European Union
A European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps
SWP
A 4-page German commentary urging the establishment of a European Voluntary Corps modelled after the US Peace Corps
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-23
A Fragmented Europe in a Frail Congo
CSS
This 3-page Swiss analysis calls for a coherent and strategic (international) approach to provide valuable impetus to the most pressing Congolese needs
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2011-09-15
A New Security Architecture for Europe? Russian Proposals and Western Reactions Part II
Egmont
A 6-page Belgian security policy brief focusing on the Russian drafts for a “European Security Treaty” and for an “Agreement Governing Relations among NATO-Russia Council Member States in the Security Sphere.” It questions what added value, if any, these proposals have for enhancing security in the Euro-Atlantic region
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-06
A New Start for EU Peacemaking? Past Record and Future Potentia
Department of Peace and Conflict Research
A 78-page Swedish paper asserting that there is a potential for the EU to take on a more significant international peacekeeping role
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-02
EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report
Europol
This 56-page report provides policymakers and the general public with a fact-based understanding with regard to terrorism in the European Union (EU). In addition to the presentation of facts, it seeks to identify trends in the development of this phenomenon.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-04-20
EU-UN Cooperation in Peacebuilding: Partners in Practice?
UNIDIR
A 194-page report presents recommendations for how the EU might strengthen the EC–UN operational partnership and support efforts to improve external coherence in peacebuilding
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-28
European Debt and Financial Crisis: Origins, Options
Peterson Institute
A US Congressional testimony analyzing the roots of the current European debt and financial crisis and proposals for resolution of the crisis
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-10-05
High Expectations, Limited Resources: The Bottlenecks of EU Civilian Crisis Management in Kosovo
FIIA
An 8-page Finnish briefing paper studying a few of the stumbling blocks to successful EU crisis management in Kosovo and addressing some basic questions concerning the EULEX operation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-24
Legal Analysis of the Global Financial Crisis from an EU Perspective
Swedish Institute for European Studies
This 8-page Swedish policy analysis looks into legal and institutional issues that are linked to the financial crisis from the EU's point of view. He also offers readers a short assessment of the measures taken during the G20 in London in April 2009 and focuses on the possible impact of the crisis on the EU's future development
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-13
Managing the Financial Crisis: Is Europe Getting it Right?
SWP
A 4-page German commentary calling for a coordinated EU response to the global financial crisis
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-03-14
What Can Be Expected from the Czech EU Presidency?
CEPS
A 5-page commentary on what might be expected from the Czech presidency of the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-13
"Climate Tariffs" and the Credibility of the EU Climate and Energy Package
SWP
This 8-page German commentary is a critique of Pres. Sarkosy\'s proposals for levying \"climate tariffs\".
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-08
10 Years after St. Malo
ISS-EU
This 2-page analysis examines whether the European Security and Defence Policy (EDSP) has fulfilled its expectations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-05
2006 Riga Conference: Riga Papers
GMF
A series of 5 papers on the future challenges facing NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-02
2008 Annual report: The State of the Drugs Problem in Europe
EMCDDA
A 98-page annual report on the drugs phenomenon in Europe
Drug Abuse, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-10
2010 Transition Report
EBRD
This 176-page European report focuses on two main reform areas for the transition economies: the development of domestic capital markets and local currency finance, and the improvement of the business environment
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-12-11
A Better Budget for the European Union: More Value for Money, More Money for Value
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 28-page policy brief arguing for radical changes in the EU budget to enable the Union to achieve its policy goals
European UnionPosted: 2005-04-03
A BRIC in the World: Emerging Powers, Europe, and the Coming Order
Egmont
This 46-page Belgian paper considers the place of the EU in the coming interpolar order
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-10-03
A Call for a European Financial Stability Fund
CEPS
This 3-page commentary calls for the creation of a massive European Financial Stability Fund to cope with the financial and economic crises
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-01
A Citizens Compact: Reaching Out to the Citizens of Europe
European Policy Institutes Network
A 10-page paper proposing the adoption of a 'Citizens Compact', as a way of reducing the EU's democratic deficit without treaty reform
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2005-10-08
A Compact Between China and the European Union
Centre for European Reform
This 4-page article draws on ideas proposed by Sino-European sources for fostering fruitful co-operation on longer-term issues between Europe and China
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-09-06
A Division of Labour in Transatlantic Relations
Clingendael
This 3-page Dutch policy paper argues that Europe needs to respond effectively to new risk management tasks and security challenges with out-of-area operations
