How big is the EU's geoeconomic influence in its neighbourhood?
01 October 2025 2:00 pm CEST
Join us to the online launch of the Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index (GEOII) — a new tool developed by the Bertelsmann Stiftung, ECIPE and wiiw
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Venue
Online via Zoom Please register for the event at this link.
Description
Online launch of the Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index (GEOII) — a new tool developed by the Bertelsmann Stiftung, ECIPE and wiiw to measure and compare how deeply the EU is economically, financially, and politically connected with its neighbouring regions — and how it performs in comparison to the US, China, and Russia.
The digital event will feature
- A presentation of key findings and recommendations
- Followed by a panel discussion with leading commentators.
About GEOII
Covering the years 2010–2023, examining 21 neighbouring countries in the Western Balkans, Eastern Neighbourhood, Türkiye, and the Southern Neighbourhood, GEOII offers a data-driven perspective on the EU’s regional footprint — highlighting both strengths and vulnerabilities. It is built around three core dimensions — trade, finance, and policy interconnectivity — and draws on 43 indicators to assess how the EU compares with the US, China, and Russia in shaping economic ties with its neighbourhood.
Our main finding: The EU remains the most deeply interconnected economic power across its neighbourhood — but China and Russia have gained ground in critical areas, and the EU’s overall lead is narrowing.