“A Retreat on Europe’s Next Chapter: the European Democracy Shield” | Democracy Retreat #3
During Ursula von der Leyen’s first term as President of the European Commission, remarkable strides were made within the sphere of democratic innovation and citizen participation. A hallmark of this effort was the Conference on the Future of Europe, followed by the continuation of European Citizen Panels and the release of the Defence of Democracy […]
Elections in Georgia and Moldova: What Next for the Accession Path?
Enlargement policy is back at the top of the EU’s agenda after more than a decade. After the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, the granting of candidate status to Georgia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the launch of the Western Balkans Growth Plan, enlargement policy is experiencing a window of opportunity to […]
Open class on EU enlargement policy, November 21 [Seminário em Português]
“Historically, Portugal has been a supporter of the successive enlargement rounds of the EU, as much as any other existing Member State at the time. […] This was perceived as a form of solidarity with those States that were facing a situation similar to Portugal’s in the late 1970s and early 1980s, during the country’s […]
Vacancy Notice: TEPSA Project Assistant [Deadline Passed]
About TEPSA The Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) is an independent research network comprising 49 leading universities and research institutes in the field of European affairs throughout Europe, managed by the TEPSA Secretariat in Brussels. The TEPSA Secretariat manages and implements several EU-funded projects, within which it strives to maximise the policy and societal […]
“Charting New Paths: Democratic Innovations in the face of Populist Futures in Europe” | Democracy Retreat #2
In the past two decades, populism has surged worldwide, often challenging established democratic norms and structures while also increasing the risk of authoritarianism. Under the Chatham House Rule, this lunch dialogue explored the use and misuse of democratic innovations — such as referenda, participatory budgeting, and citizen assemblies— by populist agendas. It did so with […]
ActEU Doctoral School: “Democratic Frontiers – Charting Pathways for Trust and Participation in European Governance”
Political trust and legitimacy are foundational to the functioning of representative democracies, and especially during periods of significant change and turmoil. Since the founding of the European Union (EU), European democracies have undergone fundamental transformations, compounded by multiple crises. These coincide with societal polarisation, exemplified by political conflicts over migration, climate change, or gender, to […]
InvigoratEU Academy: “Making EU enlargement a success”
The European Union (EU) is currently amidst a rapidly changing geopolitical environment that has tested the resilience and adaptability of its enlargement and neighbourhood policies. The EU’s approach to enlargement has undergone significant transformation since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This includes opening accession talks with new candidate countries, granting candidate status to Georgia and […]
Vacancy Notice: TEPSA Financial Manager | Deadline September 22
About TEPSA The Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) is an independent research network comprising 49 leading universities and research institutes in the field of European affairs throughout Europe, managed by the TEPSA Secretariat in Brussels. The TEPSA Secretariat manages and implements several EU-funded projects, within which it strives to maximise the policy and societal […]
Job Vacancy: TEPSA Communications Officer (full time) [DEADLINE PASSED]
About TEPSA The Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) is an independent research network comprising 49 leading universities and research institutes in the field of European affairs throughout Europe, managed by the TEPSA Secretariat in Brussels. The TEPSA Secretariat manages and implements several EU-funded projects, within which it strives to maximise the policy and societal […]
“Forging the Future of Europe” | 50 years of TEPSA & the European Council
While national differences must be acknowledged in our pursuit of the European project, common challenges faced by the European Union must be addressed jointly: through our shared identity, interests and values we can work together to tackle Europe’s immediate and future priorities. In 1974, both the European Council (EUCO) and the Trans European Policy Studies […]
Job Vacancy: TEPSA Financial Manager (50%, 80% or full time, depending on the seniority level) [VACANCY CLOSED]
About TEPSA The Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) is an independent research network comprising 49 leading universities and research institutes in the field of European affairs throughout Europe, managed by the TEPSA Secretariat in Brussels. The TEPSA Secretariat manages and implements several EU-funded projects, within which it strives to maximise the policy and societal […]
