Schmidt TRIGGER Discussion Explores Issues Facing the EU
In her featured remarks, Professor Schmidt discussed the complications related to the EU’s ‘actorness’ in the global arena, the question of EU legitimacy, and the major challenges facing the EU today.
Schmidt Discusses EU Economic Crisis Management During Panel in Stockholm
In order to meet its current challenges – the green transition, the digital transformation, addressing socio-economic inequalities, and the Ukraine crisis – Professor Schmidt argues that the EU should not go back to Eurozone crisis management rules.
Garčević Interviewed on War in Ukraine and Regional Politics
Ambassador Garčević comments on the war in Ukraine, NATO and EU enlargement, relations between the EU and Russia, EU economic sanctions against Moscow, as well as recent European diplomatic visits to Kyiv.
Shifrinson Explores Scenarios In Which West Escalates Conflict With Russia
Professor Shifrinson discusses how the West and Russia may now be entering into the terminal stages of an insecurity spiral that could produce a larger European conflagration.
Garčević Participates in Stratcom Summit Panel
Garčević stated that Brussels attempted to breathe life into a dying EU perspective in the region by introducing a new enlargement methodology last year. However, the revised strategy has not renewed hope in the region.
Schmidt Comments on Challenges Facing EU
In the context of the Conference on The Future of Europe, Schmidt noted that an issue facing the EU is Eurozone Crisis governance and mentioned how the COVID-19 pandemic has reversed the economic of austerity in the region.
Garčević Delivers Guest Lecture for Elcano Royal Institute
Garčević, notes that the EU’s traditional “power currencies” in the Balkans have been compromised and Beijing and Moscow have established themselves as viable and/or even preferable alternatives to Brussels.
Schmidt Keynotes DGB Event on European Economic Policy
Schmidt’s keynote explored trade union visions for a progressive European economic policy, and in her panel appearance she discussed opportunities and limitations of flexible integration in EU economic policy.
Schmidt Discusses Democratic Legitimacy on EPLO Podcast
“Democracy refers to a specific form of government. Legitimacy is whether a government of any form is accepted by its citizens as having the authority to govern…Democracy cannot exist without legitimacy.”
Schmidt Joins Panel on EU Economic Policy After COVID-19
Professor Schmidt joins Dublin City University Brexit Institute for a discussion on “The New EU Economic Policy after Covid-19 and Next Generation EU.”
Garčević Publishes Op-Ed on Balkans and EU Membership
“The prospect of membership, it seems, has never been further away.”
Garčević Speaks at TRT World Forum
With the EU and U.S. both in retreat from the region, Moscow and Beijing appear to have gained ground in the Balakns
Schmidt Presents Europe’s Crisis of Legitimacy at Two Book Talks
Professor Schmidt discussed her latest book with Jacques Delors Centre and the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Garčević Discusses How U.S. Election Could Effect EU Relations
Ambassador Garčević commented on the possible shifts in U.S. foreign policy after the election, specifically U.S./EU relations.
Schmidt Speaks During Fondazione Corriere/Reset DOC Event
Prof. Schmidt discusses whether Europe will be able to re-emerge from the ashes of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Schmidt Presents Her Latest Book During EU Commission Event
Prof. Schmidt and representatives from the EU Commission’s Directorate General for Economics and Finance discussed her latest book and lessons Europe learned from the Eurozone Crisis.
Garčević Promotes Cooperation in the Face of Global Crisis
Ambassador Garcevic discussed the necessity of global cooperation when tackling COVID-19 and other crises.
Schmidt Discusses EU in the Time of COVID-19 with Queen Mary University of London
Professor Vivien Schmidt was interviewed for the NEXTEUK Virtual Seminar Series on the impact of COVID-19 on the EU.
Schmidt in Foreign Affairs Survey on Brexit
Prof. Vivien Schmidt tells Foreign Affairs the “good and bad” of Brexit could cancel one and another out for the EU.
Garcevic Keynotes at the 2020 European Security Forum
Prof. Vesko Garčević’s keynote speech at the 2020 European Security Forum at the University of Chicago focused on the current tense relations between the EU, US and NATO.