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PUBLICATIONS |
| 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., includes 19 contributions from leading personalities, including Moldovan President Maia Sandu. It also includes 30 original maps and a full set of commented statistics. The book is available in French in hard copy and digital format, and in English in digital format. Order your copy now! |
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EDITORIALS |
| What do Europeans need to discuss?  14/05/2023
With one year to go before the European elections, it is important to engage in debates that are equal to the challenges facing Europe, such as the economy and innovation, or security and defence, writes Jean-Dominique Giuliani. |
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| Celebrating 9th May  09/05/2023
On this 73rd anniversary of Robert Schuman's declaration, we can celebrate an exemplary success; above all we must show that we are ready to complete it, so that Europe remains one of the three great powers," writes Jean-Dominique Giuliani. |
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EUROPEAN ISSUES |
| With war on its doorstep, Moldova is accelerating its rapprochement with the European Union  30/05/2023
On 1 June, Moldova is hosting the second summit of the European Political Community. In a text written for the "Schuman Report on Europe, the State of the Union 2023", the Moldovan President, Maia Sandu, explains why her country's accession to the European Union would be beneficial for both parties |
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| The end of combustion engines: the cart before the horse!  22/05/2023
On 28 March, the ban on the sale of new combustion-powered vehicles on our continent by 2035 was finally put into effect. This is a decision that is more dogmatic than reasoned, one that challenges the leadership of the European automotive sector and will please its Chinese competitors," argues Nathalie Colin-Oesterlé, MEP (EPP, FR). |
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| Geopolitics of European wheat  15/05/2023
The European Union is the world's second largest wheat exporter, behind Russia but ahead of the United States. But is it aware of its agricultural strengths, and does it want to maintain them in the 21st century asks Sébastien Abis. |
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| The European institutions in the face of crises  09/05/2023
Faced with rising geopolitical tensions and increasingly disordered multipolarity, the European Union has understood the pressing need to demonstrate "strategic responsibility" so that it can better defend its security interests, according to Charles Fries. |
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| Naval rearmament: a European perspective  02/05/2023
For Nicolas Mazzucchi, the challenge of protecting maritime access, combined with those arising from the war in Ukraine and the European Union's desire to project itself into the Indo-Pacific, are leading to a strengthening of European naval operational cooperation and an increase in bi- and multilateral industrial projects. |
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ELECTIONS MONITOR |
| Who will succeed Egils Levits as President of the Republic of Latvia?  31/05/2023
On 31 May, the 100 members of the Saeima, the single chamber of Parliament, will elect Egils Levits' successor as President of the Republic of Latvia. Three candidates are standing for election: Edgars Rinkevics, Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2011, Uldis Pilens, leader of the United List (AS), and Elina Pinto (Progressives, PRO). At present, none of these three contenders has a majority in Parliament (51 votes). |
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| Outgoing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' New Democracy easily pulls ahead in the Greek general election  21/05/2023
The New Democracy party of outgoing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis came out ahead in the Greek parliamentary elections on 21 May, with 40.79% of the vote, ahead of Alexis Tsipras' radical left SYRIZA (20.07%), the Panhellenic Socialist Movement-Movement for Change (PASOK-KINAL, 11.46%) and 41 seats, and the Communist Party (7.23%). With 146 seats out of 300 in parliament, New Democracy does not hold a majority, and a new election could be held in early July at the latest. |
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STUDY |
| 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 find out the amounts, timetables and priorities. |
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ÉVÉNEMENTS |
| The Changes at Work in Europe 16/05/2023
Europe has changed! Have you noticed? The Foundation organised a presentation of the Schuman Report on Europe, the State of the Union 2023, during which Laurence Boone, Secretary of State for Europe, and several authors will discuss the theme "The changes at work in Europe". |
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| Europe Day  13/05/2023
Every year we celebrate Europe, in tribute to the Schuman Declaration of 9 May 1950. This declaration launched the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). An event was organised by the Maison de l'Europe in Paris, in which the Foundation also participated. |
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| Europe and the Franco-German couple put to the test by the war in Ukraine  10/05/2023
To mark the publication of the Schuman Report on Europe, the State of the Union 2023, Aspen France, in partnership with EY, organised a geopolitical lunch at which Jean-Dominique Giuliani spoke alongside MP and former Minister Brigitte Klinckert. |
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| Erasmus for civil societies  09/05/2023
On 9 and 10 May, the Economic, Social and Environmental Council organised a "Civil Society Erasmus" in Paris, with the aim of strengthening collaboration between organised civil societies. Six countries have launched this initiative: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Malta and Bulgaria. Pascale Joannin, General Manager, spoke at the opening session. |
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| Launch of the EurHope initiative  09/05/2023
From 9th May, Make.org and JEF Europe, in partnership with the Robert Schuman Foundation, have launched an online, multilingual and pan-European consultation to involve young European citizens, by asking them the following question: "What are your ideas for building together a Europe capable of responding to the challenges of tomorrow? |
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THE FOUNDATION IN THE MEDIA |
Column |
| Ukraine's defeat: "Viktor Orban's reasoning is a bit short-sighted".  30/05/2023
