European Union
Arguing and Persuasion in the European Convention
Center for Transatlantic Foreign and Security Policy
A 26-page draft paper examining how agreement on the European Convention was reached
European UnionPosted: 2005-03-23
The End of the West? Conclusions
Center for Transatlantic Foreign and Security Policy Studies
This 35-page draft chapter is to conclude a book exploring the deep structure of the transatlantic relationship
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-01-03
EU-US Risk Policy in the European Neighbourhood: The Cases of Moldova and Georgia
Center for Transatlantic Foreign and Security Policy Studies
A 24-page German paper examining the attempt to develop a common transatlantic risk policy in respect of Moldova and Georgia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-03-27
Measuring Tax Burdens in Europe
Centre for European Integration Studies
A 42-page working paper calculating effective macro-economic tax rates for 25 EU countries
Taxation, European UnionPosted: 2005-12-01
No Constitutional Treaty? Implications for the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Centre for European Policy Studies
This working paper examines what the failure of the Constitutional Treaty could mean for freedom, security and justice in Europe
European UnionPosted: 2005-11-07
R&D in the EU: Can the Open Method of Coordination Succeed in Closing the Gap?
Centre for European Policy Studies
A policy brief proposing methods for improving the efficiency of European R&D
European UnionPosted: 2004-08-19
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
The Black Sea as Epicentre of the Aftershock of the EU's Earthquake
Centre for European Policy Studies
This 12-page policy brief asserts that the aftershock of the EU's failed referenda on the European Constitution will be most sharply felt in the Black Sea region
European UnionPosted: 2005-08-02
Why is There a Productivity Problem in the E.U?
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 51-page working paper investigating the causes of the E.U's productivity slowdown and comparing its conclusions with the European Growth Initiative
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-16
The EU Emissions Trading Scheme
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 35-page analysis of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme from a strategic and operational perspective
European Union, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-08-04
Democratization in the European Neighbourhood
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 240-page book on the process of democratization in the wider European Neighbourhood since 2004
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-11-07
Policy Coherence for Development in the EU Council: Strategies for the Way Forward
Centre for European Policy Studies
This 143-page report analyzes whether policymaking processes in the EU Council provide adequate scope for development inputs in key policy areas. It also examines policymaking processes by the European Comission
European UnionPosted: 2006-08-04
The EU's Fight Against International Terrorism: Security Problems, Insecure Solutions
Centre for European Policy Studies
This 6-page policy brief offers a critical analysis of the EU's policies for fighting terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2005-08-07
The Impact of Unemployment on Individual Well-Being in the E.U.
Centre for European Policy Studies
A working paper examining the factors affecting the well-being of unemployed workers in Europe
European Union, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-07-16
Security and the Two-Level Game: The Treaty of Prum, the EU and the Management of Threats
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 28-page paper arguing that the Treaty of Prum is likely to be self-defeating
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-02-09
The EU Budget Process and International Trade Liberalisation
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 49-page paper overviewing the channels by which the EU budget is affected by change in the external trade relations of the EU
European UnionPosted: 2005-10-07
What Can European Leaders Learn from Koizumi?
Centre for European Policy Studies
A policy brief arguing that the European Union should emulate Japan's focus on structural reform to boost economic performance
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-04-05
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
Trail to Failure: History of the Constitutional Rejection and Implications for the Future
Centre for European Policy Studies
This paper examines what the EU's next step should be, following the failure to gain acceptance for the European Constitution
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-06-02
Who Monitors Public Finances?
Centre for European Policy Studies
Brief commentary on monitoring the veracity of public finance data provided by member countries to the European Commission
European UnionPosted: 2004-10-28
Europeanisation & Conflict Resolution: Testing an Analytical Framework
Centre for European Policy Studies
This 4-page policy brief examines whether the E.U. pursues any identifiable logic in its efforts to resolve conflicts in and around the region
European UnionPosted: 2004-12-20
Fixing the Services Directive
Centre for European Policy Studies
This policy brief proposes a revised services directive for the EU that could be effective in bringing down existing barriers in the internal market
European Union, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-05-01
Improving the Clean Development Mechanism
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 28-page report examing how the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) can be reformed to improve its immediate functioning and fully exploit its future potential
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2006-03-06
It's A Long Way to Copenhagen
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 7-page policy brief examining Turkey's potential for economic growth and accession to the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-04-05
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
The Nexus betwen Immigration, Integration and Citizenship in the EU
Centre for European Policy Studies
A series of seminar papers addressing the nexus between immigration, integration and citizenship in the EU and the effects emerging from that relationship
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-04-12
Growth and Immigration Scenarios for Turkey and the E.U.
