Founded in 1995, the Center for European Integration Studies (ZEI) is a prestigious research institute at the University of Bonn. The work of ZEI contributes to the solution of the problems of European integration and Europe's role in a global context through The main building, viewed from the Hofgarten. ...

 * future-orientated research work, * sound policy advice, * fruitful dialogue between researchers and decision-makers, and * innovative concepts in postgraduate education and continuing education. 

The work of ZEI integrates

 * legal, * economic and social, * cultural and political issues in an interdisciplinary context. 

ZEI offers academics as well as policy-makers, representatives of businesses, and lobbyists an international forum for discussion of all aspects of European integration. ZEI currently has an international academic and professional staff of 50 people, and works in close cooperation with partners all around the world.

ZEI is also part of the Europaeum-network consisting of ten leading European Universities. The Europaeum is a loose organisation of ten leading European universities. ...

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