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09/2023: research Meets Politics

European Democracy – 1848 and Today   In 1848, revolutions in Europe created a democratizing wave across the continent, bringing citizens into the political fold to a then unprecedented degree. On 12 September 2023, Franco-German experts and politicians met in the Paulskirche, the location of the first German national assembly, to unpack the European dimension of […]

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12/2021: A New Momentum Post-Election

With a new German government now in power, the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union starting on 1 January 2022, and the upcoming presidential and legislative elections in France,  the Franco-German partnership has entered a period of major political upheaval. Europe standing currently at an historical crossroads, how can France and Germany prepare a joint

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06/2021: RESEARCH MEETS POLITICS

A Franco-German response to the climate crisis? Photo: Anders J, Source: Unsplash “Is there a Franco-German response to the climate crisis?” – This year’s topic of Research Meets Politics has sparked most interesting discussions and new policy proposals. Curious about these debates? You will find summaries, recordings, more information about the programme and involved speakers

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02/2021: Thinking European Security Together

Photo: Daniel Brosch, Source: Unsplash The forum took place on 23 February 2021 under the title “Thinking European Security Together” and was a great success, with over 320 participants and exciting discussions. Thanks to all who made it possible! In case you missed the event or wanted to come back to what the discussions where about,

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12/2020: France, Germany and the future of democracy in Europe

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to pose huge challenges for Europe and requires unprecedented transnational responses. We need intensive Franco-German cooperation as a driving force for ambitious European answers to the crisis now more than ever. How can Germany and France prepare their societies for the challenges of tomorrow? How can they develop a common approach?

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