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-05-13
A European Alternative Belarus
ICDT
This 31-page report proposes a pathway for Belarus to achieve an independent, democratic and open status within Europe
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-23
A European Defence Strategy
Bertelsmann Foundation
A 102-page report providing concrete proposals for a European Defence Strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2004-06-18
A European Public Prosecutor Would Be a Dangerous Distraction
Centre For European Reform
A brief commentary on the proposal to appoint a European Public Prosecutor
European Union, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-04-14
A European Treaty Wounded: A European Union Disoriented
European Policy Centre
This commentary evaluates the result of the French referendum on the European Constitutional Treaty and looks ahead to possible developments in the near future
European UnionPosted: 2005-06-23
A False Sense of Security: Europe and the Politics of Financial Crisis
FRIDE
This Spanish policy brief looks at the politico-strategic impact of the financial cisis from a European standpoint
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-15
A False Sense of Security: Europe and the Politics of Financial Crisis
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief comments that the geopolitical impact of the financial crisis has been less than many feared. In purely geopolitical terms the crisis has not been a game-changer, but one extremely influential factor amongst many that now condition foreign policy calculations
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-16
A Farewell to Open Borders? The Danish Approach
CEPS
This 14-page paper seeks to clarify a few basic elements to help counter future ‘plots’ against free movement within Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2011-11-11
A Festival of Populism: Slovakia After Its 2004 Presidential Election
German Institute for International Politics and Security
A 7-page commentary on the implications for the E.U. of the electoral success of populist politicians in Slovakia
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2004-05-22
A Foreign Minister for the E.U. - Past, Present and Future
Fornet
This 18-page working paper draws attention to the opportunities and pitfalls of the proposed E.U. Foreign Minister and calls for complementing such a figure with the appropriate political mandate and support structures
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-04
A Fragile Eurozone in Search of a Better Governance
CESifo
This working paper argues that the governance of the Eurozone makes the monetary union fragile and vulnerable to changing market sentiments
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-06-09
A Fresh Start for Europe in Latin America?
Project Syndicate
A commentary on the trading opportunities for Europe in Latin America
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-03-21
A Future Agenda for the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP)
Egmont et al.
A 47-page working paper working paper aiming to bolster debate and policymaking in the near future through a number of proposals in the main areas and topics regarding EU defence
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-25
A Gathering European Economic Storm
AEI
An 8-page US presentation pointing to a heightened risk that the Eurozone will experience a spate of sovereign debt defaults within the next six months
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-09-12
A Glum 2015 Scenario. If...
Institute for International Economics
An 8-page analysis of Germany's economic prospects
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-06-15
A Grand Strategy: Does it Matter in the Real World?
Egmont
This 4-page Belgian policy brief examines the need for a European Grand Strategy for its security
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-02-15
A Greek Endgame?
CEPSA
This 2-page commentary argues that the Greek debt crisis has exposed a structural problem of the eurozone as a whole created by the fact that the monetary union is not embedded in a political union
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-11
A Greek Technocrat's Tall Task
CFR
This US analysis brief considers the task facing Greece's new government
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-11-14
A Guide to the Referenda on the E.U. Constitutional Treaty
Centre for European Reform
A 6-page briefing note about the referenda on the E.U. Constitutional Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-11-03
A Linguistic Turn of Terrorism Studies
DIIS
This 18-page Danish working paper examines why some young European men of Muslim faith, who have lived all or most of their lives in democratic societies, choose to give up their seemingly well-integrated, normal lives in order to follow the call for Jihad
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-01-30
A Modest Proposal for Overcoming the Euro Crisis
Levy Economics Institute
This 11-page US policy note outlines a three-pronged, comprehensive solution to the eurozone crisis that simultaneously addresses the three main dimensions of the current crisis in the eurozone (sovereign debt, banking, and underinvestment), restructures both a share of sovereign debt and that of banks, and does not involve a fiscal transfer of taxpayers’ money
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-05-11
A Need for Strategy in a Multipolar World: Recommendations to the EU after Lisbon
Egmont
A 6-page Belgian brief arguing that Brussels needs to (1) develop a grand strategy to define the true purpose of its foreign policy; (2) forge solid strategic partnerships with key global players; and (3) contribute to the building of a new effective multilateral system which takes into account the new global structure of power
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-01-08
A New Agreement between the EU and Russia: Why, What and When?
