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The publication of policy briefs is an essential part of the Jean Monnet Policy Network “ValEUs”, as it allows for an extended societal dialogue on project results. ValEUs aims to provide a realistic account of EU foreign policy and to scrutinise attacks on its foundational values.

Our Young Generation Policy Briefs series introduces the perspective of university students and other young voices, identifying problems with the self-proclaimed European values and suggesting possible solutions. The series features regular publications from young people across the globe. Stay tuned for updates!

Young Generation Policy Brief no. 4: Enforcement of the Rule of Law in Serbia – A Policy Proposal
June 9, 2025

Young Generation Policy Brief no. 4: Enforcement of the Rule of Law in Serbia – A Policy Proposal

  Welcome to our Young Generation Policy Briefs series!  This fourth issue of the series addresses the persistent gap between Serbia’s formal commitments to the rule of law and its political practices, which undermine domestic democratic development and the credibility of the EU enlargement process. Drawing on the Copenhagen Criteria and liberal…

Young Generation Policy Brief no. 3: EU-Tunesia Migration Deal- A Threat to Core European Values
May 7, 2025

Young Generation Policy Brief no. 3: EU-Tunesia Migration Deal- A Threat to Core European Values

Welcome to our Young Generation Policy Briefs series! In this third issue, Paul-Hendrik Himmel, Charlotte Hölscher and Alan Khal state the EU-Tunisia migration agreement to expose contradiction between the EU’s migration policy and its core values of human rights and the rule of law. While aiming to curb irregular migration, the…

Young Generation Policy Brief no. 2: Meloni’s Albania model – New strategy or minefield?
May 2, 2025

Young Generation Policy Brief no. 2: Meloni’s Albania model – New strategy or minefield?

Welcome to our Young Generation Policy Briefs series! In this second issue of the series, Katrin Kehn examines Meloni’s Albania Model, interrogating whether it can be designated as a new strategy or a minefield. Explore all Young Generation Policy Briefs here! With Giorgia Meloni’s Albania model, the asylum procedure is…

Young Generation Policy Brief no. 1: Enquiring into European Values from the Young Generation’s Perspective
April 29, 2025

Young Generation Policy Brief no. 1: Enquiring into European Values from the Young Generation’s Perspective

Welcome to our Young Generation Policy Briefs series! In this first issue, Prof. Timm Beichelt presents a practical guide on writing a policy brief and introduces the concept behind the Young Generation Policy Briefs by summarising key issues at stake in the proclamation and contestation of European values. Explore all…

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