This article, 'Growing Pains: EU Enlargement Must Not Endanger the Rule of Law and Capacity to Act' by Daniela Schwarzer, is now available in English on our blog.

Read it here: globaleurope.eu/europes-future…

20 Jahre EU-Osterweiterung: Am 1. Mai 2004 traten zehn Länder der #EU bei. Wie kann Brüssel seine #Erweiterungspolitik wiederbeleben, ohne Rechtsstaatlichkeit und Handlungsfähigkeit zu gefährden? Antworten von Daniela Schwarzer im IP-Special (@BertelsmannSt):👇
internationalepolitik.de/de/europas-wac…

Join us on May 8 at 15:30 CET for our next EU Toolbox Talk! We'll be discussing the green energy transition and the need for equal partnerships for stronger EU-Southern Neighbourhood relations. Moderated by our MENA expert Christian Hanelt. Register here 👇globaleurope.eu/europes-future…

20 years ago, the #EU added 10 new members. 3 of those countries gave the 🇪🇺 a border w/ #Ukraine , in May '04 still months away from its Orange Revolution.

Now, 🇺🇦's EU membership is a tangible goal, but how prepared is it? globaleurope.eu/europes-future… by Miriam Kosmehl wiiw

The #EU -Election edition! Find all of the articles in this special issue online now in German.

English versions of select articles coming soon to our blog!

As the campaign for #EP elections heats up, could Ursula von der Leyen be her own worst political enemy?

The short answer: Yes. I try to explain why in this new piece👇🏼

Read it here @EURACTIV: euractiv.com/section/electi… Euractiv Global EU

“We know that we must defend Europe” says 🇩🇪 Pres #Steinmeier , referencing Emmanuel Macron’s #Sorbonne2 warning that “Europe can die”

Celebrating 2004 EU enlargement in Prague, he warns of nationalism & attacks on democracy. Strong support for 🇺🇦 & a stronger EU that can grow

🇪🇺 A bit more than a month lies between us & the #EuropeanElections

Today, Malte Zabel introduces a series on the #EU 's major challenges ahead of the vote. Follow us for updates & start here:

Why the 2024 European Elections are the most Important Ever: globaleurope.eu/europes-future…

The June 2024 European elections are the focal point for a broader renewal of the leadership of all the EU's main institutions.
What steps will be taken up until the end of 2024, and when?
➡️Read europa.eu/!RjXwNb

🚨Out now! A special edition of lnternationale Politik Quarterly ahead of the European Parliament elections in June.

The German version is available online now 👇 bertelsmann-stiftung.de/fileadmin/file…

And we'll publish a selection of the articles in English on our globaleurope.eu blog in the coming weeks.

I recently joined Nicole Frölich of DW News to discuss CPAC Hungary. Viktor Orban's dismantling of 🇭🇺 democracy is a model for many conservative circles in the 🇺🇸. These growing connections are concerning ahead of crucial 🇺🇸 and 🇪🇺 elections this year👇
youtube.com/watch?v=wihBAQ…

We only have a few more questions for our 2024 #RANGE College Tournament!

New question: 'Which party will win the most seats in the House of Representatives in the 2024 U.S. election?'

Get your forecasts in here! rangeforecasting.org/questions/139-…

The US #SupremeCourt is supporting #Trump ’s re-election. First, it prevented his disqualification from the election and now it is ruling on his alleged immunity, further delaying his criminal prosecution. 👇Global & European Dynamics 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 #Trump Trials #Trump Trial
globaleurope.eu/europes-future…

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Yesterday announced in Berlin by Albin Kurti at Bertelsmann Stiftung

This is already an obligation under ECHR. But in the Western Balkans only Montenegro fulfills it.

Not 🇷🇸🇦🇱🇧🇦🇲🇰

Kosovo moving ahead, as it joins the Council of Europe 2024, should alsi inspire others.…

A great way to start the day with Kosova PM Albin Kurti in the Bertelsmann Stiftung Berlin office. His efforts to bring 🇽🇰 closer into 🇪🇺 through comprehensive domestic reforms and regional diplomacy deserves admiration from all who support European integration and liberal democracy.

The morning in Berlin started with a fruitful working breakfast hosted by Bertelsmann Stiftung moderated by Daniela Schwarzer and Gerald Knaus. Together with Frank Schwabe #FreeNahid we discussed Kosova's recent developments & our strides toward Council of Europe membership.

The #US Supreme Court's decisions are shaping the 2024 election landscape. First, by not disqualifying Donald #Trump , and now by agreeing to rule on his alleged immunity. Peter Walkenhorst writes on how today's hearing could delay his criminal prosecution: globaleurope.eu/europes-future…

A very important event in Berlin, thank you Bertelsmann Stiftung Daniela Schwarzer!

More on the issue: esiweb.org/sites/default/…

This evening a big event in 🇩🇪 Bundestag on 75 anniversary 👇

Mit Rolf Mützenich Frank Schwabe #FreeNahid

I was honoured to welcome Albin Kurti this morning to discuss Kosovo’s next steps towards membership in the Council of Europe, a historical opportunity not to be missed. Participants appreciated the frank exchange on concrete proposals, regional developments & geopolitics in #WB