In 2015, the European Public Policy Conference (EPPC) centered on the theme "From Russia with Love? Eastern Europe Between Integration, Cooperation, and Confrontation." Hosted in Warsaw, Poland, the conference addressed critical geopolitical and policy challenges shaped by Russia’s expanding influence, the crisis in Ukraine, and Europe’s evolving security and economic landscape.

Discussions focused on Eastern Europe’s integration and cooperation frameworks, the EU’s Neighbourhood Policy, and the complexities of trade relations and security in the region. Against the backdrop of a changing geopolitical order, the need for a new security framework to address modern challenges—including weak or failing states, migration crises, and territorial disputes—was emphasized. The conference also highlighted the impact of outdated institutions unable to cope with current multipolarity and evolving global threats.

Keynotes and panels underscored the urgency of resolving the Ukraine conflict peacefully, fostering European solidarity amidst economic struggles, and addressing rising nationalist sentiments. Additionally, the role of media manipulation in exacerbating the Ukraine crisis was examined, revealing the influence of Russian narratives and the need for more transparent information dissemination and academic engagement.