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Schuman Report on Europe, the State of the Union 2023

Europe has changed... This is what the "Schuman Report on Europe, the State of the Union 2023" shows, as it analyses the profound changes that have taken place in Europe, accelerated by the shock of the war in Ukraine. This 17th edition, published by Marie B., contains 19 contributions from high-level personalities, 30 original maps and a full set of commented statistics. The book is available in paper and digital versions in French, and in digital format in English. Order your copy now!

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EDITORIALS

France-Germany: recapturing a sense of history

29/06/2023
"It is time to recapture a sense of history and rise to the challenges it presents", writes Jean-Dominique Giuliani on the occasion of the President Macron's state visit in Germany. He observes, however: "Never has the accumulation of differences between the two countries been so apparent. [...] everything seems to be working towards the division of Europe's two largest economies, which are still the "driving force" behind the European Union."

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Should Europe fear the break-up of Russia?

27/06/2023
Although there are still many uncertainties, we can no longer rule out the break-up of the Russian Federation as a result of the failed aggression in Ukraine. Yet Europe need not fear these possible upheavals, writes Jean-Dominique Giuliani. It simply needs to prepare for them with all the means at its disposal.

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EUROPEAN ISSUES

Europe and securing supplies of mineral resources: from strategic urgency to diplomatic pragmatism

26/06/2023
Demand for mineral resources is set to explode over the coming decades, and Europeans will have to ensure the competitiveness of their industry. In Yves Jegourel's view, the Member States need to be aware of the instability inherent in the reality of global markets.

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Georgia: a terrible dilemma for Europe

19/06/2023
At the end of the year, the Member States of the European Union must decide whether or not to grant Georgia the status of candidate country. If Georgia is granted candidate status, it will reward and strengthen a government that has every reason to believe it will continue its policy of breaking with the West. To refuse it would be to risk arousing popular anger with serious consequences. Régis Genté points out that the country has not yet fulfilled the 12 priorities set by the European Union.

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21/06/2023

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A new political balance in Europe one year ahead of the European elections

12/06/2023
Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, the European elections in spring 2024 (6-9 June) represent a political opportunity to assert and strengthen Europe's place and weight on the international stage. Traditional political balances are likely to be upset. With a year to go to the polls, Pascale Joannin takes a look at some of the initial trends in the changes at work.

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With one year to go before the elections, the European right is already in battle order

30/06/2023
In an article on the development of the European right with a view to the 2024 European elections, Eric Maurice, head of the Brussels office, looks at what is at stake in the ballot to determine the future majority.

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New political order in Italy after Silvio Berlusconi

17/06/2023
Niccolò Bianchini, Head of Research, was interviewed on the Caffe Europa programme about the legacy of Silvio Berlusconi and the future of Forza Italia.

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With one year to go to the European elections, the right's flirtation with the far right threatens the balance of power in the Strasbourg Parliament

15/06/2023
Jean-Dominique Giuliani is quoted in an article on the future of the European Right, particularly with a view to next year's European elections.

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Governing the Ocean

05/06/2023
On the occasion of World Ocean Day on 8 June, Admiral Prazuck details the many challenges currently facing us, such as the risks to biodiversity, rising sea levels, the naval rearmament of certain powers and territorial disputes. He calls for European and international action.

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EUROPEAN ELECTIONS MONITOR

Kyriakos Mitsotakis' New Democracy wins Greek general election

26/06/2023
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' party, New Democracy, came out well ahead in the Greek parliamentary elections held on 25 June, with 40.5% of the vote. It edged out Syriza (radical left), which obtained just 17.8%. Six other parties are represented in the Vouli, the single chamber of parliament, including three from the far right. With 158 of the 300 seats in the Vouli, New Democracy therefore has an absolute majority.

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Edgars Rinkevics is elected President of the Republic of Latvia

05/06/2023
On 31 May, the 100 deputies of the Saeima, the single chamber of Parliament, elected Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics as President of the Republic of Latvia by 52 votes in the 3rd ballot. The 49-year-old will officially begin his four-year term on 8 July. He succeeds Egils Levits, who chose not to stand for re-election.

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STUDIES

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", to be used by Member States in the form of grants and loans. The Foundation offers you an interactive map of the plans country by country, to check out the amounts, timetables and priorities.

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United as never before

02/03/2023
Jean-Dominique Giuliani wrote an article for the Revue franco-allemande to mark the 60th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty.

