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PUBLICATIONS |
| Schuman Report on Europe, State of the Union 2022
The 2022 edition of the "Schuman Report on Europe, the State of the Union", with contributions from leading personalities and experts, original maps and commented statistics, analyses the challenges facing Europe and offers a comprehensive view of the European Union. |
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| The Permanent Atlas of the European Union
The third edition of the unique Permanent Atlas of the European Union provides a comprehensive and easily accessible overview of the EU, the euro area and each of its 27 Member States. It summarises the essential political and statistical history as well as the realities of the European Union It offers more than 50 physical and geopolitical maps of Europe. Order your copy now! |
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EDITORIALS |
| Ukraine-Europe: their fate is ours too 16/10/2022
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europeans have been engaged in a war against barbarism and must defend themselves with even greater vigour. |
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| Russia’s headlong rush 02/10/2022
By declaring mobilisation, annexing Ukrainian territories over which he has no control and threatening to use nuclear weapons, Putin is only strengthening European unity and Western solidarity. He must now be dissuaded from going any further in his headlong rush. |
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EUROPEAN ISSUES |
| Greek-Turkish relations at their lowest ebb 31/10/2022
An incident occurred between the Greek Prime Minister and the Turkish President during the European Political Community summit on 6 October in Prague. On the ground, explains Alexia Kefalas, tensions remain high and Athens is calling for European solidarity and is strengthening its military forces. |
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| 70 years on, it's time to reinvent the ECSC 24/10/2022
Faced with rising prices and the need to diversify to achieve a balanced energy mix, it is important for Europe to give itself the means to guarantee its independence and ensure the security of its supplies. The hydrogen revolution offers Europe a historic opportunity: to re-found itself around an "Energy Union" by finally fulfilling the promises of Robert Schuman's ECSC," says Thierry Lepercq. |
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| Where is China heading? 17/10/2022
The 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party opened on 16 October and extended Xi Jinping's power for a third term. On the international scene, the country is ambitious and makes this known, orienting the world towards a new bipolarity. But for Jean-Pierre Cabestan, China will continue to be mobilised by numerous internal difficulties, both economic, social and political, which will encourage it not to take exaggerated risks. |
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| The declining influence of the European Union in the South 10/10/2022
The "new agenda for the Mediterranean", presented in 2021, proposes excellent cooperation measures to deal with the upheavals in North Africa and the Middle East. But, for Pierre Mirel, the European Union must have the means to achieve its ambitions if it is to change its declining influence in the region. |
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| The change of era (Zeitenwende) in Germany and its implications for European integration 03/10/2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has challenged many of the foundations of German politics and its economy. In response, the government is reviewing its energy and defence policies and seeking a balance between transatlantic ties and European solidarity. |
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EUROPEAN ELECTIONS MONITOR |
| Anze Logar and Natasa Pirc Musar qualify for the second round of the Slovenian presidential election on 13 November 24/10/2022
Anze Logar, Democratic Party (SDS), came out on top in the first round of Slovenia's presidential election on 23 October with 33.96% of the vote. In the second round, to be held on 13 November, he will face the independent candidate Natasa Pirc Musar, who secured 26.86% of the vote. Turnout stood at 51.06%. |
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| Right and left are neck and neck two weeks before the Danish parliamentary elections 17/10/2022
According to the latest opinion poll, the Social Democratic Party of outgoing Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is expected to lead the early parliamentary elections on 1 November with 27.4% of the vote, while the left-wing parties as a whole are forecast to get 47.8%. The bloc of right-wing parties is estimated to receive 44.6% of the vote. |
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| Alexander Van der Bellen is re-elected President of the Republic in the first round of voting 10/10/2022
Austrian incumbent President Alexander Van der Bellen was re-elected in the first round on 9 October with 56.7% of the vote. Turnout stood at 52.5%, 16 points lower than in the first round of the previous election in 2016 |
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| https://www.robert-schuman.eu/en/doc/oee/oee-2009-en.pdf 03/10/2022
New Unity, the party of outgoing Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins, came out on top in the 1 October parliamentary elections in Latvia, with 18.97% of the vote and 26 of the 100 seats in parliament. The parties of the outgoing government coalition (New Unity, National Alliance, and the Conservatives (K) together did not achieve an absolute majority of seats and will have to find allies |
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| Boyko Borissov's GERB came out on top in the Bulgarian parliamentary elections but is not guaranteed to govern 03/10/2022
The GERB party of former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov came out ahead in the 2 October parliamentary elections, with 25.36% of the vote. It led over former Prime Minister Kiril Petkov's coalition Pursue Change (20.20%), the Turkish-speaking Movement for Rights and Freedoms (13.71%), the nationalist Renaissance party (10.17%), and the Socialist Party (9.31%). It will be very difficult for GERB to form a government majority, as almost all parties have declared their refusal to join forces with it. |
