European Neighbourhood Policy

19 Jun
European Power

What does Ukraine think about Europe? And why?

· ECFR Berlin

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 Madrid

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

· ECFR Berlin

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. 

Assessing the ENP

  • Susi Dennison
  • Commentary

With crisis in the neighbourhood directly impacting on the EU like never before, is the new European Neighbourhood Policy able to keep up?

Ten talking points from the new ENP

  • Anthony Dworkin, Fredrik Wesslau
  • Commentary

The new Neighbourhood Policy is more transactional than transformative, abandoning the idealism of 2004's policy

12 Nov
European Power

Black Coffee Morning “What does the Maghreb think about Europe? And why?”

· ECFR Berlin

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.