In a fragmented geopolitical reality, the EU still has the potential to set global standards and uphold values & the rule of law ✊ How? We discussed the EU's influence on the global stage at our #IrishPPC🌍 👉 youtu.be/Hj7TkH03hI8 @brookings.edu @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social @ieuniversity.bsky.social

Happy Statehood Day to Montenegro 🇲🇪! Listen to our episode of #InvigoratEU Talks where we speak with Petar Markovic, Ambassador of Montenegro to the EU 🎧 Montenegro has the potential to become the next EU member by 2028 🇪🇺 How? Listen on Spotify🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/15Q2...

🛡️ The war in Ukraine pushed Bulgaria to reverse the trend of underinvestment in its security and to replace Soviet-based technology equipment. But is that enough? 📚 Find out more about 🇧🇬's perspectives in our latest book 🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/sec... @oegfe.bsky.social @unidue.bsky.social @sfu.ac.at

How can the 🇪🇺 strengthen its digital and industrial competitiveness in a context of growing geopolitical instability? Our panel from the #IrishPPC 🇮🇪 discussed scaling innovation, supply chain security, and the transatlantic relationship 👇 youtu.be/WJ6LJNEXsNU

🥹 Looks like it's possible to curb disinformation on democracy! Or at least that's what declared 85% of the young participants of the #ChangingTIDE Media Literacy Incubator in Croatia. Discover the reasons behind their optimism 👇 tepsa.eu/analysis/dem...

2️⃣ WEEKS left 📣 Send us your contribution to the #InvigoratEU Contest! Write a short essay, send us a poem or a video🏆and win a trip to the project's Final Conference in Brussels! 👉 tepsa.eu/events/call-... @unidue.bsky.social @iep-berlin.de

#NewPublication‼️ "Europe's energy security in 2026: More resilient, but systematically exposed" by Izabela Surwillo and Julia Schwab of @diis.dk ✍️ This TEPSA Brief looks at what the EU should do next to make its energy systems more resilient to crises and disruptions 🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/eur...

At a time when the global power shift is not in our favour, @tyynekarjalainen.bsky.social & Petras Austrevicius MEP reflect on why enlargement should be seen as a solution to remain relevant on a global scale 🌏 Listen to Episode 2️⃣ of #InvigoratEU Talks 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/2dRM...

Have you ever wondered about Croatia's view on security and defence? 🤔 What is the public perception towards supporting Ukraine? 📚 Read about it in 🇭🇷's chapter of our book🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/sec... Written by Hrvoje Butkovic, IRMO✍

🔊 We are proud to announce that @carnegieeurope.bsky.social has joined the TEPSA network. We look forward to collaborating with this leading think tank and its pan-European scholarship to foster meaningful debates and advance in-depth analysis on the key challenges facing the EU.

📚 The @europarl.europa.eu has published a paper on "Mapping the peacetime reconstruction needs of Ukraine" 🇺🇦🇪🇺 Written by Mykola Nazarov & Dmitri Teperik Read it here👉 tepsa.eu/analysis/map... Watch the presentation🔗 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream... ©European Union 2026 - Source: EP

As NATO countries meet today and tomorrow in Ankara, how do the host country and the EU view their cooperation on security and defence? 🛡️ 📚 Find out more about 🇹🇷's perspectives in our latest book 🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/sec... @oegfe.bsky.social @unidue.bsky.social @sfu.ac.at

🛡️Today, leaders are meeting at the #NATO Summit in Ankara 🇹🇷 to discuss how to boost investment in transatlantic security. To remind us of the risks Europe needs to overcome, (re)watch this panel discussion from the #IrishPPC 👉 youtu.be/7lVEBNSwlEU @diis.dk @icds-tallinn.bsky.social

Only 3⃣ days left to apply for the #ChangingTIDE Media Literacy Incubator, Dublin edition! 🇮🇪 Participate in a training designed for young professionals against disinformation and harness your expertise, experience, and ideas 💪 Apply by 9 July 👇 tepsa.eu/events/call-...

Does the EU have a clear strategy for enlargement? 🇪🇺 Petras Austrevicius MEP believes that European leaders are still searching for a political plan for the enlargement process. Hear more in Episode 2️⃣ of #InvigoratEU Talks 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/2dRM... ©️European Union, 2026 - Source: EP

How can we safeguard democracy in Europe? Can media literacy and digital regulation successfully combat disinformation? At the #IrishPPC, we explored these questions. The panel discussion "Values: Democracy, resilience and rule of law" is now available on YouTube 📽️ 👉 youtu.be/za9VR9EN5MI

A proactive player in European diplomacy, Luxembourg nevertheless spends very little on its security. Is it enough for the wealthiest country in Europe? 💸🛡️ 📚 Find out more about 🇱🇺's perspectives in our latest book 🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/sec... @uni.lu @oegfe.bsky.social @unidue.bsky.social @sfu.ac.at

🗣️ With enlargement high on the agenda of the 🇮🇪 Presidency, 🇪🇺 Commissioner for Enlargement @martakos.ec.europa.eu provided valuable insights into current issues in her #IrishPPC keynote, particularly the very concrete progress made on Montenegro 🇲🇪, Moldova 🇲🇩 and Ukraine 🇺🇦 👇 youtu.be/_tinuhMSVmk?...

