Asia
Sovereign Europe, hostile world: In conversation with Josep Borrell, HRVP
The EU’s High Representative, Josep Borrell, and Mark Leonard discussed why strategic autonomy matters
Events – European Neighbourhood Policy
20
Jan
European Power
BCM: What does Europe think?
ECFR´s associate researchers come together to debate the upcoming challenges the EU is facing in 2020. Come and join the debate!
28
Feb
European Power
One step closer – Georgia, EU-integration, and the settlement of the frozen conflicts?
Black Coffee Morning in cooperation with Georgia's Reforms Associates (GRASS).
15
Nov
European Power
Getting Out from In-Between
The European Council on Foreign Relations invites you to a discussion on the regional security order between Russia and the West
21
Nov
European Power
What do the Western Balkans think about the EU? And why?
Podium discussion about the accession of the Western Balkans to the EU
19
Jun
European Power
What does Ukraine think about Europe? And why?
For this edition of our lecture series 'Europe seen from the Outside', we speak with Hanna Hopko, Head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Ukrainian Parliament.
7
Dec
European Power
Reformando Ucrania en tiempos de guerra y populismo
ECFR celebró un un debate sobre el futuro de las reformas en Ucrania con Gustav Gressel, investigador principal en ECFR y distintos miembros y expertos de la sociedad civil ucraniana.
12
Apr
European Power
Berlin Foreign Policy Club: EU-Türkei Beziehungen
Through the summit decision on 18 March 2016 Turkey became a totally different “strategic partner” of the EU than initially expected. Due to this now very close connection within the refugee crisis, Turkey becomes an important key player that is responsible for the stability and strategic position of the EU. The position of Turkish politics concerns Europe significantly more than it was the case before. Therefore we discussed this strategic position and the perspective of Turkey, as well as the consequences in foreign policy of the decision in Brussels within our Berlin Foreign Policy Club. Currently, Turkey is seen as a key state, acting as a gatekeeper for Europe in times of the refugee crisis. The general role of Turkey in the Arab Spring was always driven by economic interests, and this interest had dominated all other aspects of the Turkish view of the Arab Spring. This position is even more strenghtened by the new refugee deal between the EU and Turkey. Furthermore, the Kurdish issue was dicussed, as well as the deep mistrust between Turkey and Iran, based on historic narratives and religion, but also being shaped by economic rivalry now.
11
Feb
European Power
Black Coffee Morning: “Umgang mit Russland?!”
How is it possible to communicate with Russia in a better way? Black Coffee Morning with Kadri Liik and Hans-Peter Hinrichsen.
12
Nov
European Power
Black Coffee Morning “What does the Maghreb think about Europe? And why?”
Understanding oneself means to look at oneself from the view of others. The Maghreb region is a very crucial neighbourhood for the EU, yet little is known about their point of view. The region faces political, economical and security crises with instable governments, decreasing oil prices and terrorist formations. Europe has to engage more with these countries since it is clearly mutually beneficial. Furthermore, it would alter their view on Europe towards a more positive one. For that, the European Union has to encounter MENA countries on a level playing field.