Latest News
Switzerland postpones EU talks until after October federal elections
Switzerland postpones EU talks until after October federal elections
Planned talks between Switzerland and the European Union (EU) to rebuild their relationship have been postponed until the end of October,...
Read More... Examining the differences between the Nexus and IHRA definitions of antisemitism
Examining the differences between the Nexus and IHRA definitions of antisemitism
Antisemitism continues to be a pressing issue worldwide, prompting organizations to develop definitions to address and combat this form...
Read More... Germany raises concerns over Hungary's suitability for EU's rotating presidency in 2024
Germany raises concerns over Hungary's suitability for EU's rotating presidency in 2024
Germany has expressed doubts about Hungary's ability to effectively lead the EU's policy-making process during its upcoming presidency,...
Read More... Greece's ruling conservatives poised for significant victory in early election results
Greece's ruling conservatives poised for significant victory in early election results
Crowds celebrate with flag-waving outside the headquarters of Greece's right-wing New Democracy party in central Athens on May 21, 2023, following...
Read More... Who will succeed Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general?
Who will succeed Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general?
As Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as NATO Secretary-General approaches its end, discussions and conjecture are mounting regarding his potential...
Read More... European Commissioner: Putin's energy blackmail of Europe has failed
European Commissioner: Putin's energy blackmail of Europe has failed
Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempt to blackmail Europe through energy resources has been unsuccessful, according to Kadri Simson,...
Read More... Denmark unveils new foreign policy strategy with a focus on security and alliances
Denmark unveils new foreign policy strategy with a focus on security and alliances
Denmark has revealed its latest foreign policy strategy, influenced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the shifting global geopolitical...
Read More... Council of Europe leaders convene in Reykjavik for first summit in 18 years
Council of Europe leaders convene in Reykjavik for first summit in 18 years
The leaders representing the 46 member countries of the Council of Europe have gathered in Reykjavik, Iceland for their first summit in nearly...
Read More... Switzerland remains committed to combating chemical weapons
Switzerland remains committed to combating chemical weapons
Switzerland has vowed to continue its efforts to eliminate chemical weapons despite challenges posed by certain countries undermining the work...
Read More... Germany pushes for caution on EU's proposed sanctions against China for Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Germany pushes for caution on EU's proposed sanctions against China for Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Germany has led calls for caution against targeting China in the European Union's (EU) proposed sanctions against Russia's invasion of Ukraine....
Read More... Must Read
-
Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More... -
World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More... -
Who will succeed Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general?
As Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as NATO Secretary-General approaches its end, discussions and conjecture are mounting regarding his potential successor.Read More...
-
Where are the women in Fiji's new era of democracy?
Fiji's recent election in December 2022 marked a milestone in the country's democratic journey, with a coalition government led by Sitiveni Rabuka, a former prime minister, coupRead More... -
What will the process of protecting and fostering Jewish life in the EU look like?
Today, lively discussions are taking place in EU countries on the Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life (2021-2030).Read More...
-
Von der Leyen's bid for EU top job in the balance
Will it be business as usual or a summer of stalemate?Read More... -
Von der Leyen must act quickly on commitment to fix EU asylum system and save lives in the Mediterranean
During a debate in the European Parliament on the ongoing situation in the Mediterranean Sea, where humanitarian NGOs are being criminalised for savingRead More...
Latest News
Switzerland postpones EU talks until after October federal elections
Switzerland postpones EU talks until after October federal elections
Planned talks between Switzerland and the European Union (EU) to rebuild their relationship have been postponed until the end of October,...
Read More... Examining the differences between the Nexus and IHRA definitions of antisemitism
Examining the differences between the Nexus and IHRA definitions of antisemitism
Antisemitism continues to be a pressing issue worldwide, prompting organizations to develop definitions to address and combat this form...
Read More... Germany raises concerns over Hungary's suitability for EU's rotating presidency in 2024
Germany raises concerns over Hungary's suitability for EU's rotating presidency in 2024
Germany has expressed doubts about Hungary's ability to effectively lead the EU's policy-making process during its upcoming presidency,...
Read More... Greece's ruling conservatives poised for significant victory in early election results
Greece's ruling conservatives poised for significant victory in early election results
Crowds celebrate with flag-waving outside the headquarters of Greece's right-wing New Democracy party in central Athens on May 21, 2023, following...
Read More... Who will succeed Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general?
Who will succeed Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general?
As Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as NATO Secretary-General approaches its end, discussions and conjecture are mounting regarding his potential...
Read More... European Commissioner: Putin's energy blackmail of Europe has failed
European Commissioner: Putin's energy blackmail of Europe has failed
Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempt to blackmail Europe through energy resources has been unsuccessful, according to Kadri Simson,...
Read More... Denmark unveils new foreign policy strategy with a focus on security and alliances
Denmark unveils new foreign policy strategy with a focus on security and alliances
Denmark has revealed its latest foreign policy strategy, influenced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the shifting global geopolitical...
Read More... Council of Europe leaders convene in Reykjavik for first summit in 18 years
Council of Europe leaders convene in Reykjavik for first summit in 18 years
The leaders representing the 46 member countries of the Council of Europe have gathered in Reykjavik, Iceland for their first summit in nearly...
Read More... Switzerland remains committed to combating chemical weapons
Switzerland remains committed to combating chemical weapons
Switzerland has vowed to continue its efforts to eliminate chemical weapons despite challenges posed by certain countries undermining the work...
