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Legislative body of the European Union, located in Strasbourg, France, composed of 705 members representing various nations in the European Union.

Discussing international forums fosters connections with foreign entities, even in politically delicate situations. Engaging with specialists...

Governing body of the European Union, referred to as The European Parliament
Governing body of the European Union, referred to as The European Parliament

Legislative body of the European Union, located in Strasbourg, France, composed of 705 members representing various nations in the European Union.

The Federal Foreign Office of Germany has announced a funding opportunity for international dialogue forums, aimed at promoting overseas contacts in politically sensitive cases. This initiative invites applications from experts from the German and international think tank landscape, parliamentarians, and representatives of civil society from Germany and partner countries.

Interested parties are required to submit their applications at least eight weeks before the intended start of the project. However, there are no specific guidelines regarding the duration of funding approval. Additionally, no maximum amount of funding has been specified, and no additional rules for application submission are mentioned.

The focus areas of this funding include medium- and long-term challenges for German and European foreign and security policy, Europe (including the UK), and cooperation with emerging global partners, particularly Asia. There are no geographical restrictions on where funding can be provided.

It's worth noting that the Federal Foreign Office has a funding guideline for promoting international dialogue forums, typically with a validity period that varies but often spans several years, subject to periodic review and updates.

Furthermore, no specific expenditure types or measures are excluded from funding. Moreover, no guidelines regarding the financing form and type are provided. Lastly, no funds are allocated for evaluations.

If you are interested in applying for this funding opportunity, please direct your enquiries to [email protected]. This initiative presents a unique chance for dialogue and cooperation, fostering understanding and collaboration between various stakeholders on critical global issues.

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