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 offered postgraduate students the opportunity to study the one year "Master in European Studies – Governance and Regulation". The program ended in 2023.
"A geopolitical gem. How Greenland can be a test case for a more ambitious EU" by Koen Verhelst and "Keep calm and join NATO. Finland’s and Sweden’s road to the military-political alliance" by Matti Wiberg
During the Master of European Studies study trip to Berlin from 27 to 29 June, the students gained valuable insights into the workings of German politics and its institutions. At the same time, they received important information about career and entry opportunities with the government institutions and policy-related actors as employers and were also able to benefit from the testimonials of our many alumni who are based and work in Berlin.
On 23 June 2023 we proudly said goodbye to our 25th class of the ZEI Master of European Studies Governance and Regulation with our Final Ceremony. We congratulate all our graduates and wish them all the best for their future.
ZEI Fellows of the Class of 2023 took part in the WDR Europaforum on June 6, 2023. Afterwards the two MES students David Lopéz Piquer and Alessa Kron were interviewed on "WDR aktuell".
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
From 1998 to 2023, ZEI offered postgraduate students the opportunity to study the one year “Master in European Studies – Governance and Regulation”. Lecturers from all over Europe presented 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 added 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.