In an uncertain world, the relationship between Europe and the United States has become more important than ever. At the same time, it is in a state of change. Ahead of the US presidential election, Marianne Riddervold analyses the transatlantic link and discusses ways forward for Europe. (2024:21epa)
The European Union is taking determined steps towards further enlargement. This process invokes important political and institutional questions as well as geo-strategical considerations, and how these questions are answered will be decisive for the future shape and direction of the Union. To analyse these crucial issues, SIEPS gathered leading experts on enlargement for a full-day conference. Recordings of the speeches held during the conference are now available.
In this special episode of Sieps Podcast, Commissioner Věra Jourová is interviewed. The podcast was recorded during EU Days in Lund and focuses on Jourová's ten years as Commissioner, the EU's core values and democratic challenges.
Recent publications in English
Agriculture will be a particularly difficult issue for the forthcoming enlargement of the EU. In this analysis professor emeritus Alan Matthews draws lessons from previous enlargements and considers possible options for the EU. (2024:20epa)
In the wake of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, EU enlargement acquired a renewed impetus: the security of both aspiring and existing members. Barbara Lippert explores how this put foreign and security policy at the heart of the accession process. (2024:18epa)
EU membership is transformational but also highly demanding. Visnja Vukov (University of Vienna) considers how the EU can strengthen state capacity in candidate countries so that they are ready to join and flourish as members. (2024:19epa)
The 2024 European Parliament elections saw a general shift to the political right. At the same time, the results point to both fragmentation and continuity. In this early assessment, political scientists Simon Hix (EUI), Göran von Sydow and Valentin Kreilinger (SIEPS) analyse the outcome of the elections and consider the consequences for the politics and policies of the EU. (2024:16epa)
A new SIEPS forum where experts from research, policy and think tanks present their thoughts on EU reform and enlargement in short texts.
February 2024 • Kreilinger Valentin, von Sydow Göran
Political scientists Göran von Sydow and Valentin Kreilinger set the scene for a new SIEPS forum on enlarging and reforming the EU. In short contributions, renowned experts will discuss major issues at stake. (27 February 2024)
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On 27 September, SIEPS gathered prominent experts to discuss crucial issues regarding EU enlargement. A recording is now available.
The EU is likely to eventually have up to thirty-five members and will need to adapt to accommodate them. SIEPS asks leading experts what the Union can or should do to be ‘Fit for 35’.
On 10 June, SIEPS hosted a webinar to summarize the results of the European Parliament elections. With Simon Hix, Cecilia Malmström, Daniela Schwarzer and Valentin Kreilinger. A recording is available.
