She discusses Europe’s rapid shift away from Russian energy and the most significant policy changes and the “policy entrepreneurs” who used the crisis to accelerate climate reforms at both the EU and national levels. Next, Dr. Schreurs examines Russia’s deepening energy ties with China to bypass sanctions and what that means for Europe’s growing dependence on China for clean-energy technologies and the critical minerals behind them.

Dr. Schreurs also compares Canada and Germany, including the roles of federalism and EU climate legislation, and offers ways to overcome “fossil fuel legacies” without sparking major backlash or disruption. The interview closes by discussing how rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in the transatlantic partnership are shaping energy policy in Europe and Canada.

The Centre for European Studies Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University organized this interview as part of the EU Policy Video Series. The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence activities are is co-funded with a grant from the and by �Ӱ�ԭ�� University.

Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or �Ӱ�ԭ�� University. Neither the European Union nor �Ӱ�ԭ�� University can be held responsible for them.

The maximum amount of financial support which a graduate student may receive is $1200 to assist with partially covering travel and research expenses. Research must be conducted in the EU member states to be considered for financial support by the selection committee and can be combined with other activities such as a student study exchange, the EU Study Tour or a language course.

More details about the application and the materials to submit can be found here. The deadline to submit application materials is no later than Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Please note: Travel research financial support is conditional on the travel being permitted under the application of travel rules issued by �Ӱ�ԭ�� University, the Government of Canada and the government of the destination EU member state at the time of travel.

Read written reports by graduate students about their travel and research completed in previous years here.

Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence activities are co-funded by the and by �Ӱ�ԭ�� University.

The successful applicant will be a scholar in residence at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University for a period of four months, September – December 2026, and teach one MA-level seminar on a topic in transatlantic relations in the interdisciplinary Institute of European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (EURUS). In addition to teaching, the visiting scholar will give one lecture on the topic of their research, which will be presented in a public event co-hosted by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. Other activities during the visitor’s stay in Ottawa (such as research activities, consultations with policy practitioners, guest lectures at other universities, etc.) are encouraged and will be facilitated.

Read more details about the Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholarship and how to apply here. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, February 27, 2026.

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The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence sponsors this EU Policy Video with the Centre for European Studies at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University. The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence is co-funded by the European Union and by �Ӱ�ԭ�� University. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or �Ӱ�ԭ�� University. Neither the European Union nor �Ӱ�ԭ�� University can be held responsible for them.��

The newest in the EU Policy Brief series, #14 “Probing European Defences: Russia’s Coordinated Drone Assault on Polish Territory“, is written by Mikhail Polianskii, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) and the 2025 Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholar on Transatlantic Relations at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University.

Dr. Polianskii provides background and examines the air space violations occurring this week along the Eastern border of Poland which led Poland’s invocation of Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (). The policy brief includes an analysis of key findings and policy implications for European defences. His discussion includes the challenges facing the European Union’s plan to strengthen the EU’s defence capabilities through the .

is a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt () and the 2025 Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholar on Transatlantic Relations at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University. His research interests include European security, Russia’s foreign and domestic policy, and the Post-Soviet Space, and the relations between Russia, EU and NATO.

The EU Policy Brief publications are co-funded by a grant from the European Union’s and �Ӱ�ԭ�� University.

The European Commission’s support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

Maia Tustonic, an undergraduate student, reports on Canada’s strengthening the partnership with the European Union with her article, . Maia is enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Journalism and Political Science: International Relations and World Politics, at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University.

Aurélie Lachapelle and Liam Razzell were awarded fellowships for their articles. Aurélie writes about the tensions leading up to Germany’s federal election in early 2025 with and Liam focuses his writing on a potential partnership between Canada and the European Union with .

These three laureates will travel to Brussels later this year for an organized and expense paid one-week study tour to learn first-hand about the European Union’s institutions. Fellowship recipients have an unique opportunity to attend meetings with European officials and students during the tour. Learn more about the Young Journalist Fellowship competition . Each year the competition is announced in March and winners of the competition are announced in June. The announcement of the winners of the competition by the Delegation is .

Dr.��Polianskii is a post‑doctoral researcher at the Leibniz‑Institut für Friedens‑ und Konfliktforschung Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) in Germany, where he co‑leads the comparative project “PATTERN: How Does the Past Matter? The Russian War of Aggression against Ukraine and the Cold War.” His work focuses on Russian foreign and domestic policy, the evolution of transatlantic security institutions, and the dynamics of hybrid warfare.

During his tenure at �Ӱ�ԭ��, Dr.��Polianskii will pursue a research agenda on transatlantic security relations, examining in particular the interplay between Russia’s strategic disengagement from European security frameworks and the transformation of transatlantic relations. He will teach a graduate‑level seminar entitled: “Russia and the West: Hybrid Warfare and Transatlantic Security”.

The Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholarship on Transatlantic Relations is a joint initiative of the Centre for European Studies (CES) and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Foundation Office Canada). Please click here for more information.

Please read the policy brief here.

The Visiting Scholar position will include teaching a module on the EU’s regional cooperation mechanisms, which involves six three-hour sessions, consultations with students, constructing the course outline for the module, and evaluation of student written and oral work. The module is part of an advanced undergraduate/graduate level course entitled, “The EU, Russia and China: Competing Regionalism in Eurasia”. The course is provided by the Institute of European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (EURUS) at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University.

In addition to teaching, the Visiting Scholar will be expected to provide consultation with students and to offer one public research lecture at the Centre for European Studies on a topic related to the EU as a regional actor.

Qualified applicants must be based at an academic institution in an EU member state. We are seeking applicants with a completed Ph.D. in a relevant field and with a record of publications, relevant teaching experience, and an active research program.

The announcement with all of the details including remuneration is available here. Consideration of applications received will commence February 15, 2025.

�ճ����Jean Monnet Chair in EU External Relations: Competing Regionalism in Eurasia supports teaching, public and policy debates, and dissemination of resources on the EU as a foreign policy actor, the EU’s sponsored policies within the Eurasian region and the EU-China relations.

The Jean Monnet Chair is co-funded with a grant from the European Union  and by �Ӱ�ԭ�� University.