European Union
Staying the Course: The Options of the West in Facing Belarus
FIIA
A 6-page Finnish briefing paper on the policy implications of recent events in Belarus
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-28
The European Union in the Fight Against Terrorism
IFIMES
A Slovene article analyzing the EU's response to terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-22
European Neighbourhood Policy Two Years On: Time Indeed for an 'ENP Plus'
CEPS
A 31-page paper outlining a plan for an upgrading and refining of the ENP
European Union, HealthPosted: 2007-03-22
Higher Education Reform and the Renewed Lisbon Strategy
CESifo
A 34-page paper offering proposals for the reform of higher education in Europe
Education, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-19
Islam and Identity in Germany
Crisis Group
One of a series of reports on Islam and Islamism in Europe, this 41-page report focuses on the integration of Muslim immigrants to Germany
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-15
Consolidating and Reaching Out: Europe as a Global Actor
National Europe Centre - Australia
A speech by Finland's President on Europe's role in the world
European UnionPosted: 2007-03-15
Taxation and Democracy in the EU
MPI-FG
A 25-page German discussion paper studying whether corporate tax competition is a threat to democracy in the EU
European UnionPosted: 2007-03-15
U.S.-European Relations After the Iraq War: An American Perspective
FSI Stanford
The 8-page transcript of a talk focusing on critical relations between Europe and the US, extending beyond the current Washington administration
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-12
Intermediate Evaluation of Directorate-General Health and Consumer Protection Non-Food Scientific Committees
Rand Corporation
An 87-page report analyzing the findings of an intermediate evaluation of the three non-food scientific committees of the EU's Health and Consumer Directorate
Health, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-11
Toward a More Independent Europe
Egmont
A 61-page Belgian essay expounding on the need for Europe to become more independent of the US
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-07
For a More Active EU in the Middle East
Egmont
This 31-page Belgian paper examines transatlantic relations and the strategic implications of Europe's engagement with Iran, Lebanon and Israel-Palestine
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-07
Decentralization in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and Lessons for Global Policy
RFF
This 34-page discussion paper analyzes the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and highlights the challenges facing a global emissions trading regime
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-07
Ukraine Needs Everyday Democracy
ICPS
A 2-page article listing the key institutions needed in Ukraine if the country is to develop
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-03
Reclaiming Democracy
GMF
This book provides a cross-section of perspectives on recent democratic breakthroughs in Central and Eastern Europe
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-01
Financing Sustainable Healthcare in Europe: New Approaches for New Outcomes
SITRA
This 192-page report presents the conclusions from a collaborative investigation into contentious area of healthcare in Europe
Health, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-28
Europe@50: Back to the Future
EPC
A 118-page compilation of essays examining facets of the European Union on the 50th anniversary of its foundation
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-28
Europe's Energy Policy: Economics, Ethics, Geopolitics
FRIDE
A 3-page Spanish commnentary on the EU's approach to the foreign policy dimension of energy security
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-27
New Governments, New Directions in European Foreign Policies?
FRIDE
A 32-page Spanish working paper comprising essays examining how contemporary political changes in European countries are likely to impact the foreign policies of member states
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-27
Beyond International Trusteeship: EU Peacebuilding in Bosnia and Herzegovina
ISS-EU
A 44-page occasional paper examining the progress of Bosnia into a sustainable, multi-ethnic democracy under EU supervision
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-27
Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2007 and 2008
EFN
A 12-page report on the short-term economic outlook for the Euro Area
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24
Integration: An Ever-Closer Challenge
CEPS
This 18-page working document argues for closer integration to be a key point of the EU's migration policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24
Legal Immigration: Time for Europe to Play Its Hand?
CEPS
A 20-page working paper recapitulating the main phases of Community action in respect of legal immigration for economic reasons
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24
Germany's Regularisation of November 2006: Committed to an EU Immigration Policy?
CEPS
A 3-page commentary on the internal and European ramifications of Germany's recent regularisation of irregular residents
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24
EU Justice and Home Affairs in the Western Balkans
CEPS
This 34-page working paper examines the routes by which the EU can bring states in the Western Balkans closer to EU standards in justice and home affairs
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-23
Ensuring Bosnia's Future: A New International Engagement Strategy
Crisis Group
This 40-page report examines the dangers currently facing Bosnia and proposes a new international engagement strategy based primarily on the EU
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-16
Is the EU prepared for a Pandemic Flu?
