Global Europe
The IIEA's Global Europe project is a three-year integrated programme of research, events, and public engagement supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Analysis
This project aims to address, analyse and communicate to a wider public the debate on the Future of Europe, European Policy, the EU's role in the world, and Ireland's role in the multilateral order, taking account of the reframing of policy priorities arising from the unprecedented fall-out from the COVID-19 pandemic. A particular priority of the Global Europe project is Ireland's term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, which begins in January 2021 and ends in December 2022.
EU Review – The Week Ahead
EU Review – This Week rounds up the main meetings, developments and events from around the European Union and Europe on a weekly basis. Each update gives an overview of the main developments from a European perspective to provide a solid context for political and policy developments within the EU institutions and from European capitals.
Ireland and The United Nations – a Month in Review
The United Nations – a Month in Review brings you insight into the main meetings and activities from across the United Nations system. Each monthly update will explore and analyse key UN developments, from New York to Geneva, with a particular focus on Ireland’s role within the UN.
Ireland and the UN Security Council – The Week Ahead
Ireland and the UN Security Council – This Week brings you the key developments from the UN Security Council on a weekly basis. Each update provides an overview of developments at the Security Council, with a particular focus on Ireland’s term, and looks ahead to the key meetings taking place over the coming week at the UN’s top table.
Global Europe Podcast Series
The Global Europe podcast series aims to bring you up to speed with the latest developments in the EU and the UN through short interviews with experts and stakeholders conducted by Global Europe researchers.
Publications
Halfway to 2030 – Getting back on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
This blog reflects on reaching the midway point in implementing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and looks to the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HPLF).
Learn MoreReframing the Debate: Migration as an Essential Element of EU Foreign Policy
Learn MoreThe A-Z of the NZIA
This Global Europe policy brief analyses the European Commission’s proposed industrial policy, published in March 2023, from the perspectives of business, big and small, as well as of workers. The policy will play an important role in keeping Europe globally competitive and is set to remain high on the EU policymaking agenda for some time to come.
Learn MoreCan the Leopard Change Its Spots? Competitiveness, Industrial Policy, and State Aid in the European Single Market
Against the backdrop of a changing global trade environment, this paper analyses the European Commission’s newly proposed regulatory framework oriented toward successfully realising the double digital and green transitions, the long-term competitiveness of the EU Single Market, and open strategic autonomy.
Learn MoreThe Future of Industrial Policy and the European Single Market
The debate about industrial policy has risen to the top of the agenda in the EU and globally since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which compounded the supply-chain shocks caused by COVID-19 and further exacerbated the increasingly tense atmosphere in global relations and trade.
Learn MoreSeeking Symbiosis - Does the new Common Agricultural Policy resonate with the ambitions of the European Green Deal?
Learn MoreThe Potential Implications of a Proposed European Political Community (EPC)
On Thursday this week, EU heads of state and government will meet informally with their non-EU counterparts in Prague to discuss a new idea for a “European political community” (EPC).
Learn MoreValency and the V4: The Changing Political Dynamics of the Visegrád Four Group
This publication by outlines the origins, objectives, and future of the Visegrád Four (V4) group, an intra-EU alliance of Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
Learn MoreAdvancement or Impediment? AI and the Rule of Law
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology increasingly permeates our daily lives and has the potential to both generate considerable economic benefits and to profoundly impact the rule of law.
Learn MoreAux Urnes Citoyens: Looking Ahead to the 2022 French Legislative Elections
This publication examines the impacts of the April 2022 French presidential elections and sets the stage for the forthcoming June 2022 legislative elections by exploring the potential implications of the results for France, Ireland, and the European Union.
Learn MoreGuarding the Guardians: Rule of Law & the Media
Against a backdrop of a deterioration in media freedom in several European Union Member States, this Explainer outlines the legislative and policy proposals emerging at EU level, which aim to protect media freedom and to ensure the safety of journalists.
Learn MoreIreland at the Helm: Assessing Ireland’s Presidency of the UN Security Council
“During the month of September, Ireland facilitated the adoption of five Security Council resolutions in its capacity as President. The majority of these extended the mandates of UN Missions around the world while a thematic resolution on Peacekeeping Transitions marked a major achievement of Ireland’s Presidency.”
