Charalampos Efstathopoulos’ Post

The 2023 #AspenSecurity Forum: DC Edition was full of insightful conversations on the most pressing national security and foreign policy issues of our time. Watch my full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/dUP_84FE #Aspensecurity #risingleaders

Are you curious about the future of the European Union amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics and discussions on enlargement? 🇪🇺 📘 Check out our brief, "Out With the Old, in With the New: Reform Initiatives for Functioning Rule of Law in the EU". This insightful read delves deep into the critical juncture facing the EU as it grapples with rule of law challenges. From recent proposals to bolster enforcement mechanisms to the complexities of achieving consensus among Member States, this brief offers a comprehensive overview of the road ahead. https://lnkd.in/dEA9yCtH

Read my latest policy brief, where I dissect existing tools for upholding the rule of law and emerging reform initiatives aimed at strengthening the EU's commitment to this fundamental principle. Discover more about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Stay informed, stay engaged — it's important! #EUReform #RuleOfLaw

And the ingredients the panel wants to see in FP10? 🔬 Maintain focus on excellence in research, and bridge research and innovation more 🌐 More collaboration across borders, institutions, sectors ⏺ Simplification ❇ Aggregation of funding and clustering across programs 🎇 Disruptive innovation - taking it further and broader 🗺 System transformation ⚖ Focus on reducing inequalities 👏 Thanks for a good wrap-up of the 8th NTNU European Conference with many important insights pointing to the future: Maria Cristina Russo, Virginie Battu-Henriksson, Paweł Świeboda, Toril Nagelhus Hernes, Terje Andreas Eikemo & Massimo Busuoli

Check out this new forum on enlargment and reform of the EU, making EU ’fitfor35’ that we launched

As the ENGAGE project conducts stakeholder workshops across Europe, the Centre for International Security Visiting Professor Dr. Monika Sus provides insights into their mission of reshaping European foreign policy. Watch our video for an in-depth look ⬇️📺 You can learn more about the ENGAGE Stakeholder Workshops here: https://lnkd.in/eeaBEy7V Hertie School #europeanunion #externalaction #foreignpolicy

My latest article for the Center for European Policy Analysis on the deepening Russia-China partnership is also available here: https://lnkd.in/euvziBjA

The latest from my brilliant competition colleagues: Where is European competition policy headed in the next five years? This Covington blog post examines the key aspects of President von der Leyen's 2024-2029 political program impacting competition policy: https://okt.to/OJAUoW

INVITATION: A Geopolitical Briefing for Our Times Join us for the FGF Q2 Geopolitical Outlook webinar, and start this year’s second quarter fully informed on the key geopolitical risks and signposts that lie ahead. We’ll examine the latest turns in the US and European Parliamentary elections, and we’ll also dive into the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine and Middle East wars, sharing our thoughts on where investors’ “risk on” view of the world clashes, with our take—the “unconventional wisdom”. The briefing is short and sharp at 30 minutes and tailored for boards and the C-Suite. You can register by clicking the link in the comments section. #Geopolitics #Geopolitical

The 2023 General Report on the Activities of the European Union was published. It provides an overview of the EU’s key achievements in 2023, including transitioning to a heathy planet and a new digital era, making the Union more resilient, defending democratic values, and strengthening the EU role at global level.  https://lnkd.in/eTVC9-UZ