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STUDIES |
| The retirement systems of the European Union
Pension systems are regularly the subject of debate in the Member States and discussions at European level because of their impact on budgets and the demographic development of Europe. While each country has its own system, the Foundation offers a comparative table to help you better understand the situation in each country and the issues involved. |
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| European Measures taken for Energy
To cope with rising energy prices, Member States and the European Union have taken measures and developed plans. The Foundation offers you an interactive map to make the situation easier to understand that will be regularly completed and updated. |
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| 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, for Member States in the form of grants and loans. The Foundation provides an interactive map of the plans country by country, to see the amounts, timetables and priorities. |
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EVENTS |
| The future of Europe: towards in depth change? 18/10/2022
As part of its Political Issues series, the Heinrich Heine House in Paris organised a round table on the major geopolitical, energy and economic challenges facing the European Union. Pascale Joannin was one of the speakers. |
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| The award of the Valéry Giscard d'Estaing Prize 2022 17/10/2022
La cérémonie de remise du Prix Valéry Giscard d'Estaing 2022, qui distingue un/e étudiant/e pour son engagement et parcours européen et auquel la Fondation est associée, s'est tenue, le 17 octobre, au Sénat sous le haut patronage de Gérard Larcher représenté par Hervé Marseille, et sous la présidence de Jean-Louis Bourlanges, député, président de la commission des Affaires étrangères de l'Assemblée nationale. |
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| Big 2022 the meeting point for entrepreneurs 06/10/2022
Jean-Dominique Giuliani was invited to speak about the Studio Bang at the Big 2022, the annual meeting of entrepreneurs of BPI-France. The subject of his speech: the metamorphosis in Europe. |
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THE FOUNDATION IN THE MEDIA |
Columns |
| Germany has to get a grip 27/10/2022
In an opinion piece, Jean-Dominique Giuliani stresses that the cold shoulder between France and Germany must not turn into a divorce. The future of Europe is at stake. But to do so, Germany must think in terms of a truly European perspective. |
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| In Europe, political balances upset by the conflict in Ukraine? 24/10/2022
In an interview, Jean-Dominique Giuliani explains that "the countries of Eastern Europe have gained a certain strength since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, after having warned their partners for years about the danger constituted by Russia. But these concerns have always been misunderstood by Western Europe, especially the Germans and the French. |
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| "By plunging the economy into crisis, the ECB is playing into the hands of Berlin and Moscow" 14/10/2022
In an article, Emmanuel Sales, a member of the Foundation's Board of Directors, notes that Germany has long pursued a policy of reassurance in the East to reduce its dependence on the West. |
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Franco-German Relations |
| France/Germany: a crisis too far? 26/10/2022
Following the meeting between President Macron and Chancellor Scholz, Jean-Dominique Giuliani was invited on the set of C dans l'air to explain the tensions that currently exist within the Franco-German couple. |
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| Energy, defence... Why the Franco-German relationship has deteriorated 25/10/2022
"The choices made by Germany in recent years are being called into question," explains Pascale Joannin in an interview. |
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| Germany penalised on the European stage by the Scholz equation 25/10/2022
Eric Maurice was quoted in an article on the development of German influence on the European scene. |
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| France-Germany: it's in serious trouble 19/10/2022
In an interview on Franco-German relations, Jean-Dominique Giuliani notes that "the situation proves France's traditional positions right. This is unbearable for the Germans who want to remain in charge. |
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| How Germany has alienated Europe 19/10/2022
Eric Maurice is quoted in an article about the current tensions between Germany and its European partners in the economic, energy and military fields. |
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| Germany singled out, accused of going it alone 08/10/2022
In the programme "On n'arrête pas l'éco," Eric Maurice looks at Germany's management of the energy crisis at national and European level, which is creating tensions with its partners (from 17’15’' on): |
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| War in Ukraine makes Franco-German relations more difficult 03/10/2022
In an interview on the Franco-German couple in times of crisis, Pascale Joannin believes that "without agreement between France and Germany, nothing is possible". |
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Energy |
| European Negotiations 25/10/2022
In the morning show, Eric Maurice comments on the negotiations taking place at European level to find better trade agreements in the face of soaring energy prices (from 34') |
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| Ukraine: how to finance the country’s reconstruction? 25/10/2022
Eric Maurice was interviewed on Les Enjeux about the European Union's attempts to agree on a cap on gas prices. Listen to the programme again (from 33'30) |
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| A summit to rein in energy prices 21/10/2022
