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European issues are transversely covered by most of Ifri's centers and programs.

Some programs pay particular attention to these themes: the Study Committee for French-German relations (CERFA), the French-Austrian Center for European Convergence (CFA).

All European themes — institutional, economic, citizenship, security — are subject to specific studies and debates.

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Dominique DAVID

Advisor to the Executive Chairman, editor-in-chief of Politique étrangère and co-director of RAMSES

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david@ifri.org
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Claude-France ARNOULD

Special Advisor to the President for European Affairs 

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Éric-André MARTIN

Secretary General of the Study Committee on Franco-German Relations (Cerfa)

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martin@ifri.org
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Marie KRPATA

Research Fellow, Study Committee on Franco-German Relations (Cerfa) 

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Austro-French Centre for Rapprochement in Europe (ÖFZ)
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 The Austro-French Centre for Rapprochement in Europe (ÖFZ) is a French-Austrian intergovernmental organization, founded following an initiative by then Prime Minister Jacques Chirac and Federal Chancellor Bruno Kreisky having the objective to develop economic relations...
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25/05/2023

European and Japanese Soft Power Signal Renewed Influence of G7

By: Céline PAJON

The G7 summit in Hiroshima showcased a new international order in the making: in a world where security is indivisible, the priority should be to uphold a collectively shaped rules-based order and find a modus vivendi with China. The G7 can work toward this by taking into account the...

Publications - External Publications - External Articles
Economy - United States - Asia - China - Taïwan - Indo-Pacific Strategies - Europe
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10/05/2023

EU's China policy staying on track despite intensifying debate Think China, May 2023

By: Marc JULIENNE

While French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to China is viewed by some to be an exercise in stirring the pot, this does not mean that the European boat has veered off course. The EU is used to robust debate among and within member states, and can take this as another opportunity to...

Publications - External Publications - External Articles
Asia - China - Taïwan - Indo-Pacific Strategies - Europe
LNG Key Trade Routes and Choke Points
12/04/2023

The Strategic Repositioning of LNG: Implications for Key Trade Routes and Choke Points Études de l'Ifri, Ifri, April 2023

By: Leslie PALTI-GUZMAN, Marc-Antoine EYL-MAZZEGA

2022 saw the climax so far of the weaponization of energy. Following its geopolitical demise, Russia has undertaken its own gas amputation, moving from a super energy power status to a diminished role with uncertain prospects and only hard options left.

Publications - Études de l'Ifri
Energy & Climate - Climate policies and energy transition - China - Europe - Russia / Eurasia
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01/04/2023

China/United States: Europe off Balance Études de l'Ifri, Ifri, April 2023

By: Thomas GOMART, Marc HECKER, (eds.) , Alain ANTIL, Jérémy BACHELIER, Marc-Antoine EYL-MAZZEGA, Diana-Paula GHERASIM, Marc JULIENNE, Tatiana KASTOUEVA-JEAN, Éric-André MARTIN, Laurence NARDON, Françoise NICOLAS, Céline PAJON, Alice PANNIER, Isabelle SAINT-MEZARD, Jean-Loup SAMAAN, John SEAMAN, Elie TENENBAUM, Mathilde VELLIET

As French President Emmanuel Macron (accompanied by Ursula von der Leyen) is on a state visit to China, some twenty Ifri researchers decipher the stakes of the U.S./China/Europe strategic triangle.

Publications - Études de l'Ifri
Themes - United States - China - Europe
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30/03/2023

The Cumbersome Legacy of the SPD’s Policy Towards Vladimir Putin’s Russia Allemagne d'aujourd'hui, No. 243, January-March 2023

By: Hans STARK

The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) looks back with pride on the history of its Ostpolitik, which it sees as having paved the way for German reunification. With the firm will to continue this Ostpolitik after the end of the Cold War, SPD politicians of the last 20 years have...

Publications - External Publications - External Articles
Germany (Cerfa) - Germany on the world stage - Europe
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07/12/2022

The German Government's Support Plan for Households and Businesses: How to Compensate for the Double Energy and Economic Shock? Notes du Cerfa, No. 173, Ifri, December 2022

By: Sandra PARTHIE

In response to Russia's illegal attack on Ukraine, EU member states have issued a series of economic sanctions against Russia. This also includes moratoria on certain products, e.g., in the energy sector.

