European Union
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
Kazakhstan and the South Caucasus Corridor in the Wake of the Georgia-Russia War
CEPS
This 6-page policy brief examines the political, strategic and energy supply issues involved with the South Caucasus Corridor project
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-04
What is Happening in Turkey? Party Closure and Beyond
CEPS
A 3-page commentary providing a background to current political tensions in Turkey
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-08-04
Climate Change Policy after the Financial Crisis
CEPS
A 2-page commentary assessing how climate change policies in Europe may be affected by the financial crisis
European Union, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-11-01
Dear Turkey, Play it Long and Cool
CEPS
A commentary interpreting the current impasse between the EU and Turkey
European UnionPosted: 2006-12-23
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
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
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
The Changing Dynamics of Security in an Enlarged European Union
CEPS
A 24-page paper assessing how the notions and perceptions of security and insecurity in the EU are being transformed
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-04
The Struggle for a Civilized Wider European Order
CEPS
This 30-page working paper focuses on the risks posed by the Georgia-Russia war and the global financial and economic crises to the EU objective of achieving a civilized wider European order
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-04
Concrete Steps towards More Integrated Financial Oversight
CEPS
This 44-page report is based on discussions in the CEPS Task Force on Concrete Steps towards More Integrated Financial Oversight in the EU and was complemented by substantial internal research.
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-09
The Post-2010 Lisbon Process: The Key Role of Education in Employment and Competitiveness
CEPS
This 14-page paper points out that education should be the central objective of the post-2010 Lisbon Process. The paper asserts that education is beneficial for employment rates, that it is a key driver for long-term economic growth and that it appears to be beneficial for social cohesion
Education, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-18
Building Confidence in Peace
CEPS
A 104-page book examining possible solutions to the Cyprus conflict
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-02
The New Northern Dimension of the European Neighbourhood
CEPS
This 237-page book examines regional cooperation among the countries in Europe’s northern neighbourhood, with an emphasis on the pitfalls and successes of engaging Russia.
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-13
What Can Be Expected from the Czech EU Presidency?
CEPS
A 5-page commentary on what might be expected from the Czech presidency of the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-13
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
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
The Case for a Gas Transit Consortium in Ukraine: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
CEPS
A 13-page policy brief arguing for a comprehensive and robust solution to the Russia-Ukraine gas dispute
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-02
Benchmarking in the EU: Lessons from the EU Emissions Trading System for the Global Climate Change Agenda
CEPS
A 64-page report identifying the key issues arising from the current benchmarking exercise under the EU ETS and analyses the principal controversial topics on benchmark-based allocation, leading to a number of concrete recommendations
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-29
A Call for a European Financial Stability Fund
CEPS
This 3-page commentary calls for the creation of a massive European Financial Stability Fund to cope with the financial and economic crises
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-01
Long-Term Energy Security Risks for Europe: A Sector-Specific Approach
CEPS
This 56-page paper aims to identify and evaluate existing and potential EU energy supply risks on the basis of a sector-specific approach.
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-03
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
National and EU-Level Estimates of Energy Supply Externalities
CEPS
This 7-page policy brief presents an overview of the theoretical externalities associated with energy security measures and develops estimates for the size of the external costs of energy arising from energy insecurity
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-07
The Externalisation of the EU’s Labour Immigration Policy: Towards Mobility or Insecurity Partnerships?
CEPS
This 43-page working paper looks at the dynamics affecting the external dimensions of the EU’s labour immigration policy. It assesses the role and functions of mobility partnerships as a mechanism for governing circular migration schemes that allow the temporary movement of individuals for employment purposes between EU member states and non-EU countries
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-02
Two for the Price of One?
