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Protests Outside Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw 03.10.2026 Polish riot police officers in full protective gear are seen behind the gate topped with a children s plush toy during a political demonstration outside the Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw.

Poland’s Constitutional Civil War

Sławomir Sierakowski
Poland's constitutional crisis deepens as President Karol Nawrocki clashes with the judiciary, raising concerns about the rule of law and the country's democratic future.
External Publications
Aerial view of a container terminal in China, showing numerous stacked shipping containers, large gantry cranes, and transport vehicles.

Putting a Price on Economic Coercion

How the EU can build on its Anti-Coercion Instrument
Dr. Lukas Schaupp
Economic pressure is increasingly used to influence political decisions. How can the EU better assess its costs and respond effectively?
External Publications
EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen sitzt im Plenarsaal des ukrainischen Parlaments in Kyjiw. Im Hintergrund applaudieren ukrainische Parlamentsvertreter:innen. EU- und ukrainische Flaggen sind zu sehen.

Avoiding alienation

Obstacles to Ukraine’s EU accession and how to overcome them
Dr. Stefan Meister
Diverging expectations, stalled reforms, and political tensions threaten progress. How can Kyiv and Brussels keep the accession process on track?
External Publications
A visitor uses a smartphone in front of a DeepSeek AI display at an exhibition in Hangzhou, China.

China's AI sweeps into Europe

Growing dependence and emerging risks
Dr. Valentin Weber
Chinese AI models are rapidly gaining ground in Europe. Their growing popularity raises concerns about technological dependence, data security, and digital sovereignty. What does this mean for Europe's future in the global AI race?
External Publications
Moldovan and European Union flags displayed side by side at a public gathering.

Moldova’s Rule of Law Resilience

Anastasia Pociumban
Moldova has made significant progress in strengthening the rule of law and advancing its EU accession process. Yet corruption, weak institutions, and Russian interference continue to pose challenges. This report examines Moldova’s reform efforts and the EU’s role in building lasting democratic resilience.
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