SDA
The 17-page report of a debate held to discuss the extent to which the EU is prepared to deal with a pandemic influenza outbreak
Health, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-13
The Private Security Phenomenon: Policy Implications and Issues
SDA
The 27-page report of a roundtable held to discuss the implications of the growth of private security companies for Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-13
Global NATO: Overdue or Overstretch?
SDA, KAS, HP
The 68-page report of a conference held to discuss the future role of NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-13
Seeking Kant in the EU's Relations with Turkey
TESEV
A 31-page Turkish report examining the issue of Turkey's accession to the EU
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-08
The Dilemmas of Tax Coordination in the Enlarged European Union
CESifo
A 42-page working paper evaluating the economic effects of corporate tax coordination in the enlarged EU
European UnionPosted: 2007-02-08
Coercive Diplomacy by the EU: The Case of Iran
Clingendael
This 43-page Dutch discussion paper analyzes the concept of coercive diplomacy and assesses the European application of it to contain the Iranian nuclear programme
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-07
Russia and the Council of Europe: Ten Years Wasted?
IFRI
A 20-page French appraisal of the effect that Russian membership of the Council of Europe has had on Russia and the Council
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-04
Energy Security: Demands Imposed on German and European Foreign Policy by a Changed Configuration in the World Energy Market
SWP
A 28-page German research paper examining the changes in the global energy market and offering recommendations for the EU and Germany to deal with the resulting challenges
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-01
The EU and Russia: Conflicts and Potentials of a Difficult Partnership
SWP
This 32-page German study examines recent developments in Russia-EU relations, compares the aims of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with the reality of achievement, and makes recommendations for future EU and German policy towards Russia
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-01
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
EU-Turkey Negotiations: Still in the "Cyprus Impasse"
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on the impasse in the accession negotiations between the EU and Turkey created by a deadlock over Cyprus
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-01
"Friendship" Blockaded: The Russia-Belarus Conflict is a Post-Soviet Turning Point
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on Russia's unilateral termination of its customs union with Belarus, and the implications for the energy security of Germany and Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-01
Facing China's Rise: Guidelines for an EU Strategy
ISS-EU
This 129-page report analyses aspects of China's domestic transformation and its evolving international relations to provide guidelines for the development of effective EU strategic thinking on China
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-01-31
The Extraterritorialisation of Asylum and the Advent of "Protection Lite"
DIIS
This 31-page Danish working paper explores the growing nexus of "external" or "extraterritorial" policies in the developing EU asylums and immigration policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-31
The Single Market: A Vision for the 21st Century
H.M. Treasury - UK
This 46-page paper sets out the UK's proposals to feed into the fundamental review of the Single Market
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-01-31
R and D, and Competitiveness in the Enlarged EU: The Role of the State and Financing
VKI
A 19-page Hungarian working paper examining R&D investment in the EU
European Union, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2007-01-25
Market Correctives, Market Palliatives and the New Politics of European Industrial and Regional Development
VKI
A 25-page Hungarian working paper examining current thinking on EU industrial and regional policy
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-25
Policing Bosnia and Herzegovina 2003-05: Issues of Mandates and Management in ESDP Missions
CEPS
A 32-page working paper examining the implementation of the EUPM in 2003-2005
European UnionPosted: 2007-01-23
Looking for the Cure-all? Targets and the EU's New Energy Policy
CEPS
A 5-page policy brief examining the usefulness of long-term targets in the context of the EU's new energy policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-23
Instability of the Eurozone? On Monetary Policy, House Prices and Labor Market Reform
IZA
This 37-page discussion paper deals with potential instabilities in the Eurozone stemming from insufficient interplay between monetary policy and reform effort on the one hand and the emergence of intra Euro area divergences on the other
European UnionPosted: 2007-01-19
Facing the Demographic Changes: A European Overview
ETUI-REHS
This 17-page report discusses the main challenges for the EU member states stemming from demographic changes
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-18
Courage and Capabilities for a 'More Active' EU
FES, Egmont
A paper exploring how the EU might become more pro-active in its security policies (paper is preceded by an introduction)
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-17
Russia's Natural Gas: Regional Dependence
CRS
A 4-page US report quantifying the extent to which European states and soviet-seccession states are dependent on Russian natural gas
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-16
Turkey's Future: EU Member or 'Islamist Rogue State'?
