The EU accession country Moldova continues to face major security and economic challenges. Our expert, Natalia Stercul, APE, analyses the obstacles on Moldova’s path to Europe, as well as the political situation after the referendum and the presidential elections. She also warns of Russia’s increasing influence in the upcoming parliamentary elections in 2025, as the result of the parliamentary elections would have a significant impact on the country’s EU integration.
The future of Europe is at stake in the face of Russian aggression. Germany and Poland should undertake a joint effort for a new European Russia policy, finding common ground despite their entrenched differences. A new start can arise from shared insight and interests, if there is political will.
Populism is on the rise. What does that mean not only for the state of our liberal societies but also for the economy? Is economic growth thinkable under non-democratic rule? Joost Haddinga explores the interchange of the two. He is awarded first prize for his contribution to our essay competition organized by WirtschaftsWoche and Center for Liberal Modernity.
Liberal democracy is navigating through turbulent times as Donald Trump’s renewed victory as well as the strengthening of right-wing nationalist forces in Europe make clear. Democrats and liberals must come out of the defensive; the open society needs new impetus. On January 16, together with international guests, we will be discussing what ideas and policies are needed and promising.
Since 28 November, hundreds of thousands of people in Georgia have been demonstrating every day for democracy and closer ties with Europe – and have been beaten and harassed with massive violence in response. Georgia is at a historic turning point: Will it become Russia’s backyard or a member of free Europe?
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu and his coalition partners are celebrating Donald Trump’s election victory. But the future US president could still cause headaches for the government in Jerusalem, as our columnist Richard C. Schneider writes.
As a result of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, Eastern European countries are stepping up their efforts to join the EU. At our international conference on 13 November, we will be discussing the opportunities and challenges of the current EU enlargement policy with international experts.
Given the level of violence and hostility since 7 October, a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict seems a long way off. At the same time, it is more urgent than ever. Together with experts from the region, a new LibMod project aims to explore the opportunities for a two-state solution and for security and cooperation in the Middle East.
In the face of multiple crises and a depressing world situation, it is not surprising that many non-fiction books from this fall are deeply pessimistic. Unlike “On Freedom” by US historian Timothy Snyder. Our author Till Schmidt spoke with him about his latest book.