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 16-page working paper arguing that immigration to Europe from Turkey may be greater if Turkey does not accede to the E.U. than if accession takes place
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2004-12-20
The Prospect of Deep Free Trade between the European Union and Ukraine
Centre for European Policy Studies
This 248-page study examines the feasability, content and likely economic impact of a free trade agreement between the EU and Ukraine
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-04-12
The Dog that Lost Its Bark: The Commission and the Stability Pact
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 4-page policy brief arguing that recent proposals for reform of the GSP risk watering down the pact, resulting in an erosion of fiscal discipline
European UnionPosted: 2004-12-20
From Neighbourhood to Integration Policy: Are There Concrete Alternatives to Enlargement?
Centre for European Policy Studies
A policy brief exploring the merits of the European Neighbourhood Policy
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-04-05
The Rise of China with Special Reference to Arms Supplies
Centre for European Policy Studies
This working paper presents a European, an American and a Russian view on the issue of lifting the arms embargo against China
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2005-04-28
Economic Aspects of Turkey's Quest for EU Membership
Centre for European Policy Studies
This 10-page policy brief explores the economic dimension of Turkey's Accession to the EU
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-04-28
Protection of Personal Data and Citizens' Rights of Privacy in the Fight Against the Financing of Terrorism
Centre for European Policy Studies
This 8-page policy brief critically examines the effectiveness of an EU regulation permitting the freezing of assets as a counter-terrorism measure, and its effects on the rights of individuals
Personal Privacy, European UnionPosted: 2005-04-03
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 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
The Reluctant Debutante: The European Union as Promoter of Democracy
Centre for European Policy Studies
A paper examining the extent to which the EU promotes democracy and the rule of law in its wider neighbourhood
European UnionPosted: 2005-07-15
Integrated Border Management at the EU Level
Centre for European Policy Studies
This working paper describes the difficulties encountered by the EU in respect of integrated border management and offers solutions towards the development of a coherent, communitarian approach
European UnionPosted: 2005-09-06
Promoting Democracy Through Civil Society: How to Step Up the EU's Policy towards the Eastern Neighbourhood
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 37-page study arguing that civil society should be a more important priority in democracy promotion to the EU's Eastern Neighbourhood
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-02-09
The Political Economy of Environmental Taxation in Europe
Centre for European Policy Studies
This 39-page working paper examines how effectively environmental taxation systems are working in Europe
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2006-07-01
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
The "Political Life of Data"
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 6-page policy brief contrasting aspects of the approach to personal privacy by the EU and the US
Personal Privacy, European UnionPosted: 2006-08-07
New Member States and the Dependent Elderly
Centre for European Policy Studies, ENEPRI
A 28-page study examining the question of elderly dependency in the 10 new member states of the EU
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2006-08-07
The EU Needs a Policy on Belarus
Centre for European Reform
An article asserting that the EU lacks a credible policy for promoting economic and political reform in Belarus
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-11-28
Barroso's Galacticos? The New European Commission
Centre for European Reform
A 5-page assessment of the new European Commission appointed by E.U. president Barroso
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-09-13
Cyprus, Turkey and the EU: Time for a Sense of Proportion and Compromise
Centre for European Reform
A 4-page policy brief proposing a formula for the EU to adopt to break the Cyprus deadlock
European UnionPosted: 2006-07-27
Easing the Pain of Trade Liberalisation
Centre for European Reform
An article addressing the transatlantic problems likely to arise from global trade liberalisation
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2005-11-28
The EU Budget: Common Future or Stuck in the Past?