Centre for European Policy Studies
This paper discusses alternative scenarios for replacing the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Russia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-06-02
A New Deal to help save the euro
EPC
This commentary argues in favour of a New Deal for the euro based on investment rather than transfers
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-05-14
A New Deal with Russia?
CER, "Prospect"
An article making the case for a "grand bargain" between the West and Russia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-29
A New Growth Path for Europe: Generating Growth and Jobs in the Low-carbon Economy
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
This 31-page report claims that increasing the EU’s 2020 greenhouse gas reduction target from 20 per cent to 30 per cent could boost European investments
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-04
A New Helsinki for the OSCE?
SWP
An 8-page German paper assessing the chances for a revival of the European Security Dialogue
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-01-08
A New Plan for Euro Bonds
Brookings
A US article proposing a plan that pushes individual European nations toward fiscal prudence and reduces the risk that shocks destabilize euro bond markets in the future
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-01-04
A New President in Northern Cyprus
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
An 8-page paper on the Cyprus question, concluding that the change in the presidency of Northern Cyprus will not end the impasse
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-05-13
A New Security Architecture for Europe? Russian Proposal and Western Reactions
Egmont
A 6-page Belgian security brief discussing how Russia is proposing to fix de jure the political commitments undertaken within the OSCE and the NATO-Russia Council
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-25
A Normative EU Policy Towards China: Mission Impossible?
FIIA
This 26-page Finnish working paper discusses EU normative policy towards China, identifying loss of the moral high ground, conflicting interests of EU members and lack of leverage towards China as the three main factors hampering it
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-10-01
A People’s Peace in Cyprus: Testing Public Opinion on the Options for a Comprehensive Settlement
CEPS
A 118-page book containing the results of a survey, conducted simultaneously in the Southern and Northern parts of the island in January and February 2009. It delves into the Cypriots’ views on the thorniest questions of the conflict
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-04-13
A Plan to Tackle Europe's Debt Mountain
Europe's World
This article sets out how EU countries can cut their deficits in growth-friendly ways
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-12
A Power Audit of EU-China Relations
ECFR
A 115-page report on Europe's relations with China
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-05
A Quantum of Solace? An Assessment of Fiscal Stimulus Packages by EU Member States in Response to the Economic Crisis
ETUI
This 40-page working paper analyses the fiscal stimulus packages implemented by EU Member States against the background of the on-going economic crisis. Alongside the overall volume of the packages, the study, which is based on a survey of national experts, considers their content and also the involvement – or lack thereof of the social partners and particularly trade unions
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-06-07
A Solution for Europe’s Banking Problem
Peterson Institute
A 9-page US policy brief offering proposals for rectifying the underlying fragility of continental Europe’s banking industry
European UnionPosted: 2009-06-23
A Spreading Danger: Time for a New Policy towards Chechnya
Centre for European Policy Studies
This policy brief outlines steps that the West should take to prevent the Chechnyan conflict becoming an international security risk
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-04-28
A Stable Presidency for the Eurogroup: Fostering Better Cooperation in the Eurozone
European Policy Centre
An article by the President of the Eurogroup outlining his plans to strenghthen internal economic policy among Eurozone governments and increase the external visibility of the Euro
European UnionPosted: 2005-01-14
A Statistical Analysis of the Quality of Impact Assessment in the European Union
AEI-Brookings
A 27-page study of the quality of the impact assessments of EU initiatives
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-25
A Strategy for EU Foreign Policy
ISS
This 86-page multi-author publication presents forecasts and perspectives on the European Union’s foreign policy strategy in the post-Lisbon Treaty context
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-22
A Synergy for Black Sea Regional Cooperation: Guidelines for an EU Initiative
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 17-page policy brief advocating that the EU support a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder initiative to achieve synergy from regional cooperation in the wider Black Sea area
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-07-01
A Treaty Too Far?