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EVENTS

Training on the European Union's defence policies

28/06/2023
Pascale Joannin was invited by the European Parliament Representation in Paris and by the Ensemble.eu community to give a training session on the subject of the European Union's defence policies.

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Breakfast debate on the Schuman report

15/06/2023
The Strasbourg European Parliamentary Association organised a breakfast-debate with Jean-Dominique Giuliani to present the Schuman Report 2023 which was published recently by Marie B.

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"With our feet firmly planted on the ground and our sights set on the future" - Lessons for today

08/06/2023
Under the patronage and in the presence of Gérard Larcher, President of the Senate, the Robert Schuman Foundation organised, in partnership with the Amicale du MRP and the Vienne Departmental Council, a major colloquium in tribute to René Monory, former minister and President of the Senate.

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06/06/2023

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The changes now underway in Europe

06/06/2023
The French Permanent Representation to the European Union hosted a presentation of the Schuman Report 2023 at its premises in Brussels. The Chairman of the Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani, and the Ambassador, Philippe Léglise-Costa, exchanged views on major European issues.

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Discussions with Members of the European Parliament

06/06/2023
On the initiative of Zeljana Zovko MEP (EPP, HR), who wrote an article in this issue of the Schuman Report on Europe, the State of the Union 2023, was presented to the European Parliament before a large number of members of the Foreign Affairs Committee.

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THE FOUNDATION IN THE MEDIA

European Political Community

"Europe is no longer confined to the countries that remained on the right side of the Iron Curtain"

01/06/2023
Jean-Dominique Giuliani was interviewed on the occasion of the informal summit of 47 European heads of state and government who met in Moldova as part of the European Political Community.

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Moldova : NATO, central to discussions

01/06/2023
Pascale Joannin was one of the speakers on Le Club Le Chatelier to discuss the major issues at stake at the European Political Community meeting in Moldova.

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Europe: Macron's masterstroke

01/06/2023
In an article on the meeting of the European Political Community, the contribution of the Secretary of State for Europe, Laurence Boone, to the Schuman Report 2023 is quoted.

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European News

Restoring nature: the European Union rejects a major text

27/06/2023
In the programme Le Fil d'Info, Jean-Dominique Giuliani commented on the latest legislative decisions under the European Green Deal and the Nature Restoration Act.

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Russia: why certain sectors escape European sanctions

23/06/2023
In an interview on European sanctions against Russia, Pascale Joannin explained that "we have reached the point where it is now difficult to envisage sanctioning other sectors. The focus is now on ensuring that existing sanctions work properly, and that is the purpose of the eleventh package".

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Meloni in Paris: a cordial disagreement

20/06/2023
On the set of Sens Public, Pascale Joannin explained the importance of Giorgia Meloni's visit to Paris and her meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Meloni/Macron meeting, 9 months of tension

20/06/2023
Pascale Joannin was Samuel Etienne's guest on the morning show to talk about the meeting between the Italian Prime Minister and the French President.

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With one year to go to the European elections, the right's flirtation with the far right threatens the balance of power in the Strasbourg Parliament

15/06/2023
Jean-Dominique Giuliani is quoted in an article on the future of the European Right, particularly with a view to next year's European elections.

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Public accounts: France, Europe's bad boy?

08/06/2023
Speaking on Le Cercle RH, Pascale Joannin reminds us that "pension reform is just one of the reforms we need to make. Europe expects more from France in terms of public accounting management".

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New political order in Italy following the death of Silvio Berlusconi

Niccolò Bianchini, Head of Research, was interviewed on the Caffe Europa programme about the legacy of Silvio Berlusconi and the future of Forza Italia.

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Foundation News

What does Erasmus for organised civil societies mean?

21/06/2023
The Français à l'Etranger website presents the first edition of the Erasmus des sociétés civiles, organised on 9 and 10 May at the Economic, Social and Environmental Council, at which Pascale Joannin spoke.

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The consultation "EurHope, for the future"

19/06/2023
The newspaper Français à l'Etranger presents the #EurHope initiative, which was created to establish links between the citizens and institutions of the European Union, and with which the Foundation is associated..

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Think Tank review

28/06/2023
In its monthly think tank review, the Council mentions several of the Foundation's studies. The European Parliament briefing also cites some of them.

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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.