In an interview with Emmanuel Berretta, Jean-Dominique Giuliani responds to the Hungarian Prime Minister's comments that it is impossible for Kyiv to win the war against Moscow. |
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| "There is no alternative 'model' to the European project: people emigrate again and again to Europe or the United States!  07/05/2023
To mark the publication of the Schuman Report 2023 and Europe Day, Jean-Dominique Giuliani was interviewed about his preface "The new life of the European Union". |
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Ukraine |
| War in Ukraine: is the European Union divided or united?  17/05/2023
To mark the publication of the Schuman Report 2023, Jean-Dominique Giuliani was invited to appear on the 64' Grand Angle programme to comment on the major European challenges of the moment. |
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| How the Council of Europe wants to "help the Ukrainians”  16/05/2023
On the occasion of the Council of Europe summit in Reykjavik, Vincent Collen interviewed Pascale Joannin to comment on the launch of a "damage register" to record the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. |
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Schuman Report 2023 |
| State of the Union  17/05/2023
Stefanie Buzmaniuk, senior research fellow responsible for Development, was interviewed by François Roberge to present the Schuman Report 2023 and analyse the major European issues of the moment. |
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| Europe Soir Week-end  08/05/2023
Jean-Dominique Giuliani was guest on the Europe Soir Week-end programme to comment on current political events and present the Schuman Report 2023 which has just been published. |
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European News |
| "Andrej Babiš is trying to find new allies, including nationalists and Eurosceptics"  30/05/2023
Eric Maurice, head of the Brussels office, looks back at the career of the former head of the Czech government. |
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| Questions regarding the Spanish Presidency of the Council 29/05/2023
In an interview on the Spanish Prime Minister's decision to call a snap election on 23 July, Eric Maurice highlights the implications of the vote for the conduct of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July. |
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| Why Marine Le Pen is not Giorgia Meloni's twin  27/05/2023
Pascale Joannin is quoted in an article on the differences between the economic, geopolitical and societal visions and strategies of France's Marine Le Pen and Italy's Giorgia Meloni. |
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| Greek elections: how Kyriakos Mitsotakis became a figurehead of the European Right 20/05/2023
Eric Maurice is quoted in an article on the results of the Greek general elections. |
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| G7 Summit: united against China?  18/05/2023
Pascale Joannin was guest on the programme Le Débat hosted by Stéphanie Antoine on the subject of the G7 summit in Hiroshima. |
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| The European elections will take place from 6 to 9 June  17/05/2023
Following the announcement of the date of the next European elections, Eric Maurice is quoted in a dispatch on the increased fragmentation of the European Parliament, with the decline of the major traditional parties. |
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| The Commission rises to the defence of the Green Pact  17/05/2023
In an article on Europe's climate protection policies, Eric Maurice highlights the impact of Europe's ambitious environmental measures and the fears that they may have, particularly in terms of industrial competitiveness and agriculture. |
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| Emmanuel Macron's call for a "regulatory pause" makes waves in Brussels  16/05/2023
Jean-Dominique Giuliani is asked about Emmanuel Macron's proposal for a "regulatory pause" in Europe to focus on applying the rules, particularly in the environmental field, so as not to hamper reindustrialisation. |
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| Yellow stars on a blue background  10/05/2023
In Le 13/14 news programme, Jean-Dominique Giuliani explains the symbolism of the European flag following the Renaissance group's proposal to make it compulsory to display it on town halls in France. |
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| The European Union redefines its priorities.  08/05/2023
Eric Maurice is quoted in an article on EU priorities such as defence, energy and neighbourhood policy, |
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| The European Right goes on the offensive against the Green Deal 05/05/2023
Pascale Joannin a été interviewée par Vincent Collen sur les positions politiques du Parti populaire européen sur des textes législatifs proposés par la Commission dans le cadre du Pacte vert. |
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| Meloni: a more flexible European policy?  05/05/2023
Niccolò Bianchini, Head of studies, was interviewed on the Eco set to explain the European and domestic policies of the Italian Prime Minister. |
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Foundation News |
| A Europe Day full of truth  10/05/2023
To mark Europe Day, the online platform Women e-life has published an article on the presence and role of women at the head of EU Member States and European institutions and quotes the Foundation's work on gender parity. |
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| A fourth Council of Europe Summit: to what end?  09/05/2023
In a text published by the Journal of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms on the potential revitalisation of the Council of Europe following a summit of heads of state and government, Mihaela Ailincai refers to the Foundation's study "Systemic threat to the rule of law in Poland: between action and procrastination". |
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| How Giorgia Meloni became acceptable to Europeans 03/05/2023
In an article on the Italian President of the Council of Ministers, Vincent Collen quotes the study "The first six months of Giorgia Meloni" by Anna Bonalume published by the Foundation. |
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| A new Europe Point in Laval's Info jeunes premises  04/05/2023
On the occasion of the opening of a new Point Europe in Mayenne, it has been announced that the Maison de l'Europe will be holding a debate with a representative of the Robert Schuman Foundation and European elected representatives in Laval on 26 October. |
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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. |
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