Global Europe Program

Dear Friends, As you may be aware, the Wilson Center is being reduced to its statutory minimum function. As a result, we are no longer continuing with planned Global Europe Program events, programming, and scholarships. Sincerely, The Global Europe Program

Following allegations of embezzlement, Marine Le Pen has seemingly been barred from the French 2027 presidential race. Read @Wdrozdiak's latest on what this means for French democracy and the political road ahead. wilsoncenter.org/article/future…

As the EU tightens rules on ‘Big Tech’, the US warns of threats to free speech and innovation. Richard Wennberg explains how this divide in regulation is reshaping the transatlantic relationship ⤵️ wilsoncenter.org/article/growin…

Last Thursday, the Wilson Center had the honor of hosting Dr. Barbara Kunz from @SIPRIorg for a Chatham House-rules conversation on transatlantic security. It was a pleasure to exchange views on trends in NATO, the OSCE, and nuclear proliferation.

It is a pleasure to host a @StateIVLP group @TheWilsonCenter for a conversation on transatlantic #energy independence and security. Thanks to @MeridianIntl for facilitating!

Foreign interference in European elections has reached Cold War levels — from vote-buying in Moldova to disinformation campaigns in Romania. Read Rickard Lindholm’s latest piece on why democracies are struggling to respond — and how they can fight back. wilsoncenter.org/article/increa…

🇸🇪 What has #Sweden contributed to #NATO in its first full membership year? @WilsonCenterGEP's @JasonCMoyer provides an overview of Sweden's value in the alliance and its importance to security in the Baltic Sea and Arctic region. Read ⬇️ buff.ly/C0nSkAJ

#ICYMI🎦Experts recently convened for a panel discussion hosted by the Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative, @AfricaUpClose, @WilsonCenterGEP, & @Sora_Union on #Moldova and #Uganda's leadership in hosting #refugees and lessons the international community can learn from them. Watch➡️buff.ly/BIWYnlG

Today, the @EU_Commission released its White Paper on European Defence — Readiness 2030, outlining the #ReArm Europe initiative to support Ukraine and enhance European security. Read our analysis of the Commission's first 100 days and defense efforts ⤵️ wilsoncenter.org/article/securi…

🎦@WilsonCenterGEP’s @RQuinville speaks with @SchildeKaija about how the recent surge in European defense spending is part of a long-term trend and explores the EU's pivotal role in strengthening the defense industry and military capabilities. ⤵️ wilsoncenter.org/video/eus-role…

The first 100 days of the new @EU_Commission have been dominated by security and defense. @MasaOcvirk & @JasonCMoyer analyze the #ReArm Europe Plan, the Commission’s initiative to significantly boost defense spending of #EU members. Full article ⤵️ wilsoncenter.org/article/securi…

Great discussion with the Leipzig delegation on German & U.S. political developments, subnational diplomacy, and key issues shaping 🇩🇪🇺🇸 relations. Appreciate the insights from @StadtLeipzig & @DAISachsen and the opportunity to engage through @WilsonCenter’s Global Europe Program

🎧 In this #NeedToKnow episode, @WilsonCenterGEP's @RQuinville provides an overview of the current political state in #Germany amid recent elections, economic challenges, and the evolving US-#EU relationship. Listen here 👇 buff.ly/hkpBuwp

TOMORROW | Join us & @kennaninstitute for an online discussion with @CvMarschall, @thorstenbenner and @RQuinville on the future of Germany's foreign policy in the wake of the elections. RSVP ⤵️ wilsoncenter.org/event/germanys…

🎦 In this #WilsonNOW episode, @WilsonCenterGEP Director @RQuinville provides insight into the topics that were at the forefront of the #MunichSecurityConference including dynamic shifts in transatlantic relations and the implications of the 2025 German federal election ➡️ buff.ly/JrC4OFZ

#EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss expanding defense spending after the US suspended military aid to #Ukraine. @WilsonCenterGEP Distinguished Fellow Baroness Catherine Ashton provides insight into the security discussions and the current state of the transatlantic relationship. #SmartTake

EVENT | Join us & @kennaninstitute for an online discussion with @CvMarschall, @thorstenbenner and @RQuinville on the future of Germany's foreign policy in the wake of the elections. RSVP➡️buff.ly/nSq1RVfEVENT |

#ICYMI | @kennaninstitute & @WilsonCenterGEP recently hosted a book launch on the ravages of war and the cost of resistance from the accounts of extraordinary women in #Ukraine. Watch➡️buff.ly/kcz1Px0

OUT NOW | Can the Ukraine crisis make #Europe less reliant on the United States? Read the latest article from @Wdrozdiak for @TheWilsonCenter.⤵️ wilsoncenter.org/article/can-uk…

Join us on 6 March, 1pm, at @WilsonCenterGEP for an event Celebrating Refugee Host Country Leadership: Moldova and Uganda wilsoncenter.org/event/celebrat… via @wilsoncenter.org