TEPSA Academy 2024 on EU Enlargement Policy
The Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) organised the 5-day TEPSA Academy and Skills Lab. Co-funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme, the Academy included a 4-day Seminar, followed by a 1-day Skills Lab. It took place in Brussels and offered 21 students and young graduates an opportunity to gain first-hand insights from researchers, EU practitioners, […]
“Innovating democracy: the nexus between national and European democracy” | Democracy Retreat #1
NB. This event was by invitation only Within the EU’s evolving landscape, the proposed topics for discussion address the pressing need to understand how multi-layered levels of governance can exchange and learn from their experiences on democratic strengthening and renewal. As the EU contemplates enlargement and internal reforms, this closed-door lunch-dialogue, co-organised by TEPSA and […]
Free Art Exhibition: Democracy in Frames [CLOSED]
The Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) recently celebrated the culmination of its art award themed “What does democracy mean to you?” with an exhibition titled “Democracy in Frames”. It took place in the framework of the Horizon Europe project RECLAIM – Reclaiming Liberal Democracy in the Post-Factual Age”. What is democracy? How does art […]
Building Democratic Resilience in Europe | Panel at the Belgian PPC
To scrutinise the priorities and challenges of the incoming Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, TEPSA and its Belgian Member, the Egmont Institute, hosted the Belgian Pre-Presidency Conference on 23 and 24 November 2023 in Brussels. In the context of the Swedish Pre-Presidency Conference, the RECLAIM project supported a panel to discuss “Reclaiming Public Debate as an […]
Enlargement and the Future of Europe: Perspectives from Romania
“[There is] a strong belief expressed at the highest levels of the Romanian officials that pursuit of the enlargement policy remains essential for advancing the European project, given its transformative effect on the countries targeted by the accession process. Romania considers the geostrategic value of enlargement for the European Union as investment in a united, […]
Policy Conference, “From Elections to Everyday: Strategies against Disinformation in the EU”
More than 71% of Europeans regularly encounter ‘fake news’ (Eurobarometer, 2020). In an increasingly expansive, intricate, and contested digital landscape, re-evaluating internet safeguards and their connection with the European public is crucial for safeguarding European democracies. However, this necessitates active engagement from all sectors of society in formulating a comprehensive counter-disinformation plan and solutions. Against […]
From COP28 to Europe: Conclusions and strategies for climate policy (German-language event)
COP28, the UN Climate Change Conference, is taking place in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December 2023. The geopolitical negotiations are being watched with particular interest, as the reality of the climate crisis is drawing ever closer for many people. Particularly in 2023, climate catastrophes have caused great damage in Europe. All the more […]
Climate Change: a Second-Class Agenda in Slovakia?
“Despite climate change being an omnipresent agenda in Slovak politics, it has never established itself as a dominant political discourse, often being side-lined by other pressing issues” Climate change is the greatest global challenge of our times. It is a multidimensional crisis that affects us all in very different ways. It impacts all our policies […]
Climate Politics Unveiled: European, Finnish and Swedish Perspectives
The issue of climate change, in light of its cross-cutting and transnational nature, requires governments to step up and create effective policies capable of containing its threat to our societies. Political leaders bear the responsibility of crafting comprehensive strategies that transcend borders. In the face of this pressing challenge, political commitment is essential to implement […]
RADAR Public Debate Vienna: “Fake News – How Great Is the Danger for European Democracy?”
Fake news and disinformation campaigns have been booming not only since the Corona pandemic and the war in Ukraine. For a long time, external actors, such as Russia or China, have been trying to influence democratic processes in the EU and undermine the liberal model of democracy. The same applies to internal actors, e.g. anti-European […]
We’re Hiring! Join the TEPSA team as our new Project Assistant [DEADLINE PASSED]
About TEPSA The Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) is an independent research network comprising 49 leading universities and research institutes in the field of European affairs throughout Europe, managed by the TEPSA Secretariat in Brussels. The TEPSA Secretariat manages and implements several EU-funded projects, within which it strives to maximise the policy and societal […]
Speakers’ Corner: “Inside out: how ‘global’ is the UK’s foreign and defense policy and how ‘geo-political’ is the EU’s?”
