Policy pointers

European Union

Coercive Diplomacy by the EU: The Case of Iran

Clingendael

This 43-page Dutch discussion paper analyzes the concept of coercive diplomacy and assesses the European application of it to contain the Iranian nuclear programme

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-07

Collapse in Eastern Europe? The Rationale for the Creation of a European Financial Stability Fund

CEPS

This 5-page commentary looks at the threat posed to EU banks by their exposure to capital flights and currency attacks in Eastern Europe, recommending the creation of a large scale, temporary European Financial Stability Fund to deal with the crisis.

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-03-05

Collective Bargaining Responses to the Economic Crisis in Europe

ETUI

This 7-page policy brief provides an overview of collective bargaining responses to the crisis in Europe

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2010-02-19

Combating International Crime in an Enlarging European Union

Cicero Foundation

This 14-page paper deals with the role of Europol in combating international crime in the EU

Crime, Law & Order, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-04

Combating the Financing of Terrorism: EU Policies, Polity and Politics

EIPA

A 7-page article discussing the activities and initiatives undertaken by the European Union in Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-20

Coming in From the Cold

EPC

A commentary arguing that Iceland already satisfies the eligibility criteria for EC membership, and that its application should be treated on its merits

European UnionPosted: 2009-09-17

Command and Control? Planning for EU Military Operations

EUISS

A 52-page occasional paper assessing the effectiveness of the European Union’s capability for the planning and conduct of military operations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-02-07

Completing a Single Area of Freedom, Security and Justice: The Role of the New EU Member States: Poland

Center for International Relations

A 5-page Polish paper focusing on aspects of implementing SAFSJ requirements from the Polish perspective

European UnionPosted: 2004-06-03

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

Conflict Resolution in South Caucasus: The EU's Role

Crisis Group

A 38-page report calling for greater engagement with South Caucasus by the EU, to prevent outbreaks of war resulting from unresolved conflicts

European Union, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-03-21

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

Consolidating and Reaching Out: Europe as a Global Actor

National Europe Centre - Australia

A speech by Finland's President on Europe's role in the world

European UnionPosted: 2007-03-15

Contemporary Chinese Views of Europe

Chatham House

This 81-page UK report examines Chinese views on the economic, political and cultural aspects of Europe

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-27

Contemporary Europe: iCES Annual Review 08/09

ICES

This UK report looks into the financial, economic, social, political and trade situation in Europe notably focusing on the economic and financial crisis, and the answers to be given in order to rise to the challenge, the European elections, the running of the European institutions, the energy policy, the chemical industry, photovoltaic energy, the future of the European project and trans-Atlantic relations

European UnionPosted: 2009-09-24

Contemporary Indian Views of Europe

Chatham House, Fondation Robert Schuman

A 65-page report giving Indian views of Europe's status in world affairs

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-04

Controlling Illegal Logging: Implementation of the EU Timber Regulation

Chatham House

An 12-page UK briefing paper assessing the EU Timber Regulation, which prohibits operators from placing illegally harvested timber and timber products on the European market

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2011-06-24

Controversies Over Missile Defense in Europe

FIIA

A 31-page Finnish working paper considering controversies over the use of missile defence in Europe

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-04-13

Convergence in Institutions and Market Outcomes

IZA

This 82-page discussion paper uses the BEEPS firm-level data to study the process of convergence of transition countries with developed market economies. The primary focus of the study is on competition and market structure, finance and the structure of lending to firms, and how firms respond to the economic environment by restructuring

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-13

Convergence Report May 2010

European Central Bank

This 150-page report assesses the economic and legal convergence of nine Member States of the European Union, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Sweden

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-05-17

Cooperation or Democratisation? The EU's Conflicting Mediterranean Security Discourses

Danish Institute for International Studies

A 33-page working paper arguing that the EU's strategy towards the Southern Mediterranean states has been marked by two conflicting and mutually incompatible security discourses

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2004-08-09

Cooperation with the Kremlin

Bertelsmann Foundation

An 8-page German paper explaining how Russia and the EU have differenct concept of the meaning of security

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-29

Coping with Accession: New Forms of Governance and European Enlargement

EU-Newgov

A 9-page paper identifying factors that have promoted or impeded effective adoption of or adaptation to the acquis communitaire in accession countries

European UnionPosted: 2008-06-01

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

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

Could the Stability and Growth Pact be Substituted by the Financial Markets?’