Centre for European Reform
This 5-page briefing paper places the EU budget in its political and economic context, reports on its size, breakdown of expenditure, new budget proposals, rebates, and offers an assessment of the likely outcome of the forthcoming negotiations
European UnionPosted: 2004-02-19
Poland: The EU's New Awkward Partner
Centre for European Reform
A brief commentary on Poland's uncompromising approach to negotiation within the EU
European UnionPosted: 2004-02-10
Europe Beyond the Referendums
Centre for European Reform
A commentary on the implications of the French and Dutch referendums on the EU constitutional treaty
European UnionPosted: 2005-06-12
Russia, the EU and the Common Neighbourhood
Centre for European Reform
An 8-page essay concerning the relationships between Russia, the EU and the countries forming a common neighbourhood between them
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-10-12
The CER Guide to the E.U.
Centre for European Reform
An 8-page policy brief commenting on the European Union's new constitutional treaty
European UnionPosted: 2004-07-20
Policing Public Sector Aid
Centre for European Reform
A commentary on how the Commission should balance its objective of upholding competition rules with the ability of member states to shape public service provision
European UnionPosted: 2004-02-10
The EU's Common Fisheries Policy: The Case for Reform, not Abolition
Centre for European Reform
A 5-page brief arguing for the retention and reform of the European Union's Common Fisheries Policy
European Union, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-01-12
Adieu Europe?
Centre for European Reform
An article commenting on the state of European integration
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-04
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
Some Advice for Turkey
Centre for European Reform
An article offering advice to Turkey in conducting accession talks with the EU
European UnionPosted: 2005-11-28
Ukraine's European choice
Centre for European Reform
A 6-page policy brief describing the challenges facing Ukraine's President and commenting on existing relations between Ukraine and the European Union
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-11-03
Let Justice be Done: Punishing Crime in the EU
Centre for European Reform
A 6-page policy brief explaining the lack of progress in countering cross-border crime in the EU and offering recommendations for improving legal cooperation against crime
Crime, Law & Order, European UnionPosted: 2006-04-11
EU2010: A Programme for Reform
Centre for European Reform
This 8-page paper offers a manifesto for the reform of the European Union that can be implemented on the basis of existing treaties
European UnionPosted: 2006-03-06
Democracy in Europe: How the EU Can Survive in an Age of Referendums
Centre for European Reform
This 6-page essay examines the challenges facing European integration and the viability of possible solutions
European UnionPosted: 2006-03-28
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
Turkey, Russia and Modern Nationalism
Centre for European Reform
An essay on the need for the EU to work out a modus operandi with Turkey and Russia
European UnionPosted: 2006-07-28
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
How to Strengthen EU Foreign Policy
Centre for European Reform
This 4-page policy brief offers recommendations as to how the EU might take a more strategic approach to foreign policy
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-06-02
The EU's Arkward Neighbour: Time for a New Policy on Belarus
Centre for European Reform
A 6-page policy brief urging the EU to adopt a new policy towards Belarus
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-03-17
Georgia and the EU: Can Europe's Neighbourhood Policy Deliver?
Centre for European Reform
An 8-page policy brief examining the application of the EU's neighbourhood policy to Georgia
European UnionPosted: 2005-10-12
Raising the Quality of Europe's Higher Education
Centre for European Reform
A commentary on the challenges facing Europe's universities
Education, European UnionPosted: 2004-04-05
How the E.U. Should Help Its Neighbours
Centre for European Reform
A 6-page policy brief addressing the issue of how the E.U. should assist the new neighbouring states resulting from its recent enlargement
European UnionPosted: 2004-07-02
Europe's New Defence Agency
Centre for European Reform
A 6-page policy brief assessing the role and likely impact of the E.U.'s defence capabilities agency, due to be set up this year
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-02
When Negotiations Begin: The Next Phase in E.U.-Turkey Relations
Centre for European Reform
A 6-page essay assessing the challenges for Turkey and the European Union likely to arise in the forthcoming accession negotiations
European UnionPosted: 2004-12-06
Could a Hard Core Run the Enlarged EU?
Centre for European Reform
This 9-page briefing paper examines the feasibility of a Germany-France-UK axis being able to assume leadership of the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-02-19
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
What Happens if France Votes No?
