European Union and Its Neighbours

At a time when the future of European Union is under debate, the EU is central to our conferences; the consequences of the referenda votes, the future of enlargement, the new EU-25, economic reform, the EU Constitution, the EU budget, neighbourhood policies, agricultural and regional policies, immigration, Common Foreign and Security Policy, and also the EU's Western Balkans strategy are among the many EU policy issues under scrutiny.

European Union Conferences at Wilton Park

In a fast-moving world, Wilton Park's conferences provide an opportunity for people of influence from within and outside government to share experience on the best ways of dealing with major international and domestic policies.

Forthcoming Conferences

THE FUTURE FUNCTIONING OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
WP1051 - Wednesday 20 - Friday 22 October 2010

Should all 27 EU Member States ratify the Lisbon Treaty, this conference will explore how the Treaty's constitutional arrangements will be implemented, its implications for the functioning of EU institutions, and the prospects for further integration. How is the balance of power changing within the EU and between its institutions? Is decision making becoming more streamlined? How are EU foreign policy and other policy areas evolving.
Location: Wilton Park

THE SOUTH CAUCASUS AND CENTRAL ASIA: REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS AND PROSPECTS FOR STRENGTHENING EURO-ATLANTIC PARTNERSHIPS
WP1057 - Monday 15 - Thursday 18 November 2010

How are EU and NATO member states responding to the growing geo-strategic importance of the South Caucasus and Central Asia? Where is particular progress in the EU's Eastern Partnership and NATO action plans needed? What are the prospects for closer investment, trade, aid, energy and environmental co-operation? How are conflicts in the region being addressed? What are the prospects for resolution?
Location: Wilton Park