Learn MoreBuilding Consensus in Times of Crisis: Ireland’s Presidency of the UN Security Council
Learn MoreFactsheet on the EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum
This factsheet details the contents, form and legislative status of the nine main legislative proposals in the EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum.
Learn MoreLeaning In? Opportunities for Ireland in the New Pact on Migration and Asylum Policy
Profound divisions within the EU on migration management and asylum policy have strained relations between countries and raised questions about solidarity and responsibility.
Learn MoreGrand Redesigns: Explainer on the EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum
This explainer provides an overview of the EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum in terms of the EU’s relations with third countries.
Learn MoreThe Iran Nuclear Deal: Explained
This explainer provides an overview of the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) and summarises the key developments which have occurred since it was agreed in 2015.
Learn MoreInternational Public Health Diplomacy
In this reflective piece, Mary Whelan, former Irish Permanent Representative to the World Health Organisation (WHO), outlines the negotiations which led to the current International Health Regulations (IHR) in 2005, Ireland’s role in global public health diplomacy and the future challenges facing global public health.
Learn MorePublic Health Diplomacy: A Legal Perspective
In this publication David Byrne SC, former Attorney General and European Commissioner, explores the evolution of the legal foundations for health policy at the national and European level, the concept of health diplomacy and what it may mean in a post COVID-19 future.
Learn MoreClimate and Security at the UN Security Council
This explainer seeks to outline some of the most serious implications of climate change for security as well as examining the unique role that Ireland can play on climate and security during its two-year membership of the UNSC.
Learn MoreStrategic Autonomy: A Spectrum of Choices for the EU and Ireland
This analytical briefing explores the spectrum of strategic autonomy policy options available to the EU in an increasingly multipolar world, where Member States stand on the issues, and the possible implications for a small open liberal economy like Ireland.
Learn MoreExplainer: Ireland’s Membership of the UNSC.
This explainer aims to introduce Ireland’s membership of the UN Security Council by examining some of its key features and functions, as well as by assessing what Ireland can hope to achieve during its two-year term.
Learn MoreAttitudes Towards LGBTIQ Rights in The EU
This explainer aims to provide a broad overview of the attitudes towards LGBTIQ rights across the EU.
Learn MoreProtecting LGBTIQ Rights in Europe and the World
This paper assesses the key legal frameworks which extend LGBTIQ specific protections. First, by looking at the key European frameworks, i.e., the European Union and the Council of Europe. Second, by looking at the key international frameworks, i.e., the United Nations human rights system and the Yogyakarta Principles.
Learn MoreEU Rule of Law Policy Brief
This policy brief details the background of the ongoing rule of law debate in the European Union and why it matters for the Union.
Learn MoreEvents
Getting Ready For Enlargement: The EU’s Homework
Keynote Address on the Future of Europe by Tiago Antunes, Secretary of State for European Affairs of Portugal
Learn MoreEU Enlargement And Reform: Why It Matters And How It Can Be Done — A German Perspective
Learn MoreFuture-Proofing Europe: The Challenges and Opportunities Presented by Enlargement of the European Union
A keynote address by Peter Burke TD, Minister of State with responsibility for European Affairs and Defence.
Learn MoreEuropean Commission Report on Enlargement: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
Keynote address by Lawrence Meredith, Director of Neighbourhood East and Institution Building in DG NEAR in the European Commission.
Learn MoreEnlargement and the Future of the EU
Jessika Roswall will provide a Swedish Government view on EU enlargement and reform.
Learn MoreEnsuring Accountability and Justice for International crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine
This event will reflect on the legal options and challenges for justice and accountability mechanisms in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine, including the prospects for the establishment of a special international tribunal.
Learn MoreMigration and Asylum in the EU
In her address to the IIEA as part of the Global Europe project, supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs, European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson discusses the latest developments to the EU’s migration and asylum policies.
Learn MoreReviving Our Commitments to Human Rights
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, discusses the need to rejuvenate a worldwide consensus on human rights, 75 years on from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Learn MoreAdvancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
In her address to the IIEA Major General Maureen O'Brien, discusses how to advance the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, both on the ground and in international policy.
