European Union
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
Italian Debt Cloud Hangs Over Europe
CFR
A US policy brief expressing the concern existing in the markets over Italy's ability to pass needed austerity measures and fend off eurozone sovereign debt contagion
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-11-14
Eurasian Energy Security.
CFR
This 60-page US study addresses Europe’s overreliance on Russia as an energy supplier and proposes solutions to mitigate and eventually free Europe from its vulnerability in the energy sphere.
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-20
Resolving the Eurozone Crisis
CFR
A brief offering a US perspective on the latest "comprehensive" plan to tackle the escalating eurozone sovereign debt crisis
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-10-31
The Future of NATO
CFR
A 45-page US report considering how NATO can adapt to the challenges of the 21st century
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-18
French Military Strategy and NATO Reintegration
CFR
A US article analyzing the French government's decision to rejoin the integrated military command structure of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-20
Technological Imitation and Innovation in New European Union Markets
CESifo
This 33-page working paper analyzes the role of imitation and innovation in promoting technological progress in new members of European Union: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. The two modes of technological development - innovation and imitation - are distinguished from one another by identifying the dominant orientation of innovation efforts at the industry level
European Union, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2010-05-13
Economic, Political and Institutional Determinants of Budget Deficits in the European Union
CESifo
This 45-page working paper investigates the economic, political, and institutional determinants of government deficits in the EU
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-06-04
Financial Contagion and the European Debt Crisis
CESifo
This 34-page working paper investigates whether contagious effects are identifiable during the Euro Crisis, or if the countries’ problems are instead due to fundamental problems in the affected economies
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-09-09
What Actually Happens to EU Directives in the Member States?
CESifo
This working paper investigates the transposition patterns of EU directives in member states
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-26
The European Union's Potential for Strategic Emissions Trading Through Minimal Permit Sale Contracts
CESifo
This 37-page working paper explores how the EU could benefit from making permit trade agreements with non-EU countries
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-17
The Determinants of Economic Growth in European Regions
CESifo
A 42-page working paper evaluating the robustness of determinants of economic growth in a new dataset of 255 European regions in the 1995-2005 period
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-21
The European Union and the Member States: Which Level of Government Should Do What?
CESifo
This 37-page working paper studies the preferences of European citizens concerning the allocation of powers between EU and the member states
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-20
Automatic Stabilizers and Economic Crisis: US vs. Europe
CESifo
This 39-page working paper analyzes the effectiveness of the tax and transfer systems in the European Union and the US to act as an automatic stabilizer in the current economic crisis
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-22
Reduction of Employment Protection in Europe: A Comparative Fuzzy-Set Analysis
CESifo
This 32-page working paper explores the conditions of the reduction of employment protection in Europe and takes a closer look at the combination of causal factors
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2010-01-20
Pension Systems, Ageing and the Stability and Growth Pact
CESifo
This 69-page working paper explores how the EU Stability and Growth Pact may cope with the future costs of population ageing
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-12
Evaluating Emission Trading as a Policy Tool - Evidence from Conditional Jump Models
CESifo
This 15-page working paper empirically investigates European emission allowance (EUA) prices and evaluates emission trading as a policy measure
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-19
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
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
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
Labor Stanadards and Economic Integration in the European Union: An Empirical Analysis
CESifo
This working paper examines the linkages between labour standards and economic integration in the EU
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2006-08-11
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
Re-imagining EU Development Aid
CER
An article reporting on a new EU approach to development aid
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-26
Reciprocity will not Secure Europe's Energy
CER
An article examining the difficulties faced by Europe in seeking to secure energy supplies from Russia
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-26
What Europeans Think About Turkey and Why
CER
A 7-page briefing paper on European public opinion regarding Turkish accession to the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-29
Will the Irish Guillotine Lisbon?
