European Union
The West Balkans between the EU, the USA, and Russia
SWP
This 6-page German commentary examines the challenges and options facing the EU, the US and Russia in respect of the West Balkans
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-31
Greenland on the Way to Independence?
SWP
A 7-page German commentary on the challenges and opportunities presented by Greenland's new status as a self-governing territory
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-31
Enduring Crisis in Ukraine: A Test Case for European Neighbourhood Policy
SWP
This 4-page German commentary examines the political paralysis in the Ukraine, and possible EU response
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-21
The Return of al Qaida
SWP
An 8-page German paper assessing the current status of al Qaida and the implications for Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-09
Circular Migration: A Sustainable Concept for Migration Policy?
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on a new Franco-German initiative on temporary labour migration
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-21
Burma Beyond the Elections
SWP
A 7-page German commentary arguing that the EU policy towards Burma should be based on the principle that economic consolidation can be understood as a fundamental prerequisite for political transformation
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-01
Partnership: A New EU Approach to Fighting Irregular Immigration?
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the EU\'s struggle to control illegal immigration
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-10
Turkey's Accession Process to the EU
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on Turkey's efforts towards accession to the EU
European UnionPosted: 2009-10-29
Turkey's Accession Process to the EU: The Agenda Behind the Agenda
SWP
An 8-page German backgrounder on the prospects for Turkish accession to the EU
European UnionPosted: 2009-11-05
The West Balkans between the EU, the USA, and Russia: Challenges and Options
SWP
This 6-page German backgrounder explores the importance of enlargement policy for the EU’s self-ordained role of conflict-resolution in the West Balkans
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-05
The End of "Euro-romanticism" in Ukraine
SWP
This 4-page German commentary explains the Origins of anti-Western sentiments in the current Ukrainian presidential campaign
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-04
The EU Climate Strategy: Building Blocks for International Climate Policy after 2012
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on the new EU energy and climate change policy
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-03
The EU's Strategic Economic Dialogue with China
SWP
This 4-page German commentary considers trade policy issues between the EU and China
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-30
The EU's "Sanctions Paradox"
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on the EU's sanctions policy in respect of Zimbabwe
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-18
Creating the European External Action Service
SWP
This 8-page German commentary sets out preconditions for a successful EEAS
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-30
CFSP After the Footnote Summit
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the EU attempts to forge a common foreign and security policy framework
European UnionPosted: 2007-09-13
European Agricultural Reform and WTO Negotiations in Parallel
SWP
An 8-page German commentary considering the future of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-06-30
Stormy Relations between Kiev and Moscow
SWP
A 4-page German commentary describing how relations between Ukraine and Russia are under strain over gas supplies and security concerns
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-15
Solar Power from North Africa
SWP
A 38-page German research paper assessing the prospects for generating solar electricity in the Sahara Desert and exporting it to Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-06-13
The Toppling of Ben Ali: Isolated Development or First Domino?
SWP
An 8-page German commentary arguing that the EU should reconsider its benevolent policies vis-à-vis the authoritarian rulers in the Mediterranean region
Regional, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-23
Russia and the Eastern Partnership
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the launch of the EU's Eastern Partnership initiative
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-26
Putting the President into Presidency
SWP
This 8-page German commentary examines the likely European repercussions of the Czech political situation
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-26
The Modernization of European Cohesion Policy
SWP
A 34-page research paper providing a German perspective on the modernization of the EU Cohesion Policy
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-26
The EU as a Strategic Actor in the Realm of Security and Defence?
SWP
This 170-page German study systematically takes stock of the strengths and weaknesses of the policy instrument of ESDP missions and operations, assessing their relevance and effectiveness as an instrument of European crisis management and the contribution they make to honing the EU's capacity to act on security and defence matters
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-01-04
Asylum and Immigration Cooperation after Lisbon
SWP
This 4-page German commentary takes a critical look at the prospects for reform in European asylum and migration policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-04
Iceland on Course for the EU: Accession as a Last Resort
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the likelihood of Iceland acceding to the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-16
The Euro Zone Needs an External Stability Pact
SWP
An 8-page German commentary arguing that an "External Stability Pact" could provide an effective framework for preventing the insolvency of EU member states
European UnionPosted: 2009-07-18
Missile Defense in and for Europe?
