Enhancing Regional Renewables Cooperation in the EU Key insights and policy recommendations for decisionmakers on local, national and European level from a study tour to the North Sea region. pdf
Moving Closer to a Reset ─ Turkey and the EU in 2017 The EU-Turkey relations have been put to test on numerous occasions this year. In the first half of 2017 further political events of importance are to be expected which will set the path for future relations. By Joost Lagendijk
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
[COP22] The Marrakesh Climate Negotiations – a Mirror of a Divided World and Silent Europe Compared to COP21 where the EU had a decisive bridge-building role between developed and developing countries in leading a strong climate coalition, in Marrakesh Europe appeared silent and divided. By Dr. Radostina Primova , Damjan Bogunovic and Oksana Aliieva
The Italian constitutional referendum: a victory for democracy and civil society Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi decided to stake everything on the referendum: his personal credibility and his political legitimacy. His failure leads us to the question what kind of change Renzi was actually representing. By Armanda Cetrulo
Ágnes Heller: “Shamefulness is part of the European tradition as well” Interview Ágnes Heller is one of the most prominent philosophers of our time. We talked with her about her experiences during the Hungarian Uprising of 1956, about the crisis in Europe and its future, and about coping with the past. By Eva van de Rakt and Silja Schultheis
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can Save the Two State Solution The European Neighbourhood Policy's engagement for a two state solution proves to be outdated.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