Chatham House
This 4-page UK article argues that inspired leadership and a new spirit of openness are needed if the Lisbon Treaty is to win the consent and favour of European citizens
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-03
A Weaker Russia: Serious Repercussions for EU-Russia Relations
SWP
This 4-page German commentary considers the validity of the EU's current policy towards Russia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-10-07
Absorption Capacity: Old Wine in New Bottles?
EPC
A 4-page policy brief considering the EU's capacity to absorb new members
European UnionPosted: 2006-10-27
Acid Test for Europe. Germany and Poland Simply Have to Be Good Neighbours
Körber Foundation
This 67-page German policy paper analyzing Polish-German relations
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-28
Activation in Integrated Services? Bridging Social and Employment Services in European Countries
Institute for Futures Studies
A 25-page Swedish working paper studying how new integrated services designed to promote the transition from welfare to work have affected government structures, e.g. shifts of responsibility upwards or downwards for both groups, and how encompassing these new services are both with respect to target group and involved actors
Social Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-21
Adaptation to Climate Change in the European Union: Efficiency vs. Equity Considerations
CEPS
This 31-page working paper proposes a framework for EU climate policy that would encompass both efficiency and equity concerns
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-30
Adapting to Climate Change in Europe: Options for EU Action
Commission of the EC
A 27-page green paper setting out the case for actions and policy responses to climate change in the EU
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-08-02
Adapting to Global Product and Labour Markets: New Models for Apprenticeship in Europe
Institute for Futures Studies
A 23-page Swedish paper studying how apprenticeship models in Europe might adapt to globalizing markets
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2007-12-05
Adieu Europe?
Centre for European Reform
An article commenting on the state of European integration
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-04
Adults in Formal Education: Policies and Practices in Europe
The Eurydice Network
This 92-page document focuses on the opportunities for under-qualified adults to complete basic education or achieve an upper secondary qualification and allowing for greater access to higher education for adults returning to the formal education system, in Europe
Education, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-10
Afghanistan: Europe's credibility test
EPC
A 4-page policy brief arguing that the EU needs to put both Afghanistan and Pakistan higher up its political agenda; coordinate and consolidate Europe’s different programmes, policies and representations; and take immediate action to ensure the success of its hitherto less-than-impressive EUPOL police mission
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-03-28
Afghanistan's Hard Summer: The Impact on European Troop Contributing Nations
FIIA
This 14-page Finnish briefing paper reviews the debates in the troop-contributing nations of Europe about the Afghan mission
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-10-29
African Migration to Europe
CFR
A US backgrounder on the issues involved in African migration to Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-11
After Enlargement: Europe's New Migration System
DIIS
A 7-page Danish brief stressing the importance of the underlying demographics and labour market dynamics on future East-West migration in Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-07
After Peace Talks: What Next for EU Policy in Palestine?
FRIDE
A 6-page Spanish policy brief considering how the EU may have to reassess its approach towards the Israel-Palestine conflict
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-23
After the European Council: A Europe of Projects Without a Plan?