Publications - Notes de l'Ifri - Notes du Cerfa
Climate policies and energy transition - Germany (Cerfa) - Germany on the world stage - Europe
Discours du Président Joe Biden aux côtés des Premiers ministres Scott Morrison et Boris Johnson, Washington, 15 septembre 2021
18/10/2022

The historical heritage of AUKUS: Australia-United States-United Kingdom relations since 1900 Etudes de l'Ifri, October 2022

By: Pierre GROSSER

The signing of the AUKUS partnership agreement between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom in September 2021 seems to have reconstituted a natural coalition between “Anglo-Saxon” states. This solidarity generates contradictory judgments. 

Publications - Études de l'Ifri
Security and Defense - United States - Asia - Europe
25
May
2023
Thursday 25 May 2023
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from 10:00 to 11:00 - Videoconferences

Reconciling the Green Deal with Europe’s Competitiveness – What Industrial Policy is needed? Videoconferences

Europe has embarked upon a vast process of decarbonizing its economy by 2050. The EU approach to guide this collective transformation within only 30 years is marked – as currently designed – by means of regulatory pressure and a myriad of legislative pieces.

Germany (Cerfa) - Germany on the world stage - Europe
17
May
2023
Wednesday 17 May 2023
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from 18:00 to 19:45 - External Events

Hungary, European Democracy and the Rule of Law in the Age of Geopolitics Seminar - This event will be held in presential at the Central European University in Budapest or to follow in livestream.

The outbreak of Russia’s war in Ukraine, with its international repercussions, has shaped new geopolitical realities and affected the continent in profound ways. 

Europe - Austro-French Centre for Rapprochement in Europe (ÖFZ)
09
Jun
2022
Thursday 09 June 2022
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from 12:30 to 14:00 - Conférences

Toward a New European Security Order? Foreign Policy Shifts in Response to Russia’s War on Ukraine Ifri Conferences

Russia’s war on Ukraine has shaken the foundations of Western foreign policy and the multilateral rules-based order. Institutions built to preserve this order – like NATO, the G7, and the EU – have had to rethink their threat assessments and postures. France, Germany, Italy, and the UK have...

Security and Defense - Germany (Cerfa) - Europe - Russia / Eurasia
17
Jan
2022
Monday 17 January 2022
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from 11:30 to 13:00 - Videoconferences

What is the Liberal Agenda of the "Traffic Light" Coalition? Franco-German Perspectives Visioconférence

The end of Angela Merkel's term of office marks the beginning of a new political era in Germany. Known for its stability and the longevity of its leaders, German politics will now be dominated by three parties in a so-called "Traffic Light" coalition comprising the Social Democratic Party (SPD...

Germany (Cerfa) - Domestic Politics – Elections - Europe
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11/04/2023

Does Macron's stance on Taiwan weaken G7 deterrence against China?

By: Céline PAJON, quoted by Gabriel Dominguez in the Japan Times

One of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s top goals for next month’s Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima is to create a united front on issues like China and Ukraine. But finding a unified approach to dealing with Beijing’s assertiveness might have just become harder.<...>

media - Ifri in the Media
Asia - China - Japan - Taïwan - Indo-Pacific Strategies - Europe
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07/04/2023

Europe is ‘counting on China’ to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, leaders tell Xi Jinping in Beijing

By: Marc JULIENNE, quoted by Finbarr Bermingham in the South China Morning Post

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron deliver united message to Chinese president during visit ; but as French leader signed over 20 business deals on China trip, EU chief took sterner line with Xi on economic grievances, human rights and Taiwan

media - Ifri in the Media
Asia - China - Taïwan - Europe
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05/04/2023

France’s Emmanuel Macron to Press Xi Jinping on China’s Support of Russia

By: Marc JULIENNE, quoted by Noemie Bisserbe in the Wall Street Journal

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to press Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a trip to China this week to limit support for Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to French officials, amid growing Western concerns over Beijing’s deepening economic and political ties...

media - Ifri in the Media
Asia - China - Europe
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14/03/2023

Are US military drills in Asia-Pacific a veiled attempt to curb Chinese power?

By: Marc JULIENNE, interviewed by Natasha Li for France 24

Recent US military activity in the Asia-Pacific is on the rise, including drills in the Philippines and South Korea as well as a submarine deal struck between the US and Australia. China has, meanwhile, accused the US of encircling the country. FRANCE 24 speaks with an expert to shed light on...

media - Ifri in the Media
Americas - United States - Asia - China - Japan - Korean Peninsula - Taïwan - Europe