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Join us in analyzing the #EuropeanUnion's #enlargementpolicy, examining how strategic adjustments respond to the political landscapes of #Cyprus, the #Balkans, #Moldova, and #Ukraine. Understand the implications for #EU-$Türkiye relations and broader #European stability. Watch our detailed discussion: https://lnkd.in/dA9_rjYN

📢We & FIEC EU are in Berlin for the Ukraine Recovery Conference In a side event on Perspectives for Ukraine’s Economy, we’ll stress: 🔵conditions for sustainable reconstruction of #Ukraine 🟡importance of strong social dialogue to achieve it. 👉https://bit.ly/3Xhi2lF

In today's fragile world, Europe must step up and take the lead. It's crucial that the newly elected European Parliament members and future Commissioners focus on addressing global fragility. This requires not just political attention, but also adequate funding for both immediate humanitarian needs and long-term development measures. By supporting efforts that strengthen societal and governance structures, Europe can help build sustainable peace. #InternationalCooperation is key, and Europe's role has never been more important. Full article: https://lnkd.in/dBC8uJ4B Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Enabel Jean Van Wetter Ursula von der Leyen European Commission European Parliament

The EU’s response to recent crises shows its remarkable maturity and resilience. With solid unity and strategic decisions, the EU is shaping a bright future that promises prosperity and stability for all Europeans. Europe is stronger together! #EuropeanUnion #EUStrength #FutureIsEurope #eu #uk

Dive into the latest insights from the International Cooperation Annual Report 2023!📜 Discover where the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation provided crucial assistance during crises and conflicts, and explore the sustainable successes achieved by the #SDC and #SECO State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. Explore the full report 👇! #InternationalCooperation #AnnualReport

Today, we conclude our conference, "New Momentum: #WesternBalkans on the Road to EU Enlargement," with discussion sessions 4 and 5. ➡️ We began the day with session 4: "External Actors and their Influence on the EU Enlargement Process." What role do external actors play within the democratization process, and what geopolitical interests are they pursuing? What role does #disinformation play? Our participants addressed these questions and engaged with expert input from Dr. Jens Bastian and Dr. Marina Vulovic. Thanks also to Wouter Zweers for moderating this important discussion. ➡️ Our final session, "Reducing Political Polarization as a Prerequisite for EU Accession," featured input on the polarization of political debate, how it impacts the enlargement process, and how it can be contained. We are grateful for input and participation from the #Bundestag as well as #CivilSociety - Thomas Hacker, MdB, Christian Petry, MdB, Dr. Christina Griessler of netPOL, and Petr Cermak of AMO - Association for International Affairs, as well as moderator Dr Ardita Abazi Imeri. After lunch, we'll head to the Spree for a cultural excursion and some final exchanges over dinner before saying goodbye, at least until our next Aspen Western Balkans Initiative conference! #AspenWB

Excerpt of the #CH new Strategy on Foreign Policy: "Overall, the strategic orientation of international cooperation in 2021–24 has proven its worth. Cooperation activities have had to be adapted time and again due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war against #ukraine, coups, state over-indebtedness and numerous natural catastrophes. Switzerland has demonstrated that it has the necessary flexibility to deal with this. Flexibility will also be a feature of the #internationalcooperation Strategy 2025–28, which will place more emphasis on areas like health, promotion of #foodsecurity and democracy. " https://lnkd.in/dE64Qtdq

By becoming more upfront, sticking to its values and making use of negative conditionality (besides offering positive incentives), the #EU can pursue a more effective #geopolitical approach on #transformative terms towards the #WesternBalkans. That's what Milena Rossokhatska and I argue in our latest The Clingendael Institute policy brief. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e9Zpep2B

Join us on 𝟮𝟯 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗧 for a webinar on '𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗼𝘃𝗮'𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗨 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀'. In this webinar, we will explore domestic political developments in Moldova in the run-up to the upcoming presidential elections and EU referendum, taking place in the context of significant geopolitical challenges. Our expert panel will offer key insights into current dynamics revolving around Moldova’s democratic consolidations, its westward shift towards Europe, and the question how external pressure, including security threats by Russia, are influencing the country’s future trajectory. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗮, Program Director of European Integration, Expert-Grup, Chișinău 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗶𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻, Research Fellow, German Council on Foreign Relations of Foreign Relations, Berlin 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗧𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿, REDEMOS Deputy Coordinator, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim Registration is required: https://lnkd.in/dVYvegAb #REDEMOSWebinar #REDEMOSExperts #REDEMOS_eu #HorizonEurope #EUdemocracysupport #EUeasternneighbourhood #Moldova