How to better communicate what the 🇪🇺 is? How to explain the complexity of European identity? Our #EuropeChats episode with former Irish diplomat Bobby McDonagh is now available as a podcast on Spotify & all other podcasting platforms 🎧 👇 open.spotify.com/episode/72IX...

If unanimity remains central to EU accession, can enlargement really function as a strategic promise for Ukraine 🇺🇦? In our #EuropeChats, @tyynekarjalainen.bsky.social tells us why the current enlargement process is not enough to support Ukraine in this difficult situation🔗 youtu.be/uKk3uuWR1E4

We are a partner of “Citisense: Making sense of EU enlargement for, with, and by citizens” 👏 A new Horizon Europe project treating citizens as co-creators of ideas to make enlargement more resilient. Read more about it 👉 www.eui.eu/news-hub?id=... @eui-schuman.bsky.social @maastrichtu.bsky.social

📸 Looking back at last week’s Media Literacy Incubator in Vienna! Many thanks to @infooiip.bsky.social for hosting this #ChangingTIDE project event focusing on disinformation and extremist ecosystems, and in particular right-wing extremism in the 🇦🇹 context. ©Fabian Hribernig @oegfe.bsky.social

Ireland 🇮🇪 takes the reins of the Council of the European Union at a moment of global uncertainty. Faced with external and internal pressures, what topics should the Irish Presidency prioritise? 🤔 Experts from the TEPSA Network have put forward 5️⃣ recommendations 👉 tepsa.eu/policy-advic... /🧵

Today is the first day of the Irish Presidency of the @consilium.europa.eu 🇮🇪🇪🇺 How does Ireland view the EU's efforts to strengthen security and defence? 🤔 Read the 🇮🇪's chapter of our book👉 tepsa.eu/analysis/sec... @oegfe.bsky.social @unidue.bsky.social @sfu.ac.at @springernature.com

New publication 📚 "From engagement to rupture to re-engagement: Analysing the path to the EU’s renewed approach to the Sahel", a study published by @europarl.europa.eu & written by @ninawilen.bsky.social, (@egmontinstitute.bsky.social). Read it on our website 🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/a-n...

On 21 April, the Court of Justice of the EU delivered a landmark ruling that struck down Hungary’s “child protection law”, a measure widely condemned for stigmatising LGBTQI+ people ⚖️ What makes this ruling so groundbreaking? Read Jim Cloos' reflection in our Editorial👇 tepsa.eu/analysis/dra...

Why does addressing disinformation require moving beyond content analysis? 🔎 The Media Literacy Incubator held on 23 June in Lisbon 🇵🇹 by IPRI/NOVA - Instituto Português de Relações Internacionais pursued a comprehensive approach to disinformation, as part of the #ChangingTIDE project

Did you miss our conversation on Romania's perspective on security and defence? 🇷🇴 (Re)watch our public debate and find out more about what Romanian citizens and their government think of the threats facing Europe today 🛡️ 👉 youtu.be/yb6BbnyCF_w @oegfe.bsky.social @unidue.bsky.social @sfu.ac.at

What a week! The TEPSA Academy & Skills Lab 2026 has officially come to an end, and as we do every year, we are proud to have welcomed a group of students and recent graduates, and to have been able to share our knowledge and give them access to the places and voices that matter in Brussels 🇪🇺

How important is it that Ukraine has a seat at the EU table right now? 🇺🇦🇪🇺 In our #EuropeChats episode on enlargement, Frank Schimmelfennig & @tyynekarjalainen.bsky.social discuss the benefits of Friedrich Merz's proposal for an associate membership for Ukraine. 🔗 youtu.be/uKk3uuWR1E4

Let's continue the insightful discussion on Romania’s perspective on security and defence, initiated last Wednesday during our online debate, and explore why the region’s stability depends on enlargement 🧩 By Mihai Sebe & Eliza Vaș ✍ @oegfe.bsky.social @unidue.bsky.social @sfu.ac.at

Advocacy and lobbying are skills requiring years of practice to master fully, and to be able to make a difference. That is why we organised the ✨ Skills Lab ✨ this morning with students from all over Europe for a hands-on training session led by Ophélie Omnes, a specialist in positive lobbying ✌️

The EU is considering new plans to accelerate its accession process. But unanimous decision-making seems to put a stop to these ambitions🛑Can this be remedied? Hear Frank Schimmelfennig's perspective in our #EuropeChats🔗 youtu.be/uKk3uuWR1E44 @ethz.ch @fiia.fi

How should the 🇪🇺 refocus its global partnerships to further its ambition of strategic autonomy? 🤝 The 4⃣th and final day of the TEPSA Academy started with a visit to EEAS headquarters, explored evolutions in EU external policies, and concluded with an in-depth analysis of the EU's Arctic policy ❄️

Can the EU still promote DEMOCRACY in a geopolitical age? Listen to Episode 3️⃣ of #InvigoratEU Talks! 🎙️ Hosted by @mariam-k.bsky.social, Ambassador Petar Markovic, @gisellebosse.bsky.social & @richardyoungs.bsky.social. 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/15Q2...