Read More... Germany pushes for caution on EU's proposed sanctions against China for Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Germany pushes for caution on EU's proposed sanctions against China for Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Germany has led calls for caution against targeting China in the European Union's (EU) proposed sanctions against Russia's invasion of Ukraine....
Read More... Must Read
-
Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More...
-
World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More...
-
Who will succeed Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general?
As Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as NATO Secretary-General approaches its end, discussions and conjecture are mounting regarding his potential successor.Read More...
-
Where are the women in Fiji's new era of democracy?
Fiji's recent election in December 2022 marked a milestone in the country's democratic journey, with a coalition government led by Sitiveni Rabuka, a former prime minister, coupRead More...
-
What will the process of protecting and fostering Jewish life in the EU look like?
Today, lively discussions are taking place in EU countries on the Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life (2021-2030).Read More...
-
Von der Leyen's bid for EU top job in the balance
Will it be business as usual or a summer of stalemate?Read More...
-
Von der Leyen must act quickly on commitment to fix EU asylum system and save lives in the Mediterranean
During a debate in the European Parliament on the ongoing situation in the Mediterranean Sea, where humanitarian NGOs are being criminalised for savingRead More...
Switzerland postpones EU talks until after October federal elections
Read the Full Story
Examining the differences between the Nexus and IHRA definitions of antisemitism
Read the Full Story
Germany raises concerns over Hungary's suitability for EU's rotating presidency in 2024
Read the Full Story
Greece's ruling conservatives poised for significant victory in early election results
Read the Full Story
*
*
*
*
CEDS Blog
-
Examining the differences between the Nexus and IHRA definitions of antisemitism
Antisemitism continues to be a pressing issue worldwide, prompting organizations to develop definitions to address...31 May 2023Read More...
-
Denmark unveils new foreign policy strategy with a focus on security and alliances
Denmark has revealed its latest foreign policy strategy, influenced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the shifting...17 May 2023Read More...
-
Russia must realise that it can never win in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE
UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says Moscow’s reprehensible actions in Ukraine corrupt the memory of past sacrifices...10 May 2023Read More... -
What will the process of protecting and fostering Jewish life in the EU look like?
Today, lively discussions are taking place in EU countries on the Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish...30 April 2023Read More...
-
Telegram channels in CIS countries: their significance as information sources and rivals to traditional media
In recent years, Telegram channels have become a significant source of information in the CIS countries, including Russia,...26 March 2023Read More...
European Democracy
-
Switzerland postpones EU talks until after October federal elections
Planned talks between Switzerland and the European Union (EU) to rebuild their relationship have been postponed until...01 June 2023Read More...
-
Germany raises concerns over Hungary's suitability for EU's rotating presidency in 2024
Germany has expressed doubts about Hungary's ability to effectively lead the EU's policy-making process during its...30 May 2023Read More...
-
Greece's ruling conservatives poised for significant victory in early election results
Crowds celebrate with flag-waving outside the headquarters of Greece's right-wing New Democracy party in central Athens...21 May 2023Read More...
-
Who will succeed Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general?
As Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as NATO Secretary-General approaches its end, discussions and conjecture are mounting regarding...19 May 2023Read More...
-
European Commissioner: Putin's energy blackmail of Europe has failed
Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempt to blackmail Europe through energy resources has been unsuccessful, according...18 May 2023Read More...
Most Recent
A new Industrial Strategy for a globally competitive, digital and green Europe
“As the global competitive landscape continues to change rapidly, we need to adapt our competition framework and keep pace”, said Tom Berendsen MEP.
Read the Full Story
Do not approve Polish recovery plan until conditions are met, MEPs warn
MEPs worry that the Commission’s milestones are not enough and stress that full compliance with EU values is a prerequisite for Recovery and Resilience Facility Read the Full Story
MEPs worry that the Commission’s milestones are not enough and stress that full compliance with EU values is a prerequisite for Recovery and Resilience Facility Read the Full Story
International Conference “Europe’s role in relieving tensions in the Middle East: Influences of state actors in Europe”
Centre for European Democracy Studies have a pleasure to invite you to attend an
Read the Full Story
New conservative Greek Parliament sworn in after election
Greece's Parliament was sworn in Wednesday (July 17) after July 7 elections that saw a broad conservative victory end over four years of leftist rule.
Read the Full Story
'Alarm' at Poland's plan to leave treaty protecting women
The EU and the Council of Europe on Sunday voiced regret and alarm over the Polish right-wing government's move to withdraw from a landmark international treaty combating
Read the Full Story
'Democracy in the Union is progressing'-Pascal Durand
Renew Europe welcomes the adoption of Pascal Durand's report assessing the 2019 European elections. This report also allows us to look ahead to the future, with a view to the
Read the Full Story
'We do not fully understand the prospects for the end of the war in Donbass...'- Dr Kozerod
We do not fully understand the prospects for the end of the war in Donbass between Russia and Ukraine to launch Nord Stream-2. The war in Donbass and
Read the Full Story
‘An eye for an eye’: sea of black at Hong Kong airport protest
Instead of being met by smiling relatives and friends, passengers arriving at the airport were greeted by thousands of pro-democracy activists chanting “fight with Hong Kong, fight
Read the Full Story
"Croatia becomes twentieth member of the euro area" - Op-ed article by Paschal Donohoe and Marko Primorac
On 1 January, Croatia began a new chapter in its history – by becoming the 20th EU country to introduce the euro.
Read the Full Story
“Save bees and farmers!”
Today, the Commission is responding to the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) “Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment”.
Read the Full Story