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 2-page commentary analyzing the results of the June European Council in respect of the future of the Constitutional Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-01
After the European election: A more conservative EU
CEPS
A brief assessment of the outcome for Europe and for the European Parliament itself in the aftermath of the European parliamentary elections
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-14
After the Strategic Concept: Towards a NATO Version 3.0
DIIS
This 52-page Danish paper considers whether the NATO produced by the new Strategic Concept will be a NATO Version 3.0, as claimed by the US Ambassador to NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2011-04-27
After "Non" and "Nee", Plans B, C, and D for the European Constitution
Institute for International Economics
This 6-page U.S. paper compares a broad range of constitutional alternatives available to the leaders of the European Union in the wake of the recent French and Dutch rejections of the European Constitutional Treaty
European UnionPosted: 2005-06-15
Ageing, Pension Reforms and Capital Market Development in Transition Countries
EBRD
A 35-page working paper giving an overview of demographic trends and their impact on public finance in transition countries
European Union, AgeingPosted: 2007-01-10
Agricultural Pesticides: To Spray or not to Spray
AEI
A US article commenting on EU proposals for banning the use of a number of chemicals in pesticides
Poverty & Hunger, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-14
AK Party Survives Closure Case: What is Next?
SETA
This 10-page Turkish policy brief examines the possible implications of the Turkish Constitutional Court's decision on the legality of the AK Party
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-08-13
Alliance of Contradictions
CSS
This 3-page Swiss paper reviews NATO's 60th anniversary summit in Strasbourg and Kehl
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-18
Alternatives to Fiscal Austerity in Spain
CEPR
This 21-page US report shows that Spain, under pressure to cut spending and raise taxes while its economy is barely recovering, might be better off with a continued stimulus
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-25
America Policy: Some Conceptual Thoughts about Dealing with the Hegemon
SWP
This 25-page German research paper advocates the EU adopting a differentiated policy towards the US
European UnionPosted: 2007-02-01
American and European Relations with China
SWP
The 144-page report of an international confernece held to discuss transatlantic approaches to relations with China
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-30
An Adeuquate EU Response Strategy to Address Situations of Fragility and Difficult Environments
ECDPM
A 109-page report for the EU President on the issues facing the EU in dealing with failing states
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2007-09-07
An Appraisal of the EU’s Trade Policy towards its Eastern Neighbours: The Case of Georgia
CEPS
This 121-page study assesses the present state of the EU-Georgia discussions on a free trade agreement and finds there is an urgent need for the European Commission to reshape its approach. To this end, the authors put forward concrete proposals that should be set in motion well before the autumn 2011 Eastern Partnership Summit
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-07
An Asset but not a Model: Turkey, the E.U. and the Wider Middle East
Centre for European Reform
An 8-page essay arguing that Turkey is an E.U. success story and has much to contribute to E.U. policies for the wider Middle East
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-19
An EU Approach to Labour Migration: What is the Added Value and the Way Ahead?
Centre for European Policy Studies
This working paper argues that the EU needs a common approach to labour migration for reasons of economic efficiency and social cohesion
European UnionPosted: 2005-11-07
An Evaluation of the French Proposal for a Restructuring of Greek Debt
CEPS
A 9-page policy brief examining the merits of a new proposal from France aimed at resolving the Greek debt crisis
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-07-20
An Italian Strategy for Relaunching the EU Constitutional Treaty
IAI
This 12-page paper offers an Italian perspective on relaunching the EU Constitutional Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-13
An Unlikely Match or a Marriage in the Making? EU-GCC Relations in a Changing Security Environment
DIIS
A 15-page Danish policy brief discussing what kind of role the EU can play in relation to the Gulf States
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-10
An Update on EU Financial Reforms
Peterson Institute
This 4-page US policy brief argues that the European Union will have to put forth significant effort to develop its own financial regulation system in the absence of strong momentum towards global standards
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-01-24
Analysis of EU States' National Allocation Plans
CICERO
This 37-page Norwegian paper analyzes the national allocation plans for emissions trading by EU states
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2006-03-14
Analysis of the Success and Failure in the Labour Markets of Selected EU Member-States
VKI
A 23-page Hungarian working paper identifying the economic factors and policies which influence the level of employment and unemployment in selected EU member states
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2007-12-08
And Yet it Moves: The European Constitutional Debate One Year On
Brookings Institution
A 7-page analysis of the chances of the European constitutional treaty being revived
European UnionPosted: 2006-05-02
Annual Report 2009: The State of the Drugs Problem in Europe
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addictions
This 104-page annual report deals with the drugs situation in Europe
Drug Abuse, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-10