On Slovenia's National Day 🇸🇮, we ask: how does the country view the future of European security and defence policy? 🤔 📚 Find out more about Slovenia's perspectives in our latest book🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/sec... By Jelena Juvan & Boštjan Udovič ✍️ @oegfe.bsky.social @unidue.bsky.social @sfu.ac.at

We are back at the European Parliament to attend the presentation of "Mapping peacetime reconstruction needs of Ukraine", a study coordinated by TEPSA and authored by Mykola Nazarov & Dmitri Teperik. 👇 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...

How can the 🇪🇺 overcome entrenched dependencies in the energy and digital sectors, and ensure economic security? That was the topic of DAY 3⃣ at the TEPSA Academy! With guests from DG TRADE, EDRi, META, @ceps.eu , Allied for Startups and @epc-official.bsky.social More👉 tepsa.eu/events/tepsa...

Starting now! “Security, Defence and the Future of Europe: Perspectives from Romania”, an online debate co-organised with EIR that will look into how Romania addresses the challenges of a fragmented geopolitical landscape. Follow it live and here for key quotes👇 www.youtube.com/live/I94aAu-...

How can we ensure European security in an evolving geopolitical context? 🤔 This was the main question of DAY 2️⃣ of the TEPSA Academy! After a visit to DG DEFIS, Niklas Nováky and @camillegrand.bsky.social joined us to discuss how to strengthen European security. More👉 tepsa.eu/events/tepsa...

Happening tomorrow 📅 The Razumkov Centre is hosting an expert discussion on "Ukraine’s Security Guarantees: A Prerequisite for Lasting Peace or an Obstacle to Ending the War?", taking place on 24 June at 1 PM CEST. Join this online debate 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

New Publication 📚 The European Parliament has recently published a briefing coordinated by TEPSA on "EU trade in textiles: import and export flows". The paper is authored by Toni Sharma, Associate Professor, National Institute Of Fashion Technology🧶 🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/eu-...

📢 New #EuropeChats released NOW 👉 Bobby McDonagh, former Irish representative to the 🇪🇺, sat down with TEPSA’s Secretary-General, Jim Cloos, to discuss communication and his latest publication "The European Union in 12 objects". Watch it on Youtube ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=48Nq...

📢 New #EuropeChats released NOW 👉 Bobby McDonagh, former Irish representative to the EU, sat down with TEPSA’s Secretary-General, Jim Cloos, to discuss how to communicate the 🇪🇺. Tune in for the live launch on YouTube ⤵️ youtu.be/48NqleOQsGY?... And follow us here for key quotes 🎬

👏 Young European citizens have joined us in Brussels for the TEPSA Academy on European strategic autonomy 🥳 Day 1️⃣ explored the meaning of strategic autonomy in today's global landscape, with @epc-official.bsky.social's Almut Möller & @fiia.fi @nhelwig.bsky.social. More👉 tepsa.eu/events/tepsa...

Does Ukraine 🇺🇦 receive enough military and financial support from the European Union? @mariam-k.bsky.social asked this question to @tyynekarjalainen.bsky.social in our latest #EuropeChats episode on enlargement, security and defence 🛡️ Full episode👉 youtu.be/uKk3uuWR1E4 @fiia.fi

#CallforApplications 📣 Join @fujomedia.bsky.social Media Literacy Incubator, taking place on 30 July in Dublin 🇮🇪 Are you a young professional with a strong interest in combating fake news? Join this #ChangingTIDE workshop and become a media literacy ambassador 🔗 tepsa.eu?post_type=ev...

One of the strongest supporters of Ukraine, Portugal still wishes to highlight the need to monitor the 🇪🇺’s Atlantic coastline 🚢🛡️ 📚 Find out about 🇵🇹's views in our book "Security, Defence, and the Future of Europe: Views from the Capitals"🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/sec... ✍️ Sandra Fernandes & Alice Cunha

What's 🇷🇴's perspective on strengthening Europe's security and defence? This is the topic of our next online discussion, co-organised with the European Institute of Romania, taking place on 24 June 📅 Find out more about our panellists and register here🔗 tepsa.eu/events/onlin...

EU leaders are in Brussels to discuss the next long-term budget💰 Can the Commission proposal for a 2 trillion EUR budget be considered a Hamiltonian moment for Europe? Watch our #EuropeChats episode on the MMF 👉 youtu.be/d6g6z4Mgtxw