Centre for European Reform
A 5-page briefing note looking at the likely implications for the EU and France in the event of a "No" vote in the French referendum on the EU Constitutional Treaty
European UnionPosted: 2005-05-21
The E.U. Constitutional Treaty: The Final Deal
Centre for European Reform
A 2-page briefing note summarizing the key decisions taken on the E.U.'s new constitutional treaty at the June European Council summit
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-07-02
Immigration, Income and Productivity of Host Countries:
CEPII
This 41-page French working paper investigates the contribution of immigration to income and productivity of host countries
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-19
Bilateral Agreements: How the EU is Widening its Trade Horizons
CEPII
A 4-page French paper describing how the European Union (EU) is attempting to consolidate its trade relations with some partners by means of bilateral agreements.
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-03-23
Costs and Benefits of Euro Membership: A Counterfactual Analysis
CEPII
This 50-page French paper calculates the costs or gains of EMU membership
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-12-12
The Euro Effects on the Firm and Product-Level Trade Margins: Evidence from France
CEPII
A French working paper investigating the effects of the euro on French exporters
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-01-13
What Are the EU Trade Preferences Worth for Sub-Saharan Africa and Other Developing Countries?
CEPII
This 37-page French study examines the utilization reate and value of EU preferences to developing countries
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2006-01-10
Who's Afraid of Tax Competition?
CEPII
A 66-page French paper investigating the tax sensitivity of FDI in the context of EU enlargement to East European countries
European UnionPosted: 2006-06-09
Evolution of EU and its Member States' Competitiveness in International Trade
CEPII
This 66-page French working paper seeks to analyse how the EU is performing in the light of the emerging competitive threat from developing countries, by comparing the EU’s export performance on the world market with that of its key competitors between 1995 and 2004
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-07-06
The IMF's Stand-by Arrangements and the Economic Downturn in Eastern Europe: The Cases of Hungary, Latvia, and Ukraine
CEPR
This 32-page US report examines IMF agreements with three countries, Hungary, Latvia, and Ukraine, and finds that in all three countries there were mistakes in economic policy that increased their vulnerability to the external shocks
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-10
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
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
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
Readings in European Security, Volume 5
CEPS
This 264-page volume tackles the big issues of European and global security in these turbulent political and economic times
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-14
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
Climate Governance Post-2012: Options for EU Policy-Making
CEPS
This 16-page policy brief presents the preliminary findings of the large-scale research programme ADAM – Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies: Supporting European Climate Policy. It focuses on the three core issues of fragmentation, privatisation and adaptation
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-28
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
Social Exclusion among the Elderly: A Comparative Study of EU Member States
CEPS
A 90-page report focusing on exclusion among the elderly in EU member states
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-05
Russian Foreign Policy in Times of Crisis: Greater Compliance or Resilient Self-confidence?
CEPS
This 10-page policy brief raises several questions in regard to Russia’s foreign policy at a time of economic difficulties
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-19
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
At What Cost Price Stability?
CEPS
This 22-page paper considers the cost of re-establishing price stability in foregone output and higher unemployment
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-06
Time for Action: Immediate Priorities for the Next European Commission
CEPS
This 10-page policy brief outlines four selected policy fields where concrete action is urgently needed to stabilise the economy and set the EU on the right course out of its current limbo
European UnionPosted: 2009-07-16
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
Time for Action: Immediate Priorities for the Next European Commission
CEPS
This 11-page policy brief offers recommendations focused on four areas: the reform of the financial sector; transport and climate policy; police and judicial cooperation; common security and foreign policy
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-26
Policy-Making in the EU: Achievements, Challenges and Proposals for Reform
CEPS
The 120-page report on the findings of a number of expert groups formed to analyse the major issues and challenges facing the European Union today and to put forward recommendations for reform that can realistically be implemented in the short and medium term
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-14
The Banking Crisis: Causes, Consequences and Remedies
CEPS
A 12-page policy brief arguing for a return to the narrow banking model
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-28
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
Synergies vs. Spheres of Influence in the Pan-European Space
CEPS
This 104-page report investigates whether and how the European Union, in its policies towards Russia, the Eastern partner countries and Central Asia, might build stronger common programmes and projects across these three political ‘spaces’
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-07