Viadrina Institute for European Studies (IFES) • European University Viadrina

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Welcome to the Institute for European Studies

The Viadrina Institute for European Studies (IFES) conducts interdisciplinary research on social, political and cultural figurations on the European continent and its global entanglements. The institute focuses both on historical and contemporary processes of Europeanisation, paying particular attention to their inherent complexities and ambivalences. Through its research, the IFES seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of Europe and to foster a critical perspective within the field of European studies.

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Visitor address

Logenstr. 11
15230 Frankfurt (Oder)
Room LH 111

Team and members

News

27. November 2024

Climate protection after Baku: Reimund Schwarze in dialogue (hybrid)

Climate economist and Viadrina expert Reimund Schwarze reports on his observations at the COP29 World Climate Conference in Azerbaijan and categorises the results in an interview with Amelie Kutter (EUV/ IFES): What was achieved? What concrete measures were agreed for the transition from fossil fuels to renewable, climate-neutral technologies? What are the prospects of this climate conference and how effective are they?

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Transformations towards sustainability in Brandenburg (in German)

In her two-year teaching and research project 'Transformations towards sustainability in the state of Brandenburg', Amelie Kutter and her students are investigating how actors in the region implement or contest sustainability policy in the areas of water, forest, energy and food.

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New edition of the Working Paper Series

Starting with Sonja Priebu's contribution on "Post-transformational trajectories in Eastern Europe", IFES is relaunching its Working Paper Series. The IFES Working Papers Series serves to disseminate the initial results of ongoing research projects prior to publication in order to promote the exchange of ideas and scientific debate.

Events

Nov

Thursday 14.00

Research Seminar

The Institute for European Studies is holding its first research seminar this semester on November 28. If you are interested in attending or participating, please send an e-mail to: ifes@europa-uni.de.

Jan

Monday 16.15

Randall Halle: European Values in the EU's Developmental, Energy and Climate Policies

In cooperation with the "ValEUs" research project and the IFES discussion series "Human & Planet", Randall Halle (Pittsburgh University) will give a lecture entitled "European Values in the EU's Developmental, Energy and Climate Policies" on 6 January 2025.

Jan

Monday 16.15

Angela Bourne: Responding to Populist Parties in Europe

As part of the "ValEUs" research project, Angela Bourne from Roskilde University will give a lecture entitled "Responding to Populist Parties in Europe" on the 20 of January 2025.

Research

Research Seminar

At the IFES research seminar institute members and their guests present and discuss works in progress. The meetings take place several times per year. If you are interested in presenting your work send us an e-mail to ifes@europa-uni.de.