EIoP

This 26-page paper investigates whether the European Union’s main fiscal rule, the Stability and Growth Pact, could be substituted by financial markets, taking into account the effects of the latest financial and economic crisis

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-10-11

Courage and Capabilities for a 'More Active' EU

FES, Egmont

A paper exploring how the EU might become more pro-active in its security policies (paper is preceded by an introduction)

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-17

Creating Development-Friendly Rules of Origin in the EU

ODI

A 5-page briefing paper examining the European Commission's proposal for a radical change to its Rules of Origin, and its likely impact on developing countries

International Development, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-03

Creating Sustainable Growth in Europe

AGF

Papers delivered at a conference, "Midpoint", held as part of an initiative created to guide sustainable growth in Europe (single page linking to conference papers)

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-30

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

Credibility and Compliance

SWP

A 4-page German commentary on the effectiveness of the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy in the Western Balkans

European UnionPosted: 2009-01-08

Credibility and Compliance

SWP

A 4-page German commentary arguing that the EU's CFSP risks forfeiting its leverage in the Western Balkans

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-03-14

Crimea in the European Neighbourhood.

FRIDE

This 5-page Spanish policy brief explores how the EU must develop a long-term conflict prevention strategy based on dialogue, aid, investments and prospective Ukrainian accession

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-17

Crisis in Chad: Implications for the EU

ISS - Europa

A 4-page analysis of a new, major crisis in Chad and its implications for the EU

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-02-07

Crisis in Turkey: Just Another Bump on the Road to Europe?

ISS-EU

This 54-page occasional paper examines the background to the ongoing political crisis in Turkey

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-19

Croatia in the Run-up to the Elections

SWP

A 4-page German commentary on the current political scene in Croatia

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-09

Current NATO Nuclear Policy

BASIC et al.

A 5-page review of NATO's nuclear policy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-01

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

Cybersecurity: Is Technology Moving Faster than Policy?

SDA

The 16-page report of a meeting held to discuss the need for a common typology of cyberthreats and security policy responses in the European context

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-11

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

Cyprus: Entering Another Stalemate?

Royal Institute of International Affairs

This 8-page briefing paper assesses the likelihood of a solution to the Cyprus problem

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-12-21

Cyprus: Reunification Proving Elusive

CRS

A 23-page US report providing a brief overview of the early history of the Cyprus reunification negotiations, a more detailed review of the negotiations since 2008, and a description of some of the issues involved in the talks. A side issue involving trade between the European Union and Turkish Cyprus is also addressed

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2011-08-17

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

Danish Foreign Policy Yearbook 2010

DIIS

A 233-page collection of articles and documents concerning various aspects of Danish foreign policy

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-15

Dealing with Debt Crises in the Eurozone

SWP

A 38-page German research paper suggesting a future framework for sovereign debt crisis management and prevention in the euro area

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-12-06

Dealing with Debt Crises in the Eurozone – Evaluation and Limits of the European Stability Mechanism

SWP

This 38-page German paper evaluates the limits of the ESM and suggests moving towards a five pillar solution which builds upon the ESM Treaty which is currently under renegotiation

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-11-03

Dealing with Iran: How can the EU Achieve its strategic Objectives?

DIIS

A 4-page Danish policy brief arguing that the EU should utilize its powerful trade and energy ties with Tehran to embark on a dialogue with the regime that goes beyond the nuclear programme and addresses a broader set of issues of mutual concern

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-05-31

Dealing with Troubled Neighbourhoods

EPC

This commentary warns that doubts remain over the EU’s ability to take a genuinely strategic approach towards neighbouring regions and to offer the right mix of tools and incentives to really make a difference.

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-15

Dealing with Troubled Neighbourhoods

EPC

This commentary warns that doubts remain over the EU’s ability to take a genuinely strategic approach to its neighbourhood and to offer the right mix of tools and incentives to really make a difference

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-03-28

Dear Turkey, Play it Long and Cool

CEPS

A commentary interpreting the current impasse between the EU and Turkey

European UnionPosted: 2006-12-23

Debating the Constitution: Between Realism and Revival

EPC

A 4-page policy brief examining the alternatives for breaking the impasse over the European Constitutional Treaty

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-27

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

Decentralization in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and Lessons for Global Policy

RFF

This 34-page discussion paper analyzes the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and highlights the challenges facing a global emissions trading regime

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-07

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

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

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

Democratic Consolidation in Georgia After the "Rose Revolution"?