In today’s crisis-ridden world, characterised by shifting balances of power, toxic information battles and polarised public opinions, the panel of experienced top diplomats will discuss the influence the UK and EU can wield and how to increase it for the benefit of peace and security and the defence of our European values and interests. How […]
Youth Workshop: “Youth in Action: Tackling disinformation in the EU”
“Youth in Action: Tackling Disinformation in the European Union” was a workshop which took place on 1 February 2024 in Brussels in the framework of TEPSA’s RADAR project. The event was coordinated by the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) and took place in English. Workshop objectives In the context of the upcoming European Parliament elections, the “Youth in Action” workshop […]
RADAR Public Debate Helsinki: “Societal resilience in the disinformation age”
The increasing complexity of the information ecosystem makes disinformation a security challenge. Especially social media channels offer malign actors unprecedented opportunities for information operations. How to protect democratic and open societies from the harmful effects of targeted disinformation campaigns is a question that requires a policy response both on the level of individual states and […]
RADAR Public Debate Rome: “Disinformation on migration: between facts and political narratives”
The issue of migration has become a focal point of public discourse in Europe on all sides of the political spectrum. However, amidst the cacophony of voices, a troubling phenomenon has emerged – the proliferation of disinformation. Misleading narratives and false claims about migration not only undermine the democratic process but also hinder the development […]
Call for Submissions: TEPSA Art Award – “Democracy in Frames” [DEADLINE PASSED]
“Rediscovering the Essence of Democracy in a Post-Truth Era” What is democracy? Why is it important? And how does it affect our lives? We want to explore these questions and more, and we want to hear from you! But don’t just tell us – SHOW US – by submitting your art to “Democracy in Frames”. […]
RADAR Youth Lab Vienna: Fake News – How dangerous is it for the European Democracy?
Fake news and disinformation are flourishing not only since the beginning of the COVID 19-pandemic and the war in Ukraine. External actors, such as Russia and China, have been trying to negatively influence democratic processes in the European Union and undermine the liberal model of democracy already for a long time. The same goes for […]
RADAR Youth Lab Helsinki: Disinformation by Foreign Actors
The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) organised an event on 27 October 2023 that aimed to train the participants in recognising and fighting disinformation. The Youth Lab consisted of small group workshops led by experts. Participants delved into disinformation by foreign actors on different media platforms in three groups. Each group worked on a different media outlet: The […]
RADAR Youth Lab Kraków: Disinformation on LGBTQIA+ persons
We live amongst information chaos. Everyday we are bombarded with news whose veracity and credibility may be difficult to assess. New media have brought an unprecedented experience of being exposed to a permanent stream of news. But at the same time they have been used to spread fallacies, conspiracy theories and politically biased portrayals. Populist […]
TEPSA Training: “Inside the European Parliament”
Are you looking to enhance your knowledge of the European Parliament, its functions, its role, its impact? Are you aiming to enhance your skillset and employability? Do you want to know how you can make a difference in the upcoming European Parliament elections in June 2024? In the framework of the ActEU project, the Trans European Policy Studies Association […]
“Reclaiming Public Debate as an EU Response to Post-Truth Challenges” | Panel at the Spanish PPC
To scrutinise the priorities and challenges of the incoming Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, TEPSA and its Spanish Member Institute, the Elcano Royal Institute, hosted the Spanish Pre-Presidency Conference on 1 and 2 June 2023 in Madrid. In the context of the Swedish Pre-Presidency Conference, the RECLAIM project supported a panel to discuss “Reclaiming Public Debate […]
Climate Change and the Future of Europe
While the ambitious objectives outlined in the EU’s Green Deal aim at making Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, national implementation greatly varies depending on local geographies, history, culture, economics, and politics. As part of the ongoing efforts of the TEPSA Network to analyse pan-European climate action, TEPSA and the European Institute of Romania (EIR) co-organised […]
Climate Policy of Ukraine After the War: Revisit Climate Goals to Increase Ambition
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has affected lives and livelihoods, not only disrupting supply chains, but also threatening energy security and food availability in Ukraine and the world. In the midst of this context, it could be expected that climate ambitions might take the back seat, that efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate […]
RADAR Youth Lab Turin: The Migratory Phenomena Between Facts and Political Narrative
The RADAR project aims to investigate the spread of disinformation in the European Union and specific national contexts. As part of this project, a Youth Lab was held on May 10, 2023, at Collegio Carlo Alberto. This interactive workshop between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm is designed for young people between the 18 and 30 years-old and aims to explore the […]
RADAR Youth Lab Berlin: Dismantle Disinformation on Climate Change
The spread of disinformation is a constant challenge for democratic societies in Europe. It has the potential to undermine democratic processes and enhance societal polarisation. At the same time climate change is arguably one of the most pressing global issues that we face today and tomorrow. It has become a contested sphere of intense political […]
TEPSA Academy 2023 – EU Climate & Energy Policies
Call for Applications: “Visiting Fellowship for Ukrainian Researchers”, [DEADLINE PASSED]
Supporting the Ukrainian academic and think tank community is highly important to maintain and encourage exchanges between the Ukrainian people and the European Union (EU) in the context of the ongoing horrendous war against Ukraine. As a trans-European research network, the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) further aims at encouraging the production of academic […]
Towards a Climate Neutral Europe: Building Unity from Diversity
Climate change is the greatest global challenge of our times. It is a multidimensional crisis that affects us all in very different ways. It impacts all our policies and our way of life, and it interacts with and other overarching geopolitical transformations like Russia’s aggression of Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic and the future of our […]
Kick-Off Meeting: “ActEU – Activating European Citizens’ Trust in Times of Crises and Polarization”
The new Horizon Europe-funded ActEU project was launched on 28 March 2023. The Project’s kick-off meeting was organised by TEPSA in Brussels; all consortium members were present at the meeting in order to meet with representatives of the funding body, and to discuss the first phases of implementation for the project. You can read the event’s agenda here. […]
TEPSA Student Contest 2023: “The future of Europe in the context of Russia’s war in Ukraine” [DEADLINE PASSED]
Russia’s war in Ukraine has drastically changed the geopolitical environment, challenging the foundations of European and international security. In addition to its security implications (strategic shifts in terms of military support, increased defence capabilities, renewed transatlantic partnership and revamped debate about EU and NATO enlargement), the war has had a major societal impact by causing […]
EU-Wirtschaftssanktionen wird es jetzt eng für Russland?
