News

2026

February

13 February 2026

Gerald Knaus headlined a Munich event on European defence, tracing the history of security integration and warning of the need to reinforce it amid growing geopolitical pressure.

12 February 2026

Gerald Knaus addressed a Munich Security Conference-side event with Corps Suevia, examining Europe’s security architecture, transatlantic deterrence, and the need for deeper integration.

10 February 2026

Gerald Knaus addressed members of the Internationale Club at the Auswärtiges Amt in Berlin on Europe’s future, highlighting integration, security, and the need for renewed diplomatic engagement.

3 February 2026

Gerald Knaus joined a panel with members of the Deutsch-Ukrainische Gesellschaft in Berlin to discuss Ukraine’s path to the EU, focusing on European security and the role of deeper integration.

January

31 January 2026

Gerald Knaus reflected in Ravensburg on the achievements of European integration and the urgent need to defend them in a more contested geopolitical environment.

30 January 2026

Gerald Knaus spoke in Friedrichshafen on Europe’s security, integration, and the challenges posed by rising nationalism and Russian imperialism.

29 January 2026

Gerald Knaus took part in a panel in Freiburg on migration and transatlantic politics, highlighting the issue's importance for democratic stability and trans-atlantic cooperation.

28 January 2026

Gerald Knaus joined a CDU panel in Hessen on migration and integration, focusing on policy responses to public concerns and the rise of the far-right.

21 January 2026

Gerald Knaus spoke on Europe’s resilience, security, and the need for deeper integration at the European Resilience Summit in Davos.

18 January 2026

Gerald Knaus addressed the future of Europe, warning of mounting pressures on integration and the risks of a return to nationalist conflict.

14 January 2026

Gerald Knaus explored Europe’s past achievements, the fragility of its peace, and the need to confront rising nationalist pressures.

2025

December

21 December 2025

Gerald Knaus discussed human rights, European integration, and the risks of resurgent nationalism at the Lichtbrücke film festival in the former Dachau concentration camp.

16 December 2025

Adnan Ćerimagić joined a public forum in Gračanica to discuss the critical reforms and democratic accountability necessary to advance Bosnia and Herzegovina’s path toward EU integration.

12 December 2025

Adnan Ćerimagić contributed analysis and moderated discussions at the Regional Diaspora Experts’ Forum on how diaspora engagement can support EU accession, labour mobility, and changing perceptions of the Western Balkans.

10 December 2025

Gerald Knaus led a discussion on migration, human rights, and democracy at an event in Altstätten marking the International Day for Human Rights.

9 December 2025

Gerald Knaus spoke on defending European integration and democratic values at an event hosted by the Jewish Museum in Hohenems.

9 December 2025

Adnan Ćerimagić participated in two expert events hosted by the European Council on Foreign Relations to discuss the key challenges of EU enlargement, regional stability, and the prospects of the Kosovo–Serbia dialogue.

6 December 2025

Adnan Ćerimagić participated in a workshop on North Macedonia's EU Accession, where he gave impulse remarks on the revitalisation of EU enlargement and the domestic and regional dimensions currently blocking the country's path to the EU.

5 December 2025

Gerald Knaus led a workshop on policy advocacy and communication at CIFE Berlin, focusing on research, writing, and influencing European debates.

4 December 2025

Adnan Ćerimagić joined an expert workshop on EU accession progress in the Western Balkans, arguing that prolonged uncertainty undermines democratic institutions and that a credible, merit-based EU approach with stronger support is essential for successful reforms.