The Role of the European Union in Current Global Conflicts Published: 10 December 2018 How can the EU deal with global conflicts? With the European Union Global Strategy (EUGS) of 2016, the EU has presented its latest foreign policy approach, including security policy and its role in conflicts. But what does it mean in practice?
Beyond the 2018 Presidential Election: Is Russia Preparing for Life after Putin? Published: 9 April 2018 Event Report On 18 March, the Russians went to the ballot boxes to elect a new president. There was not the slightest doubt about Putin’s re-election. But whilst Putin is settling in for another six years, the question emerges what will happen in 2024
Expert Workshop Eastern Partnership Policy Published: 17 March 2017 Our regional offices met with experts from the EU institutions, think tanks, NGO and the academic world to shed light on current challenges, changes and credibility of the EU's Eastern Partnership.
Expert Workshop Southern Neighbourhood Published: 6 March 2017 A critical assessment of the current ENP. Experts from the EU institutions, think tanks, NGO and the academic world met our respective regional offices.
The Russian Legislative Election 2016: How Much Freedom for Civil Society and Political Opposition? Published: 6 November 2016 The results of the Russian parliamentary election in September 2016 were predictable in many ways, But is the situation as clear as it seems and what does this recent election tell us about the political situation in Russia?
The Conflict in Syria and the Responsibility of the European Union Published: 21 January 2015 What is the strategy of the European Union and the US behind their war against ISIS? How can the EU and the international community play a more constructive role in Syria and Iraq?
The Russian-Ukrainian Conflict and the European Union Published: 8 December 2014 Are the Western sanctions against Russia working, how long should they remain in force and are there any other means to influence Russia’s politics? What else is it the EU can do to strengthen Ukraine? Is a long-term EU membership for Ukraine feasible and how would Russia react to that? What exactly is the driving force behind Putin’s policy towards Ukraine and how can EU-Russian relations evolve under such hostile circumstances?
One Year after its First Democratic Change of Government: Georgia on the Road to Europe? Published: 5 February 2014 What are the biggest challenges for the Georgian government on its road to Europe and how can the reform approaches be consolidated?
Under Pressure: LGBT Rights in Russia Published: 31 January 2014 The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung offices European Union and Russia invited activists of three Russian leading LGBT organisations (LGBT Network, LGBT Film Festival Side-by-Side and Coming Out).
The Situation of Syrian Refugees in the Neighbouring Countries: What Role Should the European Union Play? Published: 31 October 2013 The security of both the Syrian refugees and of the hosting communities is at risk. The European Union may be the largest donor with the total humanitarian assistance committed by the EU over 1.85 billion euro, but there is more the EU and its Member States should do.