The European Union has responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with far-reaching countersanctions. Never before has a powerful state been sanctioned so extensively. From financial restrictions, such as the freezing of foreign reserve assets, the exclusion of banks from the SWIFT payment system, the ban on buying Russian bonds, to export restrictions on high technology […]
Implications of the Russian War of Aggression: Perspectives from Poland, Ukraine and Serbia
How the Russian war of aggression is perceived in Poland and Serbia? What does the war mean for the Future of Europe? Join us for a discussion covering Polish, Ukrainian and Serbian points of view of the ongoing war and its implications. The discussion in this panel focused on European views on Russia, different perspectives […]
“The Future of the Union and its Fundamental Values” | Panel at the Swedish PPC
To scrutinise the priorities and challenges of the Presidency, TEPSA and its Swedish Member Institute, the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, hosted the Swedish Pre-Presidency Conference on 1 and 2 December 2022 in Stockholm and livestreamed online. In the context of the Swedish Pre-Presidency Conference, the RECLAIM project supported a panel to discuss “The Future of the Union and its […]
Panel at the Swedish PPC: “The Reconstruction of Ukraine and the Future of Europe”Panel at the Swedish PPC:
To scrutinise the priorities and challenges of the Presidency, TEPSA and its Swedish Member Institute, the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, hosted the Swedish Pre-Presidency Conference on 1 and 2 December 2022 in Stockholm and livestreamed online. In the context of the Swedish Pre-Presidency Conference, the DiCE project supported a panel to discuss “The Reconstruction of Ukraine and the […]
Opinions on Russia: Convergence or Divergence of Views?
The discussion in this webinar focused on European views on Russia. The publication Russia and the Future of Europe. Views from the Capitals was presented by one of its editors. Thereafter three of the contributing authors joined in the discussion on how and why the views among European countries differ and how they may have changed after […]
Russia and the Future of Europe: Lessons Learnt and Future Prospects
Russia’s illegal and brutal war against Ukraine has led to a profound change in Europe’s security landscape, and powerfully questioned the Russia policy of the European Union and many of its Member States, including Finland. The EU has responded to Russia’s military aggression with unprecedented sanctions, as well as providing Ukraine economic assistance and military […]
DiCE Townhall: “Should Flexibility and Multi-Speed Europe Become the Norm in European Integration?”
In the framework of the project ‘DiCE – Differentiation: Clustering Excellence’, on 11 November 2022, the Institute of International Relations Prague in cooperation with the Prague European Summit and Trans European Policy Study Association organized a Townhall Meeting titled ‘Should flexibility and multi-speed Europe become the norm in European integration?’ In the past several years, […]
Conference: “Differentiation: Clustering Excellence (DiCE) Conference on Ukraine”
Since the Russian attack in late February 2022, the war in Ukraine has had profound and immediate effects on Europe. Within a short span of time, fundamental aspects and assumptions of the European contract have been redefined, and the European integration processes have accelerated dramatically in a number of core state- and policy areas. These […]
DiCE Scenario Marathon
The Istituto Affari Internationalli organized a Scenario Marathon event with policy makers and stakeholders in Brussels. At the event participants discussed possible future scenarios of three policy areas: Economic and Monetary Union and the Single Market; EU foreign, security and defence policy; and the Area of freedom, security and justice, including migration. Building upon these scenario exercises […]