week’s ministerial council highlight the new momentum for the Franco-German engine in the EU. Sabine Hoscislawski on how the new government should strengthen this crucial relationship. More in the latest Berlin Perspectives 🔗 tinyurl.com/Franco-German-Engine

🇪🇺🇺🇦 Online discussion September 9, 9.30 - 10.45 am How can the #EU boost its support for #Ukraine in a shifting transatlantic landscape? Join the discussion with Prof Roman Petrov, Dr Annika Weidemann & Dr Marija Golubeva. REGISTER NOW tinyurl.com/Europagespra... #EUROPEtalks #SAPO #NABU #EUsky

Das IEP verabschiedet sich in die #Sommerpause – allerdings nicht ohne ein paar Empfehlungen… #integration🔗 tinyurl.com/integration-02-2025 #UkrainePerspectives Publikationen🔗 tinyurl.com/UA-perspectives #GEO4EU Infografiken🔗 tinyurl.com/GEO4EUinfo #Europagespräch🔗 tinyurl.com/EU-support-Ukraine

🚨 #callforpapers 🇪🇺 Die #integration freut sich auf Beiträge zur Europäischen Integration aus Politik-, Rechts-, Wirtschafts- und Geschichtswissenschaft. Nachwuchswissenschaftler:innen willkommen! Infos & Einreichung: lnkd.in/ezWD7BfC #EU #Publikation #Wissenschaft #CfA #smartypants #EUsky

Politischer Weichensteller, Entscheidungsinstanz, Krisenmanager – seit 50 Jahren prägt der Europäische Rat die EU. @lucasschramm91.bsky.social und Wolfgang Wessels reflektieren seine Rolle, Paradoxe und Defizite. Zum Freibeitrag aus Heft 2/25 der #integration: tinyurl.com/7rz27h3h #publication #EU

"A tested friendship" 👉 discover the recommendations from Tobias Hofelich, Klara Stecker & Funda Tekin on the future of 🇩🇪🇺🇸 relations in the new #Trump era Learn more in our latest book 🔗 tepsa.eu/book-on-the-... @unidue.bsky.social @sfu.ac.at @oegfe.bsky.social @iep-berlin.bsky.social

📢 Apply Now: #SpinelliForum 2025! 🇩🇪🤝🇮🇹 Are you a young professional & passionate about 🇪🇺? Join the German‑Italian Young Leaders Dialogue! More: tinyurl.com/bdf3pvhc Join a working group: 🌍 Defence & Security 🌱 Climate & Energy 📈 Economic Growth 💡 Artificial Intelligence 🗓️ Apply until 03 August

#Moldova in transition: As part of the #CAPACITY4EU project, we invited Moldovan civil society experts to Berlin to enhance cooperation and support #Moldova ’s #EU accession process. Various meetings with German civil society provided opportunities for exchange.🇲🇩🇪🇺 🔗 More info: tinyurl.com/z3paxe5k

⚖️ 🗳️ The Georgian regime has adopted a series of legal changes in recent months that attack civil society and human rights in a fundamental way. 📊 💡 Our infographics provide an overview of six current legislative changes and their consequences: tinyurl.com/4h7h9jwe

Der Europäische Rat ist zentrale Verhandlungsinstanz beim mehrjährigen Finanzrahmen (MFR) der EU 💶. Peter Becker zeigt in der neuen integration @iep-berlin.bsky.social, wie der Rat das Verhandlungsergebnis prägt.

In the #SpinelliForum 2025, we invite young professionals from Germany & Italy 🔗 tinyurl.com/bdf3pvhc   4 working groups: 🌍 Defence & Security 🌱 Climate & Energy 📈 Economic Growth 💡 AI   🌟 4 events: - Kick-off: Sept 19 - Workshops: Oct 6 & 21 - conference in Berlin: Oct 27-28 🗓️ Apply until 25 July

50 Jahre Europäischer Rat: Das Themenheft 2/2025 der #integration widmet sich der europäischen Schlüsselinstitution aus politik-, rechts- und geschichtswissenschaftlicher Perspektive. Praxiseinblicke gibt Herman Van Rompuy, ehemaliger Präsident des Europäischen Rates. Mehr hier: tinyurl.com/u4z88avv

Interesse an Europapolitik, Spaß am redaktionellen Arbeiten und noch im Studium? Die Redaktion unserer Vierteljahreszeitschrift integration sucht Unterstützung. Bewirb dich bis zum 04. August 2025! Mehr Info hier: tinyurl.com/y9anc4c7