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on issues raised by the US plan to place elements of its missile defence system in Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-03
European Conflict Management in the Middle East
SWP, CEIP
This paper seeks to support a more effective European contribution to Middle East conflict management by analyzing current European approaches to conflict management and resolution in the three entities that do not yet have a peace treaty with Israel - Lebanon, Syria, and the Palestinian territories - and by providing recommendations for more effective policies.
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-14
Joint Patrols at the EU's Southern Border
SWP-Berlin
A 9-page German commentary on the implications of the use of border patrols by the EU to prevent illegal immigration
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-09-19
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
Russia, Georgia and the European Union: The Creeping Finlandization of Europe
The Cicero Foundation
A 5-page paper on Europe's reaction to the Russian invasion of Georgia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-18
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
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
EU-Russia Gas Connection: Pipes, Politics and Problems
Turku School of Economics, Pan European Institute
This 212-page Finnish report offers a variety of views on the EU’s gas imports and assesses the various pipeline alternatives proposed
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-06
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
Promoting Middle East Democracy: European Initiatives
United States Institute for Peace
A 16-page report examining the European Union's multilateral engagement with the Arab world in the area of democracy promotion
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2004-11-19
Balkans Progress: Who Stands in the Way?
United States Institute of Peace
Testimony to the CSCE regarding the lack of progress towards long term stability in Bosnia, Serbia and Kosovo
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2006-06-26
Kosovo: Ethnic Nationalism at its Territorial Worst
United States Institute of Peace
An 8-page US report highlighting the threat posed to stability in Kosovo by ethnoterritorial separation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2006-08-30
Promoting Middle East Democracy: European Initiatives
United States Institute of Peace
A 16-page report examining the European Union's multilateral engagement with the Arab world in respect of democracy promotion
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2004-12-06
From Protecting Some to Securing Many
UPI
A 71-page report presenting a Finnish perspective on recent developments in NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-08
Making Bosnia Work: Why EU Accesion is not Enough
USIP
This 10-page US briefing spells out the preconditions for a fully successful EU accession for Bosnia
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-07-15
Belgium, from Model to Case Study for Conflict Resolution
USIP
This 3-page US brief analyzes the current political crisis in Belgium from a conflict resolution perspective
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-08
Economic Restructuring and Labour Market Developments in the New EU Member States
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
A 74-page study of aggregate and sectoral employment levels and trends, educational attainment, in the new member states of the EU
European Union, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-01-27
Structural Change, Productivity and Employment in the New EU Member States
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
A 45-page research report providing an overview of longer term structural developments in the new EU member states
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-01-27
Transition Countries on the Eve of EU Enlargement
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
A 3-page abstract of this 92 page report on the current economic situation and short-term prospects in the Central and East European transition economies
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-02-12
What Explains Tax Evasion? An Empirical Assessment Based on European Data
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
This 69-page working paper calculates the level of tax compliance in selected European countries and analyzes the difference in compliance rates
Taxation, European UnionPosted: 2006-07-01
Modelling GDP in CEECs Using Smooth Transitions
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
This 33-page Austrian working paper examines the impact of reforms in CEECs on long-term growth
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-02-04
Employment Effects of Foreign Direct Investment in Central and Eastern Europe
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
This 33-page Austrian paper examines the employment effects of FDI in Central and Eastern Europe
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-09-16
Foreign Direct Investment in Central and Eastern Europe with Special Attention to Austrian FDI Activities in this Region
Vienna Institute for International Studies
A 3-page summary and overview table of this report, which can be purchased
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-02-19
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
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
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
The European Union Should Start a Debate on Too-Big-To-Fail
VoxEu.org
This op-ed discusses the policy challenge posed by the existence of too-big-to-fail financial institutions in Europe
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-04-27
The Sustainability of the EU's Model for Climate Diplomacy
VUB Press
A 22-page Dutch essay focusing on how the EU decides internally on its international climate negotiating position
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-03
Turkey Turns Cold to European Defense: Implications for Western Security
Washington Institute
A 3-page US policy paper considering the security implications of Turkey's withdrawal from the ESDP
