🇬🇪 'With the reintroduction of the Russia-inspired law and Ivanishvili’s open declaration of his intentions, Georgian Dream’s pro-EU mask has finally come off,' writes #ReThinkCEE Fellow Anastasia Mgaloblishvili.

Read more below ⬇️ bit.ly/4bql7nq

📢NEW EVENT VIDEO

🌐What are the foreign policy implications of populist leadership?

📽️ Watch our discussion w/ Erin Jenne, Mehmet Yavuz, Dean Schafer of Central European University CEU Democracy Institute & Daniel Hegedus Engaging Central Europe on our Youtube channel ⤵️

🔗youtube.com/watch?v=WJOffj…

🇲🇰 🇪🇺 'North Macedonia’s EU membership perspective is at the heart of the parliamentary elections.'

Engaging Central Europe experts explain how the upcoming elections in North Macedonia are overshadowed by complicated relations with Bulgaria and a pro-Russia party. bit.ly/4bkqEfc

Curious how might the rise of #PéterMagyar & his TISZA party impact #EUelections2024 in #Hungary ?
Join our panel organized by European Federalists with Eszter Nagy Tobias Spöri and yours truly & discuss potential developments in 🇭🇺
🗓️May 10, 6:00 pm CET
RSVP 👇
federalists.eu/event/the-stak…

🇲🇰🇧🇬 The 2n round of presidential election is around the corner in North Macedonia w/ the campaign being dominated by tensions w/ Bulgaria.

💡German Marshall Fund Engaging Central Europe's D. Keranov, PhD & Asya Metodieva explore Bulgaria's role in how the election may pan out on May 8.
gmfus.org/news/bulgarian…

Join us on Monday, April 29, 3.00 pm CET to discuss:

🌐What are the foreign policy implications of populist leadership?

💡We explore the question w/ Erin Jenne, Mehmet Yavuz, Dean Schafer of Central European University CEU Democracy Institute & Daniel Hegedus Engaging Central Europe

Register⤵️
authlib.eu/populist-leade…

🇭🇷 Much is at stake in Croatia’s parliamentary elections tomorrow.

🔎 Engaging Central Europe's Dimitar Keranov D. Keranov, PhD argues that the outcome could have both domestic and external implications.

❗️A must-read ahead of tomorrow's vote ⤵️
gmfus.org/news/croatia-a…

📣 Thrilled to announce the 2024 class of #ReThinkCEE Fellows!

🔎As Central & Eastern Europe navigates profound changes, German Marshall Fund welcomes 12 nonresident fellows to study the consequences of illiberal & authoritarian challenges in the region

🔗Learn more: gmfus.org/news/gmf-annou…

🏳️‍🌈 'Despite being an EU member, Bulgaria is still far from dismantling systemic discrimination and ensuring full legal recognition and protection for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples,' writes Engaging Central Europe 's Asya Metodieva. bit.ly/3PWACuU

🇭🇷 Much is at stake in Croatia’s parliamentary elections on April 17.

⤵️ In his latest insight, Engaging Central Europe's Dimitar Keranov argues that the outcome could have not only domestic but also external implications. bit.ly/3VKevLN

❗️Last days to apply

We are #hiring a Hungarian program assistant in Engaging Central Europe to be based in Berlin.

📅Don't miss your chance, apply by April 1!

👉Check the vacancy here: gmfus.org/about/careers
(Program Assistant Engaging Central Europe)

🌐 'In the future, the B9 is likely to concentrate on the further enhancement of NATO’s footprint on the eastern flank.'

Engaging Central Europe fellow Tomáš A. NAGY looks at how the Bucharest Nine countries have taken robust action to address various challenges. bit.ly/3J2EOFL

💡New #ReThinkCEE policy paper💡

🛡️ What role for the Bucharest 9 on NATO's eastern flank?

💭 ReThinkCEE fellow Tomáš A. NAGY argues that B9 contributed to NATO's strategic deterrence, can boost its members' resilience & support 🇺🇦&🇲🇩's security

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gmfus.org/news/bucharest…

💥 AUTHLIB PI Daniel Hegedus German Marshall Fund will discuss today how democracy can be protected in the EU with Vice President of European Commission Věra Jourová, Heather Grabbe Bruegel & Márta Pardavi Hungarian Helsinki Committee

📽️ Follow the livestream from 12.00 CET!
👉bruegel.org/event/democrac…

💥How can we protect democracy in 🇪🇺?

Together w/ GLOBSEC & Bruegel we cordially invite you to join us for the Brussels stop of Vice President of European Commission Věra Jourová's Democracy Tour!

🗓️Mar 21, 1200 CET

👇Join in person or follow online!
gmfus.org/event/democrac…