Learn MoreCurrent threats to the future of Belarus and Europe - A keynote address by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
In her address to the IIEA, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Leader of the Belarusian Democratic Movement, will discuss the current threats to the future of Belarus and Europe.
Learn MoreA View from the Swedish Presidency
In his address to the IIEA, which is part of the Global Europe project, supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr Christian Danielsson, Swedish State Secretary for EU Affairs will discuss the Swedish presidency of the Council of the European Union, their experience to date and current issues from competitiveness to migration.
Learn MoreIreland and the UN: reflecting on Ireland’s term as an elected member of the UN Security Council
In this Global Europe webinar, Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, reflects on Ireland’s longstanding support for multilateralism, developed over 100 years of independence. In particular, he reflects on Ireland’s tenure as an elected member of the UN Security Council, from January 2021 to December 2022. He outlines Ireland’s achievements, discusses the main challenges faced and assesses the overall contribution that Ireland has made to the work of the Security Council.
Learn MoreFreedom of Expression and Armed Conflict
In this Global Europe webinar, Irene Khan, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, will examine the challenges that journalists and human rights defenders are facing during armed conflict.
Learn MoreThe Council of Europe at a Crossroads
This panel discussion will reflect on Ireland’s six-month Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, which ends on 7 November 2022.
Learn MoreEurope’s Place in the World
A webinar address by EEAS Secretary General, Stefano Sannino, on Europe’s place in the world.
Learn MoreEurope in Changing Times
Address to the IIEA by Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President for a Europe Fit for the Digital Age and Commissioner for Competition entitled Europe in changing times.
Learn MoreCouncil of Europe Development Bank: Supporting Social Cohesion During Extraordinary Times
In his address to the IIEA, Carlo Monticelli reflects on the role of the Council of Europe Development Bank in supporting social cohesion in extraordinary times.
Learn MoreReaffirming “the Conscience of Europe”
A webinar address with Marija Pejčinović Burić, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, and Simon Coveney TD, in his capacity as incoming Chair of the Committee of Ministers.
Learn MoreAfghanistan at a crossroads
In her address to the IIEA, Deputy SRSG for Afghanistan, Mette Knudsen, discusses the current political situation in Afghanistan and efforts of the United Nations to support the people of Afghanistan.
Learn MoreAnnual State of the Union Address to the IIEA
Minister Coveney will deliver the annual ‘State of the Union’ address at the IIEA.
Learn MoreSafeguarding Media Pluralism and Upholding EU Values
Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, discusses the necessity of safeguarding media freedom and pluralism in order to ensure that EU values are upheld.
Learn MoreIlliberal Democracy and Academic Freedom in Eastern Europe
Professor Michael Ignatieff will explore the reasons why illiberal democracy is in the ascendant in Eastern Europe and why are universities among the targets of these illiberal regimes.
Learn MoreDefending the Rule of Law in the EU
Former Chief Justice of Ireland, Mr Justice Frank Clarke, will deliver an online address on the state of play regarding the Rule of Law in the European Union.
Learn MoreMaking the Conference on the Future of Europe Work
Secretary of State for European Affairs of Portugal, Ana Paula Zacarias, will deliver an online address on the Conference on the Future of Europe and how it can best achieve its stated goals.
Learn MoreWEBINAR: EU Trade Policy in a Post-COVID World
A webinar address on the EU’s trade policy and strategic ambitions in a post-COVID world with Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commission Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Trade.
Learn MoreWEBINAR: Forging a Comprehensive EU Approach to Migration
In his address to the IIEA, Vice-President Schinas will consider the significance of the extensive review of migration policy embodied in the New Pact on Migration and Asylum.
Learn MoreWEBINAR: Rule of Law in the EU
Minister Varga and Minister Byrne will discuss the rule of law in the European Union, and the challenges facing it.
Learn MoreMultilateral Cooperation on Disarmament: Prospects and milestones in the COVID era
Learn MoreEurope’s role in the world and the future of multilateralism
In this inaugural event of the IIEA’s new Global Europe project, supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini addresses Europe’s global role and the future of the multilateral system. She argues that the COVID-19 crisis is a critical juncture for the multilateral system and that redefining Europe’s role on the international stage will be crucial for Europe to emerge stronger in a post-pandemic world.
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