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-03
Divergent European Approaches to Combatting PKK Terrorism
Washington Institute
A 3-page brief on PKK terrorist activities in Europe and governmental reactions to it
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-15
Towards a Global Finance System at the Service of Sustainable Development
WEED
A 28-page UK report arguing that EU financial reforms must facilitate progress towards global sustainable economic development
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-25
Current State and Prospects of the Russian Energy Sector
wiiw
This 36-page Austrian research report examines the current state and prospects for the Russian energy sector
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-09
Ukraine, the European Union and the International Community: Current Challenges and the Agenda for Overcoming the Stalemate
wiiw
A 107-page Austrian research report proposing scenarios for Ukraine’s economic and political development in the medium and long run
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-15
Sectoral Productivity, Density and Agglomeration in the Wider Europe
WIIW
A 37-page Austrian working paper examining agglomeration effects in the economy of the wider Europe
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-15
Economic Development in the Wider Black Sea Region
wiiw
This 37-page Austrian research report deals with the economic development of the countries comprising the Black Sea region
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-15
Western Balkan Countries: Adjustment Capacity to External Shocks, With a Focus on Labour Markets
wiiw
A 136-page Austrian study of the performance of labour markets in the Western Balkans. The aim is to find out whether they can deliver growth of employment and decline of unemployment in the medium run and whether they can withstand short term shocks due to changes in demand or supply
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2009-04-05
European Energy Security in View of Russian Economic and Integration Prospects
wiiw
This 53-page Austrian research report argues that mutual interdependence between Russia and Europe requires cooperative approaches that would serve best the interests of Russia, the EU and the countries in between
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2010-06-27
Bosnia on the Road to European Integration: A status Report
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
An article reporting on Bosnia's progress towards stability and self-sustenance
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2005-05-26
Europeanising EU Energy Policy
ZEI
The text of a 13-page address by the European Commissioner for Energy on Europeanising EU energy policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-02
Reconstructing Europe: Two Alternative Proposals for a European Constitution
ZEI
A 106-page German discussion paper offering a 'visionary' constitutional project and a 'realistic' one, relying on the current draft of the Constitutional Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-05
Reconstructing Europe: Two Alternative Proposals for a European Constitution
ZEI
A 106-page German discussion paper offering two proposals for a new European constitution
European UnionPosted: 2007-05-18
Making and Breaking Promises: The European Union under the Treaty of Lisbon
ZEI
This 35-page German discussion paper examines whether the Treaty of Lisbon will lead to enhanced openness and effectiveness in the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-05-10
Promoting Innovation in the European Union
ZEI
This 37-page discussion paper argues that European policymakers should establish an adequate competitive environment in which innovation activities are most likely to flourish
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-07
Russia in the EU? We Should Never Say Never
"Europe's World"
This 5-page article examines the idea of eventual Russian membership of the EU
European UnionPosted: 2006-02-17
Europe is Failing to Shape the Global Governance Debate
"Europe's World"
An article claiming that the EU’s enthusiasm for reshaping global governance has dwindled, and now looks more like indifference
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-20
Europe's Caspian Gas Policy to be Key to Energy Security
"Europe's World"
An article explaining that the EU's ability to harness its economic muscle and its infant "external action" diplomatic service will be crucially important to securing long-term gas supplies from the Caspian region
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-01
If the EU Reneges on Balkan Enlargement It’s at its Own Peril
"Europe's World"
In this article, a former German Interior Minister warns of potentially disastrous consequences if the accession drive isn’t revived
European UnionPosted: 2010-01-18
Benchmarking the EU’s New Diplomatic Service
"Europe's World"
This article looks at the background to the difficult birth of the EU's External Action Service and sets out criteria for its future success
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-01-24
The Widening Political Faultline Over Turkey's European Destiny
"Europe's World"
A commentary on Turkey's European destiny
Regional, European UnionPosted: 2011-04-14
Policy Prescriptions for Curing "Eurozonitis"
"Europe's World"
This article offers a possible solution to the vulnerability of the European single currency
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-14
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
The Widening Political Faultline Over Turkey's European Destiny
"Europe's World"
A commentary on Turkey's European destiny
Regional, European UnionPosted: 2011-05-22
Sarkozy’s Three-way NATO Bet
"Europe's World"
This article argues that President Sarkozy’s move to returning France to full NATO membership is intended to strengthen it while at the same time hastening NATO’s reform
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-18
Resurrecting Dostoyevsky's Dictum: Why Russia and Europe Need Each Other
'Europes's World'
A commentary on the state of European-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-03