📢 Apply Now: #SpinelliForum 2025! 🇩🇪🤝🇮🇹 Are you a young professional & passionate about 🇪🇺? Join the German-Italian Young Leaders Dialogue! More: tinyurl.com/bdf3pvhc Join a working group: 🌍 Defence & Security 🌱 Climate & Energy 📈 Economic Growth 💡 Artificial Intelligence 🗓️ Apply until 25 July

#newjob Noch im Studium und Interesse an Demokratie, Rechtsstaatlichkeit und EU-Erweiterungspolitik? Zur Unterstützung des Projekts #RESILIO-ACCESS suchen wir zum 01.09.2025 eine:n studentische:n Mitarbeiter:in mit einem Arbeitsumfang von 15 Stunden pro Woche. Mehr Infos: tinyurl.com/yc83f4d6 🔗

Five years after Brexit, the EU and UK are moving closer together again. At our recent breakfast debate, Julie Smith discussed the UK’s evolving role in European defence. Read more: tinyurl.com/y8k2yxdw

#Grenzkontrollen, die eigentlich nur vorübergehend sein sollten, sind im Schengen-Raum zur Normalität geworden. Der einstige Vorreiter #Deutschland wird zum Bremser der Integration. Die Folge sind hohe materielle und politische Kosten bei unklarem Nutzen. Von JOHANNA HASE #Schengen

#Moldova ’s 2025 parliamentary elections are key for its democratic & EU path. During the #CAPACITY4EU Exchange Lab in Berlin, German and Moldovan civil society actors discussed the challenges ahead and the role of civic engagement at the #GermanMoldovanForum chaired by @johannesschraps.bsky.social.

Im Rahmen von #CAPACITY4EU @iep-berlin.bsky.social begrüßte heute #EBDGenSek @huettemann.eu Vertretungen von ThinkTanks & NGOs aus der Republik #Moldau im EBD-Generalsekretariat. Diskussionsthemen: Herausforderungen bei EU-Reformen, im EU-Beitrittsprozess & bevorstehende Parlamentswahlen.

"Hostile activities by authoritarian states, in particular, Russia, have become increasingly frequent" The latest #InvigoratEU long policy report analyses evolving threats to critical infrastructure in the EU and beyond 🔗 invigorat.eu/invigorateu-... @unidue.bsky.social @iep-berlin.bsky.social

Welcome to Berlin! Today, we kicked of the #CAPACITY4EU Exchange Visit for representatives of civil society from #Moldova. Looking forward to insightful exchanges on the upcoming parliamentary elections in Moldova, the role of Russian disinformation and the state of EU accession. 🇲🇩 🇪🇺

#Schengen turns 40 – as borders controls quietly return. In the latest #BerlinPerspectives, Dr Johanna Hase argues their costs outweigh their contested effects.  Read the full argument 🔗 tinyurl.com/bd7atnrt  #EU #borders

On 2–3 June 2025, IEP co-hosted a #PathwaysToProgress multistakeholder dialogue in Kyiv with ОПОРА, engaging Ukrainian & German officials, think tanks, and others on #Ukraine ’s #EU accession, justice reform, diaspora voting, disinformation, and NGO funding gaps. 📖 Full report: tinyurl.com/y37x2nh2

If you want to have a yearly look at all things the EU, there is no better source than the @iep-berlin.bsky.social Jahrbuch der Europäischen Integration (Yearbook of European Integration). Its archive is now finally available online, including my analysis of the Council of the EU from 2012 onwards:

On #Schengen ’s 40th anniversary, Germany is controlling all of its borders. In #BerlinPerspectives, Johanna Hase calls for implementing #GEAS, protecting asylum rights, and real cooperation with neighbours instead of legally dubious controls. 📄 Read the full paper 🔗 tinyurl.com/Schengen-Ber...

What are the political implications of the recent elections in #Romania? Join the Online Round Table on European Democracy "Romania’s Presidential Elections". The event takes place online & at the University of Passau on 3 June 2025 at 6.00 p.m. Register here: tinyurl.com/3zhfm275

Georgian civil society faces increasing pressure by the government. How can it counter the repression and what measures are needed internationally? 🇬🇪 🇪🇺 Join our event “Crackdown on Democracy – Challenges to Civil Society in #Georgia”. 📅 4 June 2025, 10:00-12:00 Register here: tinyurl.com/yck8xyww