Middle East and North Africa
16 Nov
Бежанската криза и последствията й за Европейския съюз. Очертаване на правилните политика на ЕС
ЕСВП София, в сътрудничество със Софийски форум за сигурност, организира събитие за възможните отговори на бежанската криза
16 Nov
The Refugee Crisis and Its Implications for the European Union. Mapping the Right EU Policies
ECFR Sofia organises an international workshop on the possible responses to the refugee crisis
When in Rome: Why Iran is prioritising Italy
Iran is making Italy its top priority trying to build on long-standing Italo-Iranian ties
EU Labelling and the Challenge to “Greater Israel”
Israel’s strong reaction has much more to do with the way the EU is challenging the “Greater Israel” narrative promoted by a growing number of Israeli politicians
12 Nov
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.
12 Nov
Rebuilding Yemen: Political, Economic and Social Challenges
A discussion on how to overcome Yemen's most pressing issues on the horizon
Fear and loathing in Turkey
What are the consequences of Erdoğan’s surprising landslide win?
11 Nov
Open Discussion “What does the Maghreb think about Europe? And why?”
Öffentliche Podiumsdiskussion von ECFR und Stiftung Mercator aus der Vortragsreihe “Europe seen from the outside”. Die tunesische Aktivistin Amira Yahyaoui erläuterte die Sicht des Mahgrebs auf Europa.
Libya’s migrant-smuggling highway: Lessons for Europe
How the lessons of Libya can help European policymakers respond to the wider migration crisis