CER
A 3-page briefing note on the prospects for Ireland's referendum on the Lisbon Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-06-05
How to Save the Euro
CER
A 16-page UK essay outlines what needs to be done to ensure the long-term survival of the Euro and how this could come about
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-20
Turkish Politics and the Fading Magic of EU Enlargement
CER
A 5-page UK policy brief considering the current status of the Turkish accession process
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-15
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
Pipelines, Politics and Power
CER
A 63-page collection of articles dealing with the future of EU-Russia energy relations
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-20
Sarkozy, Secularism and Turkey's European Future
CER
A commentary on recent political developments in Turkey
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-01
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
New Europe and the Economic Crisis
CER
This 9-page briefing note considers the situation of the EU's new member states in dealing with the economic crisis
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-12
Russia, Realism and EU Unity
CER
This 8-page policy brief argues that EU policy towards Russia will be more effective if the EU first seeks common ground among its members on pressing issues
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-21
Three Questions the EU Must Ask Russia
CER
An 11-page briefing note urging the EU to focus, in its negotiations with Russia, on urgent issues rather than on political reform in Russia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-17
Ukraine's Real Problem
CER
An article describing the weaknesses in Ukraine's governance
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-30
Britain and the EU: A Crisis Looms
CER
A commentary on a potential falling out between Britain and the EU on the outstanding issue of a constitutional treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-30
Hurrah for an End to EU Navel Gazing
CER
A 4-page briefing note commenting on the implications of the proposed EU reform treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-03
Beyond Banking: What the Financial Crisis Means for the EU
CER
This 10-page policy brief looks at the implications of the global financial crisis for the EU
European UnionPosted: 2008-10-28
The EU Should Talk to Hamas
CER
An article suggesting that the EU should engage with Hamas
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-26
The New Commission's Economic Philosophy
CER
An 8-page policy brief on the economic philosophy of the new EU Commission
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-02-25
What Europe Wants from President Obama
CER
A 4-page policy brief outlining Europe's expectations from the incoming US President
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-02
France, NATO and European Defence
CER
A 6-page policy brief considering how the UK should respond to Pres. Sarkozy's offer to rejoin NATO
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-26
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
Europe's Defence and Its New Security Strategy
CER
A commentary setting out elements for a new European Security Strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-28
Cyprus: The Costs of Failure
CER
This 5-page briefing note looks into the effects of a failure in the Cyprus negotiations that may range from disagreement between Ankara and Athens to collateral damage in EU-NATO relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-08
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
Growing Old Gracefully: How to Ease Population Ageing in Europe
CER
This 22-page essay sets out what European governments can do to counter the economic effects of ageing
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-21
Obama, Russia and Europe
CER
This 4-page policy brief analyses US-Russian relations, and the implications for Europe
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-22
Europe's Retail Banking: Will There Ever be a Single Market?
CER
A 6-page brief proposing steps to improve the competitive environment of Europe's retail banking sector
European UnionPosted: 2007-12-13
NATO, Russia and European Security
CER
This 26-page working paper considering what sorts of risks the NATO alliance faces from Russia, and how best to respond to them
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-12-08
The Roadmap to Better EU-NATO Relations
CER
A 7-page brief outlining the prerequisites for improvments in EU-NATO relations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-02
Turkey's Role in European Energy Security
CER
An 8-page essay discussiong Turkey's crucial role in Europe's energy security
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-17
For a New Iran Policy
CER
An article proposing a new approach for the West to deal with Iran's nuclear programme
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-03-25
EU Migration Policy: An A-Z
CER
This 20-page briefing explains the EU's growing role in migration policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2008-02-28
Preparing for the Multipolar World: European Foreign and Security Policy in 2020
CER
This article argues that the EU can help to ensure that multilateralism prevails over balance-of-power politics in the near future
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-19
Is Russia a Partner to the EU in Bosnia?
CER
An 8-page policy brief on EU-Russia relations in Bosnia-Herzegovina
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-03-24
Will Spain Remain a Small Country?
CER
A 3-page briefing note commenting on Spain's influence within the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-25
Liberal Reforms are no Threat to Social Europe
CER
A commentary on European efforts to reconcile markets with social solidarity
Social Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-03-25
Is Europe Doomed to Fail as a Power?
CER
A 22-page opinion arguing that although we can see the importance of Europe in a multipolar world we can also see that Europe has little chance of helping to shape the present world. The divisions between the Member States and the lack of military power have weakened the EU's foreign and defence policy
European UnionPosted: 2009-07-29
The CER Guide to the Reform Treaty
CER
A 6-page briefing note explaining the compromises behind the new EU treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-18
What the Economic Crisis Means for the EU's Eastern Policy
CER
A 4-page policy brief assessing the implications of the global economic crisis for the EU's Eastern Policy
European UnionPosted: 2009-05-05
The Lisbon Scorecard X: The Road to 2020
CER
A 59-page study arguing that the European Union has to provide new impetus to its reforms
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-26
Intelligence, Emergencies and Foreign Policy: The EU's Role in Counter-terrorism
CER
This 20-page essay calls for a better joint EU-USA strategy in the fight against terrorism and offers ideas to Europan governments on how to improve internal security cooperation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-27
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
Islamist Radicalisation: The Challenge for Euro-Mediterranean Relations
CEPS, FRIDE
This 185-page book considers how the violent and quietist trends within political Islam raise important and difficult policy dilemmas for European policy-makers
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-15
Dear Turkey, Play it Long and Cool
CEPS
A commentary interpreting the current impasse between the EU and Turkey
European UnionPosted: 2006-12-23
Europe for Growth: For a Radical Change in Financing the EU
CEPS
This 86-page report finds that fully funding the European Union with own resources is the only way to put an end to the fair return approach and to make the necessary changes to EU spending that would provide it with the financial means equal to its needs and allow it to face the challenges of the future
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-04-11
Reverse Balkanisation? Trade Integration in South-East Europe
CEPS
This 19-page working paper examines the adequacy of trade openness in Southeast Europe
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2006-09-08
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
EU ETS as a Driver for Future Carbon Markets
CEPS
This 56-page report analyses the purposes and potential of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme for improving the cost-effectiveness of mitigation actions by expanding its scope to new sectors, linking with future flexible mechanisms and enhancing the long-term price signal
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2012-03-13
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
The Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union (aka Fiscal Compact)
CEPS
A 2-page commentary on the Fiscal Compact signed on 2 March 2012 by all member states of the EU (except the UK and the Czech Republic)
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-03-15
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
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
Time for Justice in Kosovo
CEPS
This commentary explores the options available to the EU in its self-appointed role as the leading force for the political transformation and economic integration of the whole of the Western Balkans into modern Europe and its values
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2011-01-17
Stepping up Growth Policies
CEPS
A 4-page brief calling upon the European Council to consider launching a new growth initiative, centered on mobilising vast resources at EU level for investment in worthy projects of common interest Europe-wide
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-05-21
Protecting Critical Infrastructure in the EU
CEPS
This 106-page task force report offers a number of observations and recommendations for a more effective and joined-up European policy response to the protection of critical infrastructure
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-12-17
EU Defence Policy after Chicago: Going Smart?
