#European Union

[…] This was the sixth occasion that ten leading think tanks organized the “Brussels Think Tank Dialogue”. The event, initiated by the Bertelsmann Stiftung, took place in Brussels on 28 January 2015 and [...]

[…] The international landscape is marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, leading to the weaponisation of economic dependencies. In response, particularly since 2019, the EU has introduced a variety [...]

[…] "United or divided?" the authors ask in the editorial published on the Easter weekend (only available in German). In fact, many European governments reacted to the current crisis on a purely national [...]

[…] Most people in the European Union support the EU and the Euro and believe there should be more political and economic integration within Europe. At the same time, they have a critical view of EU [...]

[…] Tackling practical challenges of EU financial integration 25 years ago, the European Union agreed to complete the European Single Market. Its substantial contribution to growth and prosperity in [...]

[…] Poland and Sweden initiated the "Eastern Partnership", decided by the European Council at the EU Summit in Prague in May 2009 in response to the "Union for the Mediterranean", the other multilateral [...]

[…] Although the concept for the Future Conference has not yet been finalized, and clarification as to exactly how European citizens will be involved is still outstanding, planning is already in full [...]

[…] Mr. Schraad-Tischler and Mr. Schiller, the Bertelsmann Stiftung’s new Social Justice Index shows a slight increase in social justice in the European Union overall. Is Europe becoming more just? Daniel [...]

[…] Heat and extreme drought have caused fields and forests to catch fire in many areas of Europe and the Mediterranean this summer. At the same time, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has [...]

[…] Austrian journalist and renowned Hungary expert Paul Lendvai calls Viktor Orbán Europe's "new strongman" – and his tone is highly critical. The Hungarian prime minister stands for a departure from the [...]