Series

In the tradition of its founder Reinhard Mohn, the Bertelsmann Foundation contributes to furthering the common good. The Foundation's work is based on the conviction that competition and civic engagement is crucial for social development and progress. The Bertelsmann Spotlight Europe series looks at state and development of the EU and comments on its involvement in international affairs.

Publishers: Bertelsmann Foundation
Publications: A Fiscal Union for Europe: Building Block and Not a Magic Bullet
Tsipras Will Have to Put His Cards on the Table
European Social Policy? Prospects for the New EU Commission
The Populist Networks
Language, Identity, Politics: The Myth of Two Ukraines
North Africa: Crisis and Consensus
The Changing Face of North Africa
The European Union and Russia at a Crossroads
Syria: From Rebellion to All-Out War
Vive l’Europe! Vive l’Union!
The Europeanization of the Bundestag: From Observer to Player?
At Long Last, the EU Takes on its Banks
The Value of Europe
Can Mobility Offset Unemployment?
Long Live the United States of Europe
Stability Has a Price
The New EU: The Consequences of the Polish EU Presidency
Confronting the Crisis
Manifesto: Promoting Solidarity and Integration within the Eurozone
European Economic Governance: and what is about the Social Dimension?
The Arab World Poised Between Revolution and Repression
Who's Next? The Eurozone in an Insolvency Trap
How the European Union can Support Change in North Africa
For Whom the Bell Tolls
The Middle East as a Region of Opportunity
Bundestag auf Europäisch
Europäische Bürgerinitiative: Neuerung mit Sprengkraft
From Global Payer to Global Player
Spain and the End of European Illusions
External Action Service
The Economic Crisis in Central and Eastern Europe
Elections in Iraq: The Impact on US-EU Cooperation
Lisbon - A Second Shot
Cooperation with the Kremlin
Forget Copenhagen
Yet Another President
After Soccer Diplomacy: The Turkish-Armenian Relations
Ireland's Second Attempt
Europe Begins at Home
Presidential Elections in Iran: Is Cooperation Possible?
EU Eastern Partnership: Fine, but what About Russia?
It's Hip to be a Euro-Critic
Europe's Bold New Story
Roma Integration in Europe – Mission (Im)possible?
After Gaza
Kosovo 2009
Lessons from the Treaty Fatigue
Nizza, Lissabon, Dublin - und zurück?
Welcome Back, America? Europe and the US
Solidarity in the EU
Frozen Conflicts: Kant Reloaded
One Voice for the Euro
Prospects for a New EU-Russia Agreement
Hello Neighbour! A new EU policy from Morocco to Azerbaijan
Irish Vote, Europe’s Future
Green Light from the Emerald Isle? Ten Questions and Answers about Ireland
Human Trafficking
Presidential Poker
The Sarkozy Mystery
Breaking the Stalemate: The EU and Russia in 2008
Kosovo: What Next?
Was jetzt? Eckpunkte einer neuen Kosovopolitik der EU
Kosovo: What Next?
Europe's Finances: The Old System at its Limits
Europe's Finances
Ausgewählte Expertengruppen in der Geschichte der Europäischen Union
A Chance for Wise Men
Ein "Rat der Weisen" für die Europäische Union?
A Time to Take Action: Europe's Responsibility in the Middle East
A Time to Take Action: Europe's Responsibility in the Middle East
Test Case Energy
Test Case Energy
A Chance for Wise Men
More Political Leadership is Worth the Risk
More Political Leadership is Worth the Risk
Who Wants What and Why? FAQs about the EU Constitutional Summit
Withdrawal or Creation of a New Union: A Way Out of the EU's Constitutional Dilemma?
The Western Balkans in the Wake of the Ahtisaari Proposals
Renewing the European Answer
Too Open for Its Own Good? Six Proposals for Taming Open Co-Ordination
Defence Agency vs. Commission?
Trapped in Its Own Past: The EU Budget in Economic Governance
Non, Nee, Ne, Nie or No – Consequences, Options, and Recommendations if the Constitution is Rejected
Agenda 2007 – The Conflict over the Financial Framework 2007-2013
Opportunity in Crisis? Prospects for the UK EU Presidency 2005
Diplomats for Europe
Historically Unique, Unfinished in Detail
Laboratory for Integration
The Treaty of Nice – A Deadlock for Europe?
Answering the Question of Power from a European Perspective
Targeted Interventions At Neuralgic Points
Regions and the Future of Europe
Enlarged Europe’s Neighborhood Policy
Light and Shade – An Evaluation of the Convention’s Proposals
The European Convention Faces Tall Hurdles on the Home Stretch
Crucial Features of a Successful EU Constitution
Defining and Securing the EU’s Strategic Defence Interests
Geteilte Führung bei klarer Verantwortung
Europäische Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik
European Foreign and Security Policy
A System Out of Balance
Flexibility in EU Foreign and Security Policy
Enhancing Political Leadership in the EU
Solidarity in an Enlarged European Union
The Convention Scores a Partial Success
Reforming Justice and Home Affairs
Different Ways – One Target
From Listening to Consensus-Building
Civil Society and the Convention
A European Economic and Financial Constitution
Bringing European Governance Closer to the Citizens
Strengthening Foreign Policy Coherence and the Capacity to Act
The Future Division of Labour in the EU
Eine Wirtschafts- und Finanzverfassung für Europa
Europäisches Regieren bürgernah und nachvollziehbar gestalten
Structure of the Convention Determines Outcome
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