On the 3pm edition of Fil Info, Pascale Joannin discusses energy, the central subject of current Franco-German tensions, and the meeting of heads of state and government. |
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| EU energy summit: what game is Germany playing? 20/10/2022
Eric Maurice takes stock of the energy discussions at European level and the German position in six questions. |
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| Energy, how to help businesses cope 07/10/2022
Eric Maurice is quoted in an article on European governments' support for business in the face of soaring prices. |
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United Kingdom |
| What solution for the political crisis? 25/10/2022
On the set of 64', Pascale Joannin analyses the political developments in the UK and the first statements by the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. |
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| What future for the Conservative Party in Britain? 24/10/2022
Eric Maurice was interviewed on Déclic about the new British Prime Minister (from 19'35): |
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| United Kingdom, Liz Truss forced to resign 20/10/2022
Following the resignation of Liz Truss as British Prime Minister, Pascale Joannin explains the origins of the political impasse in which the UK currently finds itself. |
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| Liz Truss' successor to be known by 28 October 20/10/2022
Pascale Joannin was invited to the Debate to analyse the reasons for the resignation of British Prime Minister Liz Truss and the political and economic difficulties facing the country. |
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| Truss resigns... will Boris Johnson return? 20/10/2022
Jean-Dominique Giuliani was one of the guests on C dans l'air to decipher the political developments in the UK and their impact on the European Union. |
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European News |
| Is the time of the lone rider back in Europe? 23/10/2022
In an article, Jean-Dominique Giuliani recalls that "we saw that at the beginning of the pandemic, it was every man for himself, whether it was about masks or vaccines.” |
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| Measures for Employment 21/10/2022
Pascale Joannin was invited to speak on the HR Circle programme to explain vocational training and unemployment levels in the different EU Member States. |
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| Unemployment, cyclical modulation 07/10/2022
Pascale Joannin was one of the guests of Smart Job to address the issue of unemployment and working conditions from a European perspective |
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| European Political Community: Macron on the back foot 06/10/2022
In an article, Eric Maurice commented on the French president's European method. |
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| The Czech Republic, a useful East-West mediator in Europe 06/10/2022
Eric Maurice was quoted in an article on the crucial role the Czech Republic is currently playing as President of the Council of the European Union. |
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| Taxes, protectionism... Europe's populist economic policies put to the test 06/10/2022
In an article on populism in Europe, Pascale Joannin is quoted as saying that "they cannot all be lumped together, these parties sometimes have opposing views on Russia and do not all belong to the same political family in the European Parliament. |
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| "The European Political Community will serve to close ranks in the face of the Russian invasion of Ukraine 06/10/2022
In an interview on the new European Political Community, Eric Maurice explains that "it is first of all a question of 'closing ranks' in the face of Russia and showing that Europe is united 'by a community of destiny', beyond the borders of the European Union". |
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| In response to Russia, the European Political Community is trying to see a wider picture 05/10/2022
In an article, Eric Maurice outlines the new forum of the European Political Community, which met for the first time on 7 October. |
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| "European Political Community", an anti-Putin club? 04/10/2022
In an interview, Jean-Dominique Giuliani believes that "To be effective, this very useful initiative must offer concrete benefits to its participants right away. One naturally thinks of strengthened cooperation in the field of security". |
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Foundation News |
| What recent progress has been made on women's rights? 24/10/2022
Le Taurillon has published a state of play and future perspectives concerning women's rights in the European Union in which the author refers to the Foundation's Women's Table. |
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| Nationalism, Sovereignism, Virilism: the sources of Russia's war against Ukraine 19/10/2022
The study "Nationalism, Sovereignism, Virilism: the sources of the Russian war against Ukraine", written by François Hublet and published by the Foundation, was taken up by the CNAM's GeoStrategia website. |
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| Yet another snap election in a Bulgaria divided over Russia 01/10/2022
In an article on the Bulgarian elections, Frédéric Rohart refers to the study "Bulgarians, whose country is going through a serious political crisis, are called to the polls for the fourth time in eighteen months" by Corinne Deloy, published by the Foundation. |
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| The Robert Schuman Foundation, created in 1991 and acknowledged by State decree in 1992, is the main French research centre on Europe. It develops research on the European Union and its policies and promotes the content of these in France , Europe and abroad. It encourages, enriches and stimulates European debate thanks to its research, publications and the organisation of conferences. The Foundation is presided over by Mr. Jean-Dominique Giuliani. |
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