Our activities in December 2023

■ Schuman papers :

Ten urgent Franco-German issues for Europe

18/12/2023

From research to defence, from energy to foreign policy, former German ambassador Joachim Bitterlich offers some pointers for tackling today's challenges.

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A comparative look at antitrust regulation of the digital economy in Europe and China

11/12/2023

Analysis of the Chinese and European experiences shows that it is possible for states with different political regimes, even on opposite sides of the world, to combat unfair competition in a similar way. According to Aifang Ma, this development is desirable in the long term, in the sense that it will help to reduce the difficulties of establishing a framework for transnational antitrust regulation.

The advantages and uncertainties of gas in Europe's energy transition

04/12/2023

All sectors of the European economy are developing decarbonisation strategies based on replacing fossil fuels with renewable raw materials. Conflicts in usage therefore seem likely, with undesired economic effects such as the impact on food prices. In the view of Clémence Pèlegrin, new governance mechanisms still need to be invented.

■ Sites :

Everything you need to know about the European elections 2024

The Robert Schuman Foundation has launched a dedicated website to give you a better understanding of the vote and what is at stake, as well as the workings, role and history of the European Parliament.

Schuman Network, a European ideas platform

The Schuman Network aims to promote debate and reflection on European issues. Numerous contributions from think tanks on the international situation, the forthcoming European elections and the issues and challenges to be faced are available. Others will follow.

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06/12/2023

Podkast

Europe's German debt crisis

01/12/2023

Pascale Joannin, Managing Director of the Foundation, took part in journalist Hélène Kohl's "Podkast" with the Franco-German Institute in Ludwigsburg, in an episode dedicated to the European implications of the German debt crisis.

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■ Studies :

Map of European recovery plans

In response to the economic and social consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, the European Union has set up a €672.5 billion recovery fund, known as the "Recovery and Resilience Facility", to be used by Member States in the form of grants and loans. The Foundation offers you an interactive map of the plan’s country by country, to learn about the amounts, timetables and priorities.

Women in Europe

Europe is the continent of women, but progress still needs to be made. To illustrate the place of women in European politics, society and the economy, the Foundation has produced a map and three tables showing the number of women in governments, national parliaments and the European Parliament, taking stock of the many elections in 2023.

■ Events :

Event for students from Saarland University

15/12/2023

15/12/2023 The Foundation welcomed students from Saarland University and their teacher Claire Demesnay for a debate with Pascale Joannin and Bernard Guetta, MEP, on France's European policy in the run-up to the European elections.

Simulation of European Negotiations

12/12/2023

Initiated by the academic teams at Sciences Po Aix, in partnership with the Faculty of Law and Political Science at Aix-Marseille and the Foundation, the Brussels' World Simulation (BWS) was held on 12 and 13 December in Marseille, offering Masters students a realistic immersion in the making of European decisions. Stefanie Buzmaniuk, Director of Research and Development, represented the Foundation.

Is the European Union heading towards "strategic sovereignty"? Perspectives from Poland, France and Germany".

05/12/2023

In partnership with SWP and PISM, the Foundation organised a conference in Brussels on the strategic sovereignty of the European Union. Pascale Joannin took part in the round table on defence.

Agora Schuman

28/12/2023

The Foundation, Grand Est-Europe, the Permanent Representations of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and France to the European Union, and the European Movement International organised the first Schuman Agora in Brussels, on the theme "What kind of Europe do we want for 2029". The discussions are available online.