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How has Russia's invasion of Ukraine reshaped the EU's Eastern neighbourhood policy and has the new policy affected the strategies of the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries? 🔍 In their new article published on Policy Studies, FIIA's Ryhor Nizhnikau and Arkady Moshes from the Institute's Russia, the EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood and Eurasia research programme examine the policy responses to the war of the EU and the countries of the EU-Russia contested neighbourhood. They specifically highlight the shifts in two key attributes of the EU's foreign policy, which have traditionally defined its neighbourhood policy: its relations with Russia and the inclusiveness of the EaP countries in the European project. Read the full article ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dby5mqS2 #researchpaper #europeanunion #ukraine #eap

74 years ago, Robert Schuman presented his Declaration on the Future of Europe. It marked the beginning of the European project as we know it nowadays, led firstly by the creation of a common market of coal and steel aiming to ensure peace solidarity in Europe. The EU is a project to ensure peace in Europe, but today we face possibly one of the toughest moments to the endurance of peace. The invasion of Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East, migratory movements, far right and other disruptive tendencies pose a grave threat to our stability. As Schuman mentioned at the beginning of his Declaration "World peace cannot be safeguarded without the making of creative efforts proportionate to the dangers which threaten it”. To that end, we must find ways to endure and further develop the European project. In addition, we need to focus on solidarity again, as fellow Europeans. The European project is not something finished and we should not take it for granted. As Europeans we all must be aware of the importance of the EU and fight for it. We also must actively participate in the decisions made in the European Institutions, and the first step is to place your vote for the next elections (June 9th in Portugal). Quoting Schuman again, “Europe will not be made all at once, or according to a single plan: it will be formed through concrete measures which bring about a de facto solidarity." Let’s celebrate today our biggest achievement as European citizens and take the stand by voting next month. #EU #Europeanelections #vote #Schumandeclaration #Europeday #Europe

A Defining Vote this Fall: Our Choices Shape Our Future - an OpEd by Iulian Groza of IPRE - Institutul pentru Politici și Reforme Europene for our #OpenSpace Moldova’s European path has been long and difficult, marked by ups and downs, but also recoveries. Despite domestic political events and regional geopolitical challenges, we have persevered. The war launched by Russia against Ukraine not only affected the security architecture in Europe, but also prompted a shift in the EU’s enlargement policy. Today, Moldova is closer than ever to EU membership. As a candidate country, we officially launched accession negotiations in June 2024. This step is not just a bureaucratic step, but symbolizes Moldova’s strategic decision to align with the European project, distancing itself from the Soviet past and the lingering shadow of Russia’s influence. In just two and a half years, we together with Ukraine and the EU, have made a significant leap: from being an associated state with no clear accession perspective in December 2021 to becoming a country that could join the EU within the next six years. More here: https://lnkd.in/dS_NGif8

Europe is at a crossroads. The continent, once a bastion of stability, is facing a perfect storm of challenges that are reshaping its political, economic, and social landscape. #europe #europeanunion #geopolitical https://lnkd.in/dUQhv7ka

🇺🇦🇪🇺President #Zelenskyy: “Today the #EU has made a long-awaited decision: €50 billion for #Ukraine. A support program. A long-term program for four years. This means Ukrainians have financial guarantees for our social stability. The decision was adopted today at the meeting of the European Council – at the level of leaders. The Ukrainian team and our friends in the EU have been working quite thoroughly and actively for this decision – through various channels and at various levels. Europe has demonstrated exactly the kind of unity that is needed. 27 countries – together. The EU institutions – in full cooperation. This is a clear signal to Moscow that Europe will withstand and that Europe will not be broken by any destructive waves that the Kremlin always comes up with. But at the same time, it is a clear signal across the Atlantic that Europe is taking on commitments. Security commitments. Strong commitments. We are waiting for America's decisions.” #StandWithUkraine #stoprussia #russiaisaterroriststate #SupportUkraine

🔍 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 by #SvenBiscop "𝗜𝗳 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮 “𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀” 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮, 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗼𝘃𝗮? 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮?" @EGMONT - Royal Institute for International Relations 1️⃣ At the very least, the EU should prepare contingency plans for non-belligerent support to #Georgia and #Moldova, up to the same massive scale as for #Ukraine if necessary 2️⃣ By accepting new candidates, the EU has de facto altered its geopolitical situation. That must now be reflected in an updated strategy 3️⃣ On 28 February 2024, the day before Putin’s annual speech in parliament, Transnistria asked Russia for protection against Moldova, the state from which the region has broken away #Geopolitics #EUEnlargement 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 👉 bit.ly/3UZiG6f

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces plans to establish a parliamentary assembly for BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa)! Aimed at strengthening cooperation and dialogue among member states, the move marks a significant step towards greater global South integration. The proposed parliament will facilitate exchange of ideas, best practices, and legislative expertise, fostering deeper collaboration on trade, security, and sustainable development. #BRICSParliament #GlobalSouth #MultipolarWorld #SouthSouthCooperation

The support package from the #EU is a €50B game-changer for #Ukraine. Two outstanding matters however: The #UnitedStatesCongress deadlock over billions of #militaryaid to Ukraine; and Top #UkraineGeneral #ValeriiZaluzhnyi who refuses to quit at the order of #UkrainePresident #VolodymyrZelenskyy. If the #EU can get its act together despite #ViktorOrban, then the #US can too! In #democracies #civilleadership rules #militaryleadership. As the #Clausewitz cliche goes: “#War is the continuation of #politics by other means”

Terrifically insightful piece from Daniel Hegedus on how the EU can put an end to the ridiculous farce that is Hungary's EU Presidency. Just one week in, he is the awful punchline many thought he would be. Orban's sole purpose for the next 6 months will be to make as much of a quagmire of the EU that he can. Hungary needs to be frozen out of anything even remotely resembling policy. And he is doing this now, cynically starting quickly with his visits to pariah states (just waiting for Pyongyang), in the hiatus while things still are being played out with the choosing of leadership of the Commission. "...member states can cut Hungary’s presidency short by applying the legal tools identified by the committee to bring forward Poland’s presidency from January 1, 2025 to September 1 or sooner. In parallel, they should conclude the first stage of the Article 7 procedure against Hungary to justify breaking with the treaty-based principle of “equal rotation” of the Presidency." #Hungary #EU #EuropeanUnion #Farce #EUPresidency #CounciloftheEU #EUForeignPolicy

📣 Dear EU leaders, As you gather for the #EUCO meeting on 17 and 18 October, our Union's core values must guide your actions. With Ukraine, the Middle East, competitiveness and migration on the agenda, the stakes are high. From stepping up support for Ukraine to tackling the escalating crisis in the Middle East, to offering a human response to mass-population movements, we need decisive, united action. 🌍 Now more than ever, our shared European values must guide us towards peace, unity and solidarity. Read our statement 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYuN_2u6