Centre for European Reform (CER)

The attack on #Iran by the US and Israel is good news for Russia but bad news for Europe, including Ukraine, and ultimately for the US itself. New @CER_EU insight by @CER_IanBond and Thomas Maddock Read here: buff.ly/I42gf7q

LAST WEEK TO APPLY for the 13th Clara Marina O’Donnell #fellowship. Start date: October 2026 for six months Pay: London Living Wage Applications in by: 09/04/26 @CER_EU @BrookingsInst @KingsCollegeLon @Dept_of_POLIS buff.ly/3vV64SZ

.@CER_EU is looking for a new director. Please see the #job description and details on how to apply below buff.ly/6LT2jsf Deadline for applications 22/05/26

“When you look at #Türkiye's neighborhood, it is one of the very few stable places in a neighborhood that is on fire,” @GalipDalay told the @CER_EU #podcast. Listen here: buff.ly/MEKSCri

“Excluding Türkiye from SAFE means that there is ultimately going to be a mismatch between the European threat map and its institutional map,” @SenemAydnDzgit told the #CERpodcast. Listen here: buff.ly/MEKSCri

Die EU-eigene Denkfabrik @CER_EU weist in einem Bericht aus dem Februar 2026 darauf hin, dass Budapest bei anhaltender Blockade schrittweise weitere Beträge dauerhaft verlieren könnte. buff.ly/EmQkSQD

“When looking at EU-Türkiye relations today, how do you see the political dynamics on both sides and these bilateral disputes shaping the relationship?” 🎙️Thomas Maddock asked @GalipDalay and @SenemAydnDzgit in the new #CERpodcast 🎙️ Listen here: buff.ly/MEKSCri

By and large, European populations support #rearmament, but only as long as it does not involve increasing taxes or reducing public services. #defence #defencespending @CER_EU policy brief by Armida van Rij Read here: buff.ly/CqgCMt8

Applications are open until 09 APRIL 26 for the 13th Clara Marina O’Donnell fellowship, watch here for Thomas Maddock's tips to candidates. Full details here - buff.ly/3vV64SZ Start date: October 2026 for six months Pay: London Living Wage

US president Donald Trump seems not to have considered what the wider effects of war on #Iran might be, or its winners and losers; Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu may not care. @CER_EU insight by @CER_IanBond and Thomas Maddock Read here: buff.ly/I42gf7q

@CER_Grant “This risks the EU linking the issue to the agriculture deal and the emissions trading scheme, which could result in the talks ending in disaster.”

.@CER_Grant, director of the @CER_EU, said: “A number of EU countries, including Poland and the Baltic states are absolutely determined that their students should not pay higher tuition fees to study in UK universities... thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar…

Thomas Maddock asked @GalipDalay and @SenemAydnDzgit if the EU and Türkiye can move from a more transactional relationship to a more co-operative one? in the latest @CER_EU #podcast - listen here: buff.ly/MEKSCri 🇪🇺 🇹🇷

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If the war ends without regime change in #Iran, the Iranian people will continue to suffer both from continued repression and the consequences of US and Israeli attacks. New @CER_EU insight by @CER_IanBond and Thomas Maddock Read here: buff.ly/I42gf7q

“Europe is fearful about the future. And I think this fear factor is the most important factor that is driving Europe to look for alternative or closer co-operation with #Türkiye,” @GalipDalay told Thomas Maddock on the #CERpodcast. Listen here: buff.ly/MEKSCri

Last week we welcomed @Piotr_Serafin to our Brussels conference 'Can Europe be a global power?' his keynote speech is now available to watch here: buff.ly/Fr2aSFc

Listen to our new #CERpodcast ‘Unpacking Europe’ discussing the EU's relationship with Türkiye, Thomas Maddock spoke with @GalipDalay and @SenemAydnDzgit. 🎙️ Listen here: buff.ly/MEKSCri

Europe can best insulate itself against the economic consequences of any conflict in the Gulf by accelerating its energy transition away from fossil fuels. @CER_EU insight by @CER_IanBond and Thomas Maddock Read here: buff.ly/I42gf7q

Supporters of the move, such as the @CER_EU, suggest that a renegotiation with Europe could net an improvement to GDP of some 0.3-0.7% of GDP over the next decade, potentially worth billions. buff.ly/xqSDDWs

Applications are open until 09 APRIL 26 for the 13th Clara Marina O’Donnell fellowship, watch here for Thomas Maddock's tips to candidates. Full details here - buff.ly/3vV64SZ Start date: October 2026 for six months Pay: London Living Wage