CEPS
This 3-page commentary, published on the eve of the NATO Summit in Chicago (May 20-21), this CEPS Commentary analyses the impact of the summit and the Smart Defence agenda on the European Union’s defence policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2012-05-21
China's Assistance Could Do More Harm Than Good in the Eurozone
CEPS
A commentary arguing that a large inflow of funds from China and other 'investors' could in fact do more harm to the Eurozone than good. In the author's view, the incoming capital would strengthen the euro and thus make a recovery in the periphery even more difficult
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-11-11
The European Council Summit and the Political Economics of the EMU Crisis
CEPS
This 4-page policy brief finds that the weakness of the current EMU governance is that it neither provides sufficient incentives for curtailing excessive lending and indebtedness, nor secures the level of political integration necessary to attain a sufficient degree of accountability in fiscal affairs
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-19
The Sovereign Debt Crisis: Placing a Curb on Growth
CEPS
This 136-page book explores the respective risks associated with the strategies of growth and budget-balancing. It further investigates the consequences for the international monetary and financial system of developing countries’ public debts ceasing to be risk-free
European UnionPosted: 2012-05-21
Bank State Aid in the Financial Crisis: Fragmentation or level playing field?
CEPS
This 90-page report analyses, from different perspectives, the huge amounts of aid that were given to the financial sector in the EU in response to the financial crisis
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-01
The EU Should Not Shy Away from Setting CO2-related Targets for Transport
CEPS
This 8-page policy brief argues that current EU policy thinking is not (yet) bold enough to credibly tackle the GHG emissions challenge from transport
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2011-01-17
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
The Fall of Doha and the Rise of Regionalism?
CEPS
A 4-page policy brief examining how a failed or seriously-delayed Doha round could affect any eventual WTO deal, and the implications for the EU
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-02
Can the Eurozone Countries Still Live Together Happily Ever After?
CEPS
This 9-page policy brief argues that the solution to Europe’s sovereign debt problems cannot be entrusted to the two stability funds, not even in tandem with the International Monetary Fund
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-03-23
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
Upgrading the EU's Role as Global Actor
CEPS
This 2-page commentary argues that the EU should build up a world-class diplomatic corps, capable of becoming a major actor in global affairs
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-02-18
The Case for ‘More Single Market’
CEPS
This 10-page policy brief urges the EU to get its act together and give immediate priority to deepening and widening the Single Market
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-02-18
Debt Reduction Without Default?
CEPS
This 12-page policy brief proposes a two-step, market-based approach to debt reduction for the countries with an EFSF programme (probably Greece, Ireland and Portugal)
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-02-03
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
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
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
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
Only a More Active ECB Can Solve the Euro Crisis
CEPS
This 8-page policy paper asserts that the contagion currently afflicting sovereign bond markets in the eurozone can only be stopped if there is a central bank willing to be lender of last resort, i.e. willing to guarantee that the cash will always be available to pay out the bondholders
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-08-09
The Long-Term Care Workforce: Description and Perspectives
CEPS
This 30-page research report provides a comparative analysis of the size and composition of the long-term care (LTC) workforce in four European countries – Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Poland
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2011-08-09
Can Greece ‘Grow Solvent’?
CEPS
This 3-page commentary explores whether Greece can now ’grow solvent’
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-09-19
Kosovo and the Principles of Just Secession
CEPS
This 15-page policy brief examines the legitimacy of Kosovo's right to unilateral secession
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-04
Political Islam and European Foreign Policy
CEPS
A 199-page collection of essays offering a Muslim perspective on the EU's policy towards Muslim democratic parties in the Mediterranean Arab states
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-04