Home - Egmont Institute

Latest publications

External publications

This paper analyses the European Union’s (EU) evolving engagement with the Sahel region, with particular attention to the Alliance of Sahelian States – Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Drawing on […]

From Engagement to Rupture to Re-Engagement: Analysing the Path to the EU’s Renewed Approach to the Sahel

By Nina Wilén,

9 July 2026

External publications

The entry into force of the EU’s Pact on Migration and Asylum on 12 June could have been seen as a major turning point in the development of a common […]

A Pact: What Else?

By Jean-Louis De Brouwer,

8 July 2026

Commentaries

On the 14th of June, the Swiss population voted on whether to cap their population to 10 million by 2050 – the latest referendum in the Alpine country of 9.1 […]

Switzerland at 10 Million: What the Numbers Reveal about Demographic Change

By Maria Gargano,

7 July 2026

More publications

Events

11 Sep

Vers un nouvel ordre international ? Droit humain et Multilatéralisme en tension.

29 Jun

Democratic Drain: Global Migration and the Struggle for Democracy

26 Jun

The Next MFF and the Legacy of NGEU: Competitiveness, Industrial Policy and Europe’s Strategic Response to Polycrisis

26 Jun

Egmont Institute and Brussels-Africa Hub’s Business & Diplomatic Dialogues

25 Jun

Eurosclerosis 2.0: Europe at a Crossroads

More events

Education & Training

29 Jun-3 Jul 2026: Exchange of Expertise on Green Hydrogen (Training)

For 5 days, the Education & Training Programme of the Egmont Institute, at the initiative of the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Maxime […]

View training

22-24 Jun 2026: Launch of the Leadership d’Impact Programme to Strengthen Women’s Leadership in Guinea (Training)

From 22 to 24 June 2026, the Education & Training Programme of the Egmont Institute, in partnership with the École Nationale d’Administration (ENA) of Guinea and with the support of […]

View training

8-12 Jun 2026: Exchange of Expertise on Women’s Leadership with Mongolian Women Diplomats (Training)

An online training programme on “Enhancing Women’s Leadership in International Relations: Gender-Based Challenges and Solutions” was recently delivered for 16 Mongolian women diplomats and officials. The training explored topics related […]

View training

In the press and on social media

Economisch en militair loopt het niet lekker. Blijven er voor Poetin nog opties over voor Oekraïne?

De Morgen -

08/07/2026

Een algemene mobilisatie in Rusland is een absolute no-go. Het is het laatste wat Poetin zou overwegen. With the opinion of Joris Van Bladel. Read it here.

La UE busca otra manera de acercarse al Sahel: “Tenemos que ser más humildes”

La Vanguardia -

07/07/2026

El giro hacia el Este va a acarrear problemas en el futuro. Deberíamos mirar también al Sur With the opinion of Nina Wilén. Read it here.

Turkse defensiesector is booming, kan Europa profiteren?

NOS -

07/07/2026

Op dit moment is Turkije een nuttige partner. De Turkse industrie kan snel en op grote schaal leveren. Dat is iets waar Europa op dit moment nog moeite mee heeft. […]

Sommet de l’Otan à Ankara : « Trump est en train de détruire la cohérence de l’Alliance »

Le Soir -

06/07/2026

With the opinion of Sven Biscop. Read it here.

Er groeit een defensiekloof tussen Nederland en België

De Morgen -

06/07/2026

De publieke opinie in Nederland verschilt niet fundamenteel van die in België. Het verschil zit in de strategische cultuur. With the opinion of Michelle Haas. Read it here.

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Latest publications

From Engagement to Rupture to Re-Engagement: Analysing the Path to the EU’s Renewed Approach to the Sahel

A Pact: What Else?

Switzerland at 10 Million: What the Numbers Reveal about Demographic Change

Events

Vers un nouvel ordre international ? Droit humain et Multilatéralisme en tension.

Democratic Drain: Global Migration and the Struggle for Democracy

The Next MFF and the Legacy of NGEU: Competitiveness, Industrial Policy and Europe’s Strategic Response to Polycrisis

Egmont Institute and Brussels-Africa Hub’s Business & Diplomatic Dialogues

Eurosclerosis 2.0: Europe at a Crossroads

Education & Training

29 Jun-3 Jul 2026: Exchange of Expertise on Green Hydrogen (Training)

22-24 Jun 2026: Launch of the Leadership d’Impact Programme to Strengthen Women’s Leadership in Guinea (Training)

8-12 Jun 2026: Exchange of Expertise on Women’s Leadership with Mongolian Women Diplomats (Training)

In the press and on social media

Economisch en militair loopt het niet lekker. Blijven er voor Poetin nog opties over voor Oekraïne?

La UE busca otra manera de acercarse al Sahel: “Tenemos que ser más humildes”

Turkse defensiesector is booming, kan Europa profiteren?

Sommet de l’Otan à Ankara : « Trump est en train de détruire la cohérence de l’Alliance »

Er groeit een defensiekloof tussen Nederland en België

Subscribe

Get news & updates from Egmont Institute