CEPS
A 2-page commentary on the new 'Lisbon Treaty'
European UnionPosted: 2007-11-02
Greece and the IMF
CEPS
A 2-page commentary on the ability of the IMF to support Greece
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-11
Lessons from the Asian Monetary Fund for the European Monetary Fund
CEPS
This 4-page policy brief draws lessons from the Asian experience for the recent debate in Europe over the feasibility and desirability of creating a European stability fund
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-04-18
Russia in Europe and the West
CEPS
A commentary speculating that circumstances are propitious for a new and positive turn to Russia’s relations with Europe and the transatlantic community
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2010-04-18
European Islam: Challenges for Public Policy and Society
CEPS
This 227-page study addresses the main issues concerning the presence of Islam in Europe
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-11-21
The Treaty of Lisbon: Implementing the International Innovations
CEPS
A 150-page collaborative report aiming to highlight potential problems in implementing the Treaty of Lisbon and to mitigate possible negative effects
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-22
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
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
Job Quality and Labour Market Performance
CEPS
A 23-page working paper analyzing job quality and labour market performance in Europe
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2010-06-08
Looking Afresh at the External Representation of the EU in the International Arena
CEPS
A 5-page policy brief serves both as an overview of the complexities of EU and member state external representation and as an invitation to further debate on the issue
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-29
Profiling Normative Foreign Policy: The European Union and its Global Partners
CEPS
An 18-page working paper developing a conceptual framework for a study of normative foreign policy
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-04
The Same Old Modernisation Game? Russian Interpretations of Modernisation
CEPS
This 14-page working document aims to illustrate the diversity of and competition for the dominance of views on Russia’s future. It further analyses the obstacles to a successful realisation of the ambitious modernisation agenda and outline the implications for the new EU-Russia modernisation partnership
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-09-29
What Kind of Governance for the Eurozone?
CEPS
This 8-page policy brief argues that the role of governments in managing the Eurozone has been over-emphasised and that conversely the role of the monetary authorities, in particular the European Central Bank, has been under-emphasised.
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-29
Fusing Security and Development: Just Another Euro-Platitude?
CEPS
A 24-page working paper examining the EU's commitment to adopting developmental approaches to security
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-22
Evaluating the EU's Crisis Missions in the Balkans
CEPS
A 158-page book evaluating the EU's first crisis management operation in the Western Balkans
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-22
Can Greece ‘Grow Solvent’?
CEPS
This 3-page commentary explores whether Greece can now ’grow solvent’
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-09-19
Gazprom’s Changing Fortunes
CEPS
This 4-page commentary details the woes facing the natural gas market in Europe of reduced consumption and oversupply and the consequent low prices on the spot market
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-12-02
Flexible Mechanisms in Support of a New Climate Change Regime: The Clean Development Mechanism and Beyond
CEPS
The 68-page report of a task force created to consider the current operation and the continuation of the Kyoto mechanisms and well as the possibilities through the Bali Action Plan for introducing new mechanisms and tradable units after 2012
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-12-02
The Copenhagen Accord - A First Stab at Deciphering the Implications for the EU
CEPS
This 8-page commentary is a first attempt at deciphering the implications of the Copenhagen Accord for the EU.
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-12-29
Tajikistan: 'Revolutionary Situation' or a Resilient State?
CEPS
This 6-page policy brief assesses the extent to which the danger of state failure is in fact real by outlining developments in the key areas of economy and security, and examining the regime’s coping capacity to deal with emerging challenges
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-12-29
Europe in the 21st century: Perspectives from the Lisbon Treaty
CEPS
A 297-page collection of essays analysing the changing equilibria in common policies, institutional settings and mechanisms of legitimisation of the European Union and sketching out possible scenarios for the 21st century
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-09
On Track: Moldova Wants EU Integration, but Needs to do its Homework First
CEPS
This 2-page commentary asserts that moves by Moldova towards further visa liberalisation and a deep and comprehensive free trade area with the EU will largely depend on the sustainability and operability of the new government
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-09
Security Challenges in Central Asia: Implications for the EU's Engagement Strategy
CEPS
A 6-page policy brief examining the formidable set of security challenges facing the EU in Central Asia
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-09-06
The Taxation of Multinational Enterprises in the European Union
CEPS
This 6-page policy brief sets out possible approaches to designing an efficient trans-border corporate tax system for the European Union
Taxation, European UnionPosted: 2010-02-06
Future Impacts of Climate Change across Europe,
CEPS
A 27-page working paper reviewing the potential impacts of climate change on 11 key indicator categories and 3 large regions covering the entire European Union
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-03
Into EurAsia: Monitoring the EU’s Central Asia Strategy
CEPS
This 157-page volume offers the first assessment of the ambitious strategy to upgrade the EU’s cooperation with the five states of the Central Asia region: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-03
Kosovo Merits Special Status as Part of the EU
CEPS
A 4-page policy brief proposing a special relationship that the EU might develop with Kosovo to help avert future conflict
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-12
The Promotion of Human Security in EU Security Policies
CEPS
A 7-page policy brief calling for a comprehensive understanding of the internal/external security landscape from an EU perspective
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-11
Towards Common Standards on Rights of Suspected and Accused persons in criminal proceedings in the EU?
