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Exchanging ideas and insights on Europe’s present day challenges

The IOS EU Platform is a network of multidisciplinary knowledge from Utrecht ľ�ϸ��Ӱ�� on the European Union. The platform creates a crucial link between specialized academic research and today’s vibrant worlds of European politics and policy. It stimulates sustainable network building and the exchange of ideas and insights on European integration.

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Mercosur trade deal between the EU and South American countries finally seems within reach, but Dutch farmers are not enthusiastic
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21 July 2025
The EU-Mercosur trade deal nears completion, promising economic benefits and lower prices. However, Dutch farmers express concern over competition and environmental standards. Expert Martijn Huysmans highlights the potential impact.

"Solidarity in the European Union"
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27 June 2025
conference: Solidarity in the European Union. From migration and democracy to social policy and nationalism, this day was filled with in-depth discussion and insights.
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Events
28 Oct
Lunch debate: Choosing democracy
28 October 2025 from 12:00 to 13:30
Democracy is more than just elections, but elections are an important aspect of our democracy. We are not only choosing a political party, but also the rules that politicians must adhere to. Has democracy itself become the subject of the elections?
31 Oct
Working on Europe: integrating visions and pragmatism
31 October 2025 from 16:15 to 18:45
The J.W. Beyen lecture 2025 will be given by Mendeltje van Keulen, at Utrecht ľ�ϸ��Ӱ�� on 31 October.
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The IOS Platform on EU Politics and Policy is part of one of the strategic research themes of Utrecht ľ�ϸ��Ӱ��: Institutions for Open Societies.