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In addition to the European Union (EU) and NATO, the European security architecture is largely shaped by numerous bilateral and multilateral security and defence agreements. However, these agreements have received little attention in research. This...

Right-wing populist governments have become a common reality in the member states of the European Union (EU). This article aims to deepen our understanding on the systemic challenges they pose on intergovernmental decision-making and identify...

In the light of rapidly rising imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) produced in China, massive Chinese state support for the industry, and the build-up of overcapacities, the European Commission launched an investigation into Chinese...

The digital euro is more than just another means of payment. The digitisation of money, like the digitisation of media, photos, or videos before, unlocks enormous potential for innovation. This promotes Europe’s goals far beyond the monetary...

This article attempts to explore how Germany’s self-identification as a defender of the fundamental values of the European Union (EU) shapes its stance towards the accession negotiations between the EU and Turkey. It argues that, when defining the...

In 2019, Ursula von der Leyen declared “a union of equality” to be a priority of her presidency. During the term of her first Commission (2019–2024), a quantum leap in equality and anti-discrimination policy was thus initiated with five...

In July 2025, the European Commission presented its proposal for the European Union’s (EU) 2028–2034 multiannual financial framework. In this context, new regulations for cohesion policy will also have to be adopted. It is becoming apparent that...