CEPS
This 22-page paper examines the Roadmap for strengthening procedural rights of suspected or accused persons in criminal proceeding in the EU
Crime, Law & Order, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-11
Turkey and the EU: A Play in Search of a Script
CEPS
This 4-page commentary warns that the EU is dodging the critical issue of how to establish friendly and constructive relations with an independent, self-confident Turkey
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-09-29
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 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 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
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 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
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
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
A Farewell to Open Borders? The Danish Approach
CEPS
This 14-page paper seeks to clarify a few basic elements to help counter future ‘plots’ against free movement within Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2011-11-11
Stepping up Growth Policies
CEPS
A 4-page policy 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: 2012-03-13
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
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
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
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
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
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
State (un)Sustainability in the Southern Mediterranean and Scenarios to 2030: The EU’s Response
CEPS
This 17-page policy paper considers the concept of sustainability and how it is central to any understanding of Mediterranean politics
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-08-09
An Evaluation of the French Proposal for a Restructuring of Greek Debt
CEPS
A 9-page policy brief examining the merits of a new proposal from France aimed at resolving the Greek debt crisis
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-07-20
The European Union as a Normative Foreign Policy Actor
CEPS
This 38-page working paper examines whether the EU fits a normative foreign policy paradigm
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-31
Decoupling: Can Europe Avoid a Recession?
CEPS
A 3-page commentary exploring whether Europe will follow the US into a likely recession
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-31
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
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
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
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
Making Sense of Sarkozy's Union for the Mediterranean
CEPS
A 25-page commentary on President Sarkozy's proposed Union for the Mediterranean
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-03-14
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
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
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
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
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
Interculturalism: Europe and its Muslims in Search of Sound Societal Models
CEPS
This 190-page book examines the staus of multiculturalism and assimilation in respect of Muslims in Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2011-06-13
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
Democracy’s Plight in the European Neighbourhood: Struggling transitions and proliferating dynasties
CEPS
This paper discusses whether international democracy promotion in the European neighbourhood is running out of steam
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-02
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
What Exactly is Happening in Turkey?
CEPS
A 3-page commentary on current political moves in Turkey
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-11
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
EU Policy in the South Caucasus: A View from Azerbaijan
CEPS
A 27-page working paper examining trends affecting EU policies in the South Caucasus, with special reference to Azerbaijan
European UnionPosted: 2007-07-11
Bilateral Disputes between EU Member States and Russia
CEPS
This 35-page paper employs a case-study approach to provide an in-depth analysis of selected disputes and reviews several questions of importance for EU coherence
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-29
Lisbon II, Two Years On: An Assessment of the Partnership for Growth and Jobs
CEPS
This 58-page report assesses the progress of the Partnership for Growth and Jobs during the 2006-07 cycle
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-07-11
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
Informing the Asylum Debate
CEPS
This 4-page background briefing aims to inform the debate about the issues relevant to asylum in Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-04
Less than 100 Days to Copenhagen: Time to Panic?
CEPS
This 2-page commentary predicts that the best outcome to be hoped for at Copenhagen at this point is an agreement to continue negotiations in earnest. It warns the developed countries, led by the EU, not to accede too easily to the less-founded demands of developing countries, just to be able to declare a political victory
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-14
Civic Integration of Third-Country Nationals: Nationalism versus Europeanisation in the Common EU Immigration Policy
CEPS
This 46-page European paper assesses the tensions inherent in the relationship between civic integration programmes and the principles of legal certainty, proportionality and non-discrimination
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-10-23
Do We Detect Some Neo-Finlandisation in the Eastern Neighbourhood?,
CEPS
This 2-page commentary surveys the overall strategic landscape of the six Eastern Neighbourhood partners of the EU
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-04
Lessons from the Czech EU Presidency
CEPS
This 2-page Czech commentary identifies five major mistakes made during the Czech Presidency of the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-14