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Tension within the European Union

Britain has left the union and elsewhere anti-European forces gain influence. The differences between the EU member states in terms of economic strength and understanding of the role of the state, the European Central Bank and the Euro are substantial. At the same time the EU is searching for its geopolitical role. In this dossier we present analyses and recommendations for action regarding EU politics.

  • News

    11.02.2026

    Two soldiers in camouflage uniform standing during a break under the rain near the tracks of an armoured tank, only the trousers and the boots are visible

    Ukraine support after 4 years of war: Europe steps up

  • Statement

    05.02.2026

    ECB should focus on the dollar-euro exchange rate

  • News

    05.02.2026

    East Bridge of the Great Belt Fixed Link or Storebæltsbroen

    STRING: Cross-border cooperation strengthens growth in northern Europe

Research and Policy Contributions

Experts

  • Dr. Klaus Schrader
    Kiel Institute Researcher
  • Prof. Dr. Stefan Kooths
    Research Director
  • Prof. Dr. Jens Boysen-Hogrefe
    Kiel Institute Researcher
  • Dr. Jürgen Stehn
    Kiel Institute Researcher

Events

Projects

  • Project

    01.05.2016

    Mercator Dialogue on Asylum and Migration (MEDAM)

    MEDAM is a research and consulta­tion project that aims to identify and close the gaps in existing research and to develop research-based solutions…

Research

  • Research Center

    Macroeconomics