The Role of the European Union in Its Neighbourhood and in the World The EU has to (re)define what role it wants to play in a global context and in its neighbourhood. In this web dossier, we will focus on three topics: the Western Balkans enlargement strategy; the conflicts in the Middle East (Jerusalem, Syria), the refugee crisis and the transatlantic tug-of-war.
100 Years after: South Caucasus Countries from the Declaration of Independence till 2018 Dossier In order to commemorate 100 years anniversary since the declaration of independence of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, the South Caucasus Regional Office of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung asked political scientists and historians to write analytical articles.
‘Why we’re stuck and how we want to get out of this’ Capacity Building for the Post-Brexit Generation 60 Years after the signing of the Rome Treaty, Europe is not a pretty sight. The UK is leaving the EU; populism and Euroscepticism prevail in many Member States; the days of an ‘ever closer union’ seem to be numbered. The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union invited young Europeans to discuss current challenges.
Workshop European Neighbourhood Policy (South) Dossier Our "Expert Workshop Southern Neighbourhood" brought together experts from different backgrounds with our regional offices and the contributors to our web dossier Rebuilding the Neighbourhood to discuss the European Neighbourhood Policy.
Clarity, Coherence, Transparency and Objective of EU Policy Vis à Vis Occupied Territories/Israel II This contribution deals with the issue of resilience, coordination of EU Member States and the Israeli controlled Area C By Maria Fraskou
Clarity, Coherence, Transparency and Objective of EU Policy Vis à Vis Occupied Territories/Israel The EU lacks a decisive and clear policy in the Middle East conflict and towards Palestine. Its aim is rather to contain the conflict and not let it spin out of control. By Dr. Bettina Marx
Contribution "What Neighbourhood Policy in a Context of Unlawful Occupation? Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory" This contribution evolves around Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, provides an outlook for the future and shows practical steps for the way forward By Ingrid Jaradat
Moving Beyond the MEPP: How a New European Neighbourhood Policy can Save the Two State Solution The European Neighbourhood Policy's engagement for a two state solution proves to be outdated. Its revitalisation could form an integral part of international efforts to resolve the conflict. By Hugh Lovatt
The EU and the South Caucasus 25 Years Since Independence The South Caucasus is an extraordinarily complex region in many ways. The EU maintains relationships with the region for over two decades but a clear strategic vision is missing. By Amanda Paul
The South Caucasus and the EU – Different Paths for Each Country The three South Caucasus countries have taken different routes towards integration into the European Union. The different approaches obstruct a common action for further integration into the EU. By Vano Chkhikvadze