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.
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Are we returning to “The German Question”, which we thought had been dealt with at unification? Although “The German Question” has deep historical roots, its return is indicative of a European crisis: economic fractures, institutions in deadlock, relative withdrawal of France and the UK on...
Belgium has historically been a pro-European country. It depends on trade and foreign investment. As a small country, it benefits from being part of an institutional framework that balances the power of bigger Member States. The lack of a strong sense of national identity also helps to explain...
The Danes are generally happy with the EU’s level of economic integration and are proponents of furthering the integration of the single market. However, they are sceptical when it comes to the EU’s federal trimmings and EU process standards in social and employment policies.
If Lithuania did not enter the EU with specific objectives in mind, it has clearly benefited from its membership. Membership has allowed the country to catch up economically, to join the Single Market and expand business opportunities. Its adoption of the euro in the midst of the Eurozone...
Greece has a record as a pro-integration country. Yet, the sovereign debt crisis and the adjustment programmes have sapped the Eurozone’s and the EU’s image, especially regarding its capacity to provide a framework for economic prosperity. Still, the refugee crisis proves that EU membership...
In France, Europe basically expresses four objectives: peace, parity with Germany, economic development, and leveraging French power. But today, the feeling abounds that none of these objectives are really being achieved.
The Czech Republic has moved from being a pro-EU country focused on benefits it can reap, such as the freedom of movement, to a more sceptic country in recent years. The critiques against the EU date back to the accession and do not focus on the integration process, but rather on the...
One of Bulgaria’s paradoxes is that 25 years after the collapse of communism and almost ten years of EU membership, it seems to be quite unhappy with the transition but rather happy with its EU membership. In this way, the EU continues to be a beacon outside rather than the reality inside the...
Due to geopolitical constellations, Austria could be seen as “a rather late” comer to the European Union (it joined in 1995). The rationale to join remains relevant: protection of wealth and securing a prosperous future. Being very reliant on export, the access to the single market is...
Despite the difficult economic crisis Ireland has experienced and the implementation of a far-reaching bailout programme, the Irish continue to believe that their EU membership has been positive in political and economic terms. As a small state in the EU, Ireland hopes to continue to be able...
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<...>
Lunch debate introduced by Constantin Chira-Pascanut, PhD Candidate, History Department, University of Victoria.
This debate forms part of the "Ifri's Tuesdays in Brussels".
Participation Fee (Except members): 10€
As part of the Ifri Energy Breakfast Roundtable, A seminar with Slavtcho Neykov, Director, Energy Community Secretariat, Vienne, and Stefan Bouzarovski, Research, University of Birmingham.
Discussant : Adélaïde Boodts, Junior...
Lunch debate introduced in French by Domenico Rossetti di Valdalbero, DG Research, European Commission and author of "Mapping European integration through its cities" (HOMES INTERNATIONAL S.A., 2009, 220 pages).
This debate forms part of the "Ifri's Tuesdays in Brussels"...
International Conference organized by the Austro-French Centre (CFA) and IFRI.
...Lunch debate introduced by Christian Schülke, Ifri Brussels, author of " Les usages politiques du passé dans les relations germano-polonaises " (L"Harmattan, 2009, 220 pages) and Justyna Gotkowska, German Department, Centre for Eastern Studies, Warsaw.
Lunch debate introduced by Alina Mungiu-Pippidi, Professor, Hertie School of Governance and a projection of the documentary "Where Europe ends" (www.whereeuropeends.eu).
This debate forms part of the "Ifri's...
Lunch debate introduced by Vivien Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration, Professor of International Relations and Director of the Center for International Relations at Boston University.
Discussant: Mario Telo, Vice-President of...
