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Welcome to the Center for European Integration Studies
The Center for European Integration Studies is a transdisciplinary research and post-graduate education institute of the Rheinischen-Friedrich-Wilhelms University Bonn. It provides future oriented research on unresolved questions of European integration and the global role of Europe with focus on "Governance and Regulation in the EU". Furthermore ZEI offers postgraduate students the opportunity to study the one year "Master in European Studies – Governance and Regulation".
Im Gespräch bleiben: Politische Wissenschaft und berufliche Praxis. Freiburger Politikdialog – Bonner Europakolloquium (1994-2023) by Ludger Kühnhardt (ed.), Baden-Baden: Nomos Verlag 2023
"Die Päpste, Europas Einigung und ein zerrissener Kontinent. Eine Zwischenbilanz im Lichte der gegenwärtigen Krisen in Kirche und Welt" by Ludger Kühnhardt und "Europäische Integration aus historischer Erfahrung. Ein Zeitzeugengespräch mit Michael Gehler" by Ralf Dahrendorf
With the study trip of the Master of European Studies to Brussels and Luxembourg between 30 January and 02 February, the students gained valuable insights into the functioning of the European Union and its institutions. At the same time, they received important information about career and entry opportunities with the EU as an employer and were also able to benefit from the testimonials of our many alumni who are based and work in Brussels.
"The Evolution of the EU’s Perception towards Ukraine" by Kateryna Khalabuzar and "Kritische Rohstoffe in der EU - Herausforderungen und Handlungsfelder" by Simon Jerome Dietewich
EU Progress 2019-2024

The ZEI Monitor examines and comments on the ongoing work of the European institutions. The EU implements its annual work programs on the basis of the six priorities formulated by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for the 2019-2024 term of office. The "ZEI Monitor traffic light" shows the implementation status of EU legislation.
Master of European Studies

Since 1998, ZEI has offered postgraduate students the opportunity to study the one year “Master in European Studies – Governance and Regulation”. Lecturers from all over Europe present students with diverse methods and perspectives on politics, law and economics of the European Union. Practical experts and excursions to the decision-making centres of European politics add to the international atmosphere at ZEI in Bonn.
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Publications

ZEI Directors' Pen
ZEI Directors Prof. Dr. Christian Koenig and Prof. Dr. Ludger Kühnhardt publish regularly scholarly articles and books.

Verknüpfte Welten
Ludger Kühnhardt: Verknüpfte Welten. Notizen aus 235 Ländern und Territorien. Vol. 1: 1960-1999, Vol. 2: 2000-2020, Wiesbaden: Springer 2022.

The Art of Regulation
Christian Koenig / Bernhard von Wendland: The Art of Regulation. Competition in Europe - Wealth and Wariness, Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2017.

Transdisciplinary work at ZEI
For 25 years, ZEI combines transdisciplinary research and education in regional integration.