Recent papers from a variety of IAI projects focus on the interconnection of threats and challenges from Europe’s neighbourhood.

IAI research examines potential scenarios surrounding the UK’s referendum on EU membership this summer following the February agreement granting the UK special status in the EU. The study examines the far-reaching implications of the referendum for the future of EU-UK relations and broader aspects tied to the EU's integration process.

Dear Minister Giro,

Dear Ms. Nathalie Tocci,

Dear Ms. Antonio Missiroli,

Excellences,

Dear Colleagues,

The timing of this conference could not have been better. Not only because this is part of the ongoing consultation on the new European Union Global Strategy. Which, as you know, will be presented to the European Council next June by High Representative/Vice President Federica Mogherini. But also because the challenges in Europe, in our neighbourhood and beyond are truly unprecedented.