European issues are transversely covered by almost all programs of Ifri. 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.
Secretary General of the Study Committee on Franco-German Relations (Cerfa)
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Like most “traditional” industries, for several years the space industry has been faced with the challenges of digital technology. So, the European space industry is dealing with new actors from digital technology, which are mainly American start-ups or Silicon Valley giants...
As China elaborates on the design of its "Belt and Road Initiative" (OBOR), the place of Europe within this project is slowly but surely taking shape.
Contrary to other immigration societies such as the United States, Canada or Australia, migrations is not a core element of European narratives on shared identity. Each country maintains a very particular understanding of his migratory past and on the extent to which it should become part of...
Relations between Russia and the West have deteriorated dramatically in recent years. The institutional foundations of cooperative security in Europe and the rules and principles they represent are rapidly disappearing.
The Brexit referendum demonstrated the fundamental reticence of the British to embrace the ethos underpinning the European construction, the powerlessness of politicians to explain it clearly to the public, the particular difficulties of the main political parties involved, as well as the...
Facing turmoil on its eastern and southern borders, the European Union has sought some answers by revising its European Neighbourhood Policy and releasing a reviewed Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy. Beyond these documents, what is the real...
Innovation, entrepreneurship, growth and competitiveness go hand in hand. This short paper looks at two areas where the EU plays a role to help drive innovation: regulation and financing.
What will become of US foreign policy under Donald Trump? A selection of Ifri researchers has come together to offer their thoughts on this question. Our experts cover an array of topics through 14 contributions, ranging from the future Sino-American relations, through US engagement in the...
France may be ready to take the initiative again in the EU, but it does not know where to press on.
Once ratified, the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) could ultimately eliminate all tariff barriers between the European Union and Canada. CETA is also a new generation Free-Trade Agreement: it includes the opening of public procurement, the facilitation of cross investments...
Déjeuner-débat introduit en anglais par Meni Styliadou, Head European Public Affairs, Novartis.
Ce débat s'inscrit dans la série des "Mardis de l'Ifri à Bruxelles".
Frais de participation (excepté membres): 10€
Lunch debate introduced by Tony Chafer, University of Portsmouth and Gordon Cumming, Cardiff University.
This debate forms part of the "Ifri's Tuesdays in Brussels" and will take place exceptionally on Friday.
Lunch debate introduced in French by Etienne de Durand, Senior Research fellow, Director of security studies Center, Ifri and Xavier Païtard, Vice amiral d"escadre, Military Representative of France to the EU and NATO.
This debate forms part of the "Ifri...
Lunch-debate introduced in French by Dorothée Schmid, Research Fellow, in charge of Turkey program, Ifri.
This debate forms part of the "Ifri's Tuesdays in Brussels".
Participation fees (except members): 10€
Lunch debate introduced by Andris Piebalgs, Commissioner for Development, European Commission.
This debate forms part of the "Ifri's Tuesdays in Brussels".
Participation Fee (Except members): 10€
Conference organized by the Austro-French Centre (CFA) and IFRI.
With Peter JANKOWITSCH, Secretary General, Austro-French Centre; Dominique DAVID, Executive Director, French...
In the context of the economic crisis budget deficit became a major issue in public debate. This Ifri event will address questions as follows:
-What are the major changes to be expected by the SEC 95 revision?
-How is the debt of public enterprises integrated into the debt...
Lunch debate introduced by Johannes Laitenberger, Head of Cabinet of President Barroso, European Commission.
This debate forms part of the "Ifri's Tuesdays in Brussels".
Participation Fee (Except members): 10€
Lunch debate introduced in French by Sébastien Gricourt, Former Political Adviser at UNMIK, Prime Minister Office and KFOR.
This debate forms part of the "Ifri's Tuesdays in Brussels" and takes place exceptionally on Wednesday.
Participation Fee (Except members): 10...
On the occasion of the XV fifteenth EU-Russia Forum in Brussels, organized by the Institut français des relations internationales (Ifri), the
German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) and the Institute of Contemporary Development (INSOR), H.E. Alexander Kwaśniewski<...>