DIIS
An 8-page Danish brief examining the eligibility of Turkey as an EU member state
European UnionPosted: 2007-01-16
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
Visa Policies in South Eastern Europe: A Hindrance or a Stepping-Stone?
IEWS
This 36-page report examines the problems associated with visa requirements in Southeast Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-10
What to Expect from the German Presidency
CER
A 6-page briefing note assessing Angela Merkel's goals for the German presidency of the EU, and her chances of success
European UnionPosted: 2007-01-04
The Iraqi Insurgency: Actors, Strategies and Structures
SWP
This 29-page German research paper examines the role that Germany and the EU should assume to foster security in Iraq
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-02
Trading Up: Reforming the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme
IPPR
A 38-page UK report considering arguments for expanding the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-29
Reconciling the Estimates of Potential Migration into the Enlarged European Union
IZA
This 35-page discussion paper reviews the literature on potential migration into the enlarged EU and reconciles the results with recent evidence
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-12-28
Dear Turkey, Play it Long and Cool
CEPS
A commentary interpreting the current impasse between the EU and Turkey
European UnionPosted: 2006-12-23
The Price of Energy Security
CEPS
A commentary on the dilemma facing Europe in balancing the needs of energy security and combating climate change
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2006-12-23
Confronting Crisis in the European Union: A Fresh Start
CEPS
This 16-page policy brief offers a series of proposals for solving the crisis affecting the EU
European UnionPosted: 2006-12-23
The Train to Europe Stalls
CSIS
A 5-page update covering a stumbling block in the EU-Turkey accession negotiations
European UnionPosted: 2006-12-22
The End of the Balkans?
CSIS
The 2-page summary of a speech on the future of the Balkans, given by the Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-22
Protecting Europe: Policies for Enhancing Security in the EU
SDA
A 68-page report of an international conference held to discuss policies that could enhance security within Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-21
Transforming NATO: Risks, Challenges and Opportunties
DIIS
The 16-page proceedings of a conference held to discuss the current and future transformation of NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-21
Kosovo's Status: Difficult Months Ahead
Crisis Group
This 16-page briefing examines the possible consequences of a botched status process
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-21
The Future of Europe: Renewing the Project
IPPR
A 38-page analysis of the EU's progress and contemporary challenges, and proposals for renewing the project in four domains
European UnionPosted: 2006-12-20
EU Civilian Rapid Reaction: Trouble Ahead!
DIIS
An 11-page Danish brief arguing that the EU's civilian rapid reaction capacity is considerable smaller and less-well integrated than is generally supposed
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-13
The Evolution of Intergovernmental Cooperation in the European Process
IRRI-KIIB
A Belgian article tracing the development of intergovernmental cooperation within the EC
European UnionPosted: 2006-12-13
Subsidiarity in Regional Policy
Newgov
A 16-page draft paper examining European regional policy
European UnionPosted: 2006-12-08
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
The Elephant and the Bear Try again: Options for a New Agreement Between the EU and Russia
CEPS
This 120-page book explores whether the EU and Russia can improve their strained relationship
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-04
Creating Development-Friendly Rules of Origin in the EU
ODI
A 5-page briefing paper examining the European Commission's proposal for a radical change to its Rules of Origin, and its likely impact on developing countries
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-03
The Political Landscape of Georgia
NIMD
A 280-page book analyzing the Georgian democratic transition, with recommendations for international collaboration with Georgian political parties
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-03
Beefing Up the ENP: Towards a Modernisation and Stability Partnership
IAI
A 16-page critique of the European Neighbourhood Policy
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-02
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
Upsurge Amidst Political Uncertainty: Nationalism in post-2004 Turkey
SWP
A 20-page paper addressing the status of nationalism in Turkey and its implications for Turkey's application for EU membership
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-02
EU Strategy on Counter Terrorism: Steps Towards a Coherent Network Policy
SWP
A 32-page German evaluation of the EU Strategy on Counterterrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-02
If Turkey and the EU Break Up ....
