News Publication Europeʿs overlooked allies: Why the Western Balkans matter for EU defence readiness This factsheet highlights how the Western Balkans (WB) can strengthen European defence readiness, both in terms of operational delivery and industrial capacity, provided they are integrated in EU’s policy thinking and key existing and...
News Publication Strategic partners at Europeʿs edge: Harnessing the Western Balkans for EU defence readiness The report “Europe’s Overlooked Allies: Why the Western Balkans Matter for EU Defence Readiness” explores the strategic importance of the Western Balkans in the context of the European Union’s pursuit of strategic autonomy and enhanced...
News Publication Youth Studies The Gender Gap Report: Mapping Youth Attitudes in Southeast Europe In a time when young men and women are diverging in their attitudes, beliefs, and values across the globe, this series takes a closer look at how that dynamic plays out in Southeast Europe. Drawing on survey data from nearly 9,000 young...
Publication Publication Social Democratic Politics and Values Publication Political Trends & Dynamics The Rise of Radical Right and Eurosceptic Political Forces and the Impact on the EU’s Enlargement Policy With war raging on the European Union’s eastern border and the bloc seeking to redefine its geopolitical identity, another political transformation is unfolding within: the growing influence of radical right and Eurosceptic parties. Once...
Publication Publication Social Democratic Politics and Values Publication Political Trends & Dynamics Factsheet: The Rise of Radical Right and Eurosceptic Political Forces and the Impact on the EU’s Enlargement Policy This factsheet provides a condensed outline on how the growing influence of radical right and Eurosceptic parties is reshaping EU politics—and what this means for the future of EU enlargement.
Publication Publication Social Democratic Politics and Values Publication Political Trends & Dynamics Learning from the 1990s: Germany’s Evolving Security Posture Despite steps toward military normalization, Germany remains a security recipient—de facto still reliant on American forces stationed on its territory. This enduring dependence complicates its aspirations for strategic autonomy and...
Publication Publication Social Democratic Politics and Values The quest for meaningful (interim) goals : Overview of different EU enlargement models The successful EU accession process relies on three key elements: first, a credible promise of membership in a reasonable timeframe; second, comprehensive negotiations during which candidate countries align their legal frameworks with EU...
Publication Publication Social Democratic Politics and Values Youth Study Southeast Europe 2024: Independent, but concerned When asked about the concerns that drive them regarding the future of their respective countries, youth in Southeast Europe place corruption and unemployment at the top. This is the result of the representative Southeast Europe Youth...