Peace Research Institute Frankfurt

A 46-page German report analyzing the state of democratization in Georgia

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-03-13

Democratization and Security in Central and Eastern Europe and the Post-Soviet States

DGAP

The 104-page report of a conference held to highlight the different trajectories and processes of democratization in states of former communist rule

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-03

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

Democratization, Eoropeanization and Regionalization Beyond the European Union: Search for Empirical Evidence

European Integration Online

This 30-page paper offers a viewpoint on transnational regionalization between Europe and the regions of Russia

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-01-30

Developing a Security and Defence Policy in the European Union: A View From the British Presidency

Cicero Foundation

A 14-page lecture on the need for a European Security and Defence Policy, its progress to date and the challenges and opportunities ahead

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-01-27

Development, Demography and Democracy: Driving Forces of International Migration

European Policy Centre

An article outlining the benefits and challenges that increased migration involves for European society, and calling for a global strategy for development and social justice

European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-09-13

Differences in Productivity and Its Determinants Among Firms From the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Germany: The Case of the Cosmetics Industry

Center for Social and Economic Research

This 52-page working paper aims to illustrate the differences in productivity levels and their underlying factors between firms from three new member states of the E.U. and Germany, using the cosmetics industry as a case study

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-11-27

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

Divisions of Labour: Rethinking Europe's Migration Policy

Bruegel Institute

A 74-page study of how the EU and member states should share responsibility for immigration policy

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-28

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

Does Enlargement Conceal Globalisation? Location Issues in Europe

French Instiutre of International Relations

This 48-page paper assesses the impact of global competition and enlargement on the location of production within Europe

European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-11-19

Does Europe Need the Polish Plumber?

Center for European Policy Analysis

An article examining the implications of the proposed EU Services Directive

European Union, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-12-20

Does the E.U. need the Stability and Growth Pact?

European Institute of Public Administration

A 5-page article examining the provisions of the Stability and Growth Pact and considering whether there is any need for further co-operation on fiscal policy and what such co-operation might entail

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-15

Domocratization in Postcommunist Europe: Illiberal Regimes and the Leverage of International Actors

FSI Stanford

A US working paper discussing the success of the EU in the democratization of Eastern and Southeast Europe

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-04

Double Win in EU-Russia Relations – Roadmap for a New PCA

CAP

A 4-page German policy paper arguing that the EU as well as Russia should now avail the opportunity to agree on a new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in order to set a new legal framework for their cooperation

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-02

Drawing on Experience: Older Women Workers in Europe

Eurofound

A 20-page paper examining employment trends for older women in Europe

Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-06

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

Eastern Enlargement and the Future of the EU-25: A Voice From Central Europe

European Policy Centre

An essay positing four scenarios for the future of an ever-enlarging European Union

European UnionPosted: 2004-10-07

Eastern Europe Ready for the Euro?

German Marshall Fund of the United States

This analysis examines the case for and against the EU's accession countries adopting the Euro

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-08-15

Economic and Political Relations After the EU Enlargement: The Visegrad Countries and Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova

Institute for World Economics

The papers in these 52-page conference proceedings address the issues that will influence the political and economic development of the new Central European member states of the EU and their Eastern neighbours

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-01-20

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

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

Economic Effects of Free Trade Between the EU and Russia

ENEPRI

An 18-page working paper studying the projected economic effects of eastern enlargement of the EU and an EU-Russian free trade area

Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2005-06-23

Economic Exclusion, Social Exclusion and Social Integration in an Enlarged European Union

Economic and Social Research Institute

A 43-page working paper seeking to combine regional and social exclusion perspectives on economic exclusion in the enlarged EU

Social Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-03-02

Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2005 and 2006

Euro Forecasting Network

A 14-page forecast for the Euro area economy in 2005 and 2006

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-07-24

Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2007 and 2008

EFN

A 12-page report on the short-term economic outlook for the Euro Area

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24

Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2009 and 2100

EFN

A 12-page economic outlook for the Euro area in 2009 and 2010

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-15

Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2011 and 2012

European Forecasting Network

An 11-page economic forecast for the Euro area dated June 29, 2011

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-08-11

Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2011 and 2012

EFN

This 11-page report offers an economic forecast for the Euro Area

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-09

Economic Partnership Agreements between the EU and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States

SWP

A 4-page German commentary on the state of the EU's negotiations over Economic Partnership Agreements between the EU and seven regional groups

Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-23

Economic Recovery to a Greener Economy: Mobilising ICT-based Innovations

EPC

This 4-page policy brief shows the potential of ICT's believing that they not only help in achieving the Lisbon goals but also guarantee the transformation in a carbon free economy. The study also provides concrete proposals that aim to promote the development of an "intelligent, green economy"

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-29

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

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

Effective Provisions for Emergency Prevention and Response in the Gas Sector

SWP

A 4-page German commentary on a pioneering EC proposal on crisis management in the natural gas sector which has the potential to initiate a paradigm shift in European energy security-of-supply policy

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-31