CER
A commentary on the likely consequences of a break-up of the accession talks between the EU and Turkey
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-27
The EU and Russia: From Principle to Pragmatism
CER
An 8-page policy brief arguing that the EU and Russia should focus on pragmatic cooperation in energy, security and other areas of common interest
European UnionPosted: 2006-11-18
Revisiting EU Policy Options for Tackling Climate Change
CEPS
This 164-page exploratory study sets out to integrate, from a societal perspective, the long-term impact of climate policy measures into the cost-benefit calculations of GHG emissions reduction strategies
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-15
Transforming NATO (...Again)
CSIS
This 71-page document addresses the challenges and opportunities currently facing NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-15
Europe's Flawed Approach to Arab Democracy
CER
A 6-page critique of the EU's efforts to promote political reform in North Africa and the Middle East
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-15
Soft Power Could Put Sharper Teeth into the EU
"Europe's World"
An article urging the EU to strengthen its eastward focus by developing its soft power with Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine
European UnionPosted: 2006-11-11
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
Relics of Cold War: Defence Transformation in the Czech Republic
SIPRI
A 71-page policy paper examining how the Czech republic has tackled the challenges of defence reform
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-08
The Europeanisation of Consular Affairs: The Case of Visa Policy
Clingendael
This 23-page Dutch discussion paper studies how the Europeanisation of the consular function affects the consular administrations of Schengen member states
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-01
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
Towards a Common European Asylum Policy
EPC
A 17-page issue paper examining the EU's progress towards developing a Common European Asylum Policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-27
Integrating the Atlantic Economic Area
SWP
This 47-page German research paper considers the case for creating an integrated Atlantic Economic Area
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-25
European Foreign and Security Policy: Challenges and Opportunities for the German EU Presidency
SWP
An 87-page collection of 16 essays on the foreign and security issues likely to be salient during the German EU Presidency
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-25
Turkey's Foreign Policy in Turbulent Times
EUISS
A 112-page paper analyzing the twin sets of challenges facing Turkey
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-18
Securing Europe: Implementing the European Security Strategy
ETH
This 151-page document contains a series of essays dealing with different aspects of the European Security Strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-11
Just What is this "Absorption Capacity" of the European Union?
CEPS
A paper objecting to the concept of "absorption capacity" being applied to the European Union
European UnionPosted: 2006-10-11
Better Regulation in Europe
Brookings Institution
A 71-page US paper analyzing the European programme of better regulation
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-10-10
Strategy or Stratagem? The European Security Strategy in Perspective
IRRI-KIIB
This Belgian conference paper discusses whether the European Union has a substantial security strategy
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-06
The Ambiguous Ambition: The Development of the EU Security Architecture
IRRI-KIIB
This Belgian paper examines the military capacity-building capability of ESDP and discusses the ambition and will of member states to utilize this capability
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-06
Domocratization in Postcommunist Europe: Illiberal Regimes and the Leverage of International Actors
FSI Stanford
A US working paper discussing the success of the EU in the democratization of Eastern and Southeast Europe
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-04
Turkey and the EU: Four Scenarios: From Train Crash to Full Steam Ahead
Chatham House, Friends of Europe, LSE
This 52-page report discusses possible developments in EU-Turkish negotiations
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-04
Contemporary Indian Views of Europe
Chatham House, Fondation Robert Schuman
A 65-page report giving Indian views of Europe's status in world affairs
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-04
Fit for EMU? Comparing the New Member States with Southern Europe
Chatham House
This 10-page UK briefing paper analyses the problems and challenges facing Europe's new member states
European UnionPosted: 2006-10-04
Wider Europe: Nordic and Baltic Lessons to Post-Enlargement Europe
DIIS
A 147-page Danish report consisting of a collection of essays considering ramifications of European enlargement, with particular reference to the Nordic and Baltic regions
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-03
What Should the European Union Do About the Middle East?
CEPS
A 2-page policy brief on Europe's options for defusing conflict in the Middle East
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-02