European Union
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
Political Islam in Algeria
CEPS
A 10-page working paper analyzing how Islamic parties in Algeria are building a new relationship with democratic mechanisms in Europe
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-14
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
Turkmenistan in Transition: A Window for EU Engagement
CEPS
A 122-page brief outlining the opportunities for the EU to engage with Turkmenistan
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-24
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
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
Terrorism, Borders and Migration
CEPS
A 6-page critique of the European Commission's published programme for terrorism, borders and migration
European UnionPosted: 2007-06-01
Informing the Immigration Debate
CEPS
This background briefing aims to inform the debate about immigration for the political parties as they prepare for the EP elections and address the voting public
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-21
Reaching the 2°C Target: Technological Requirements, Economic Costs and Policies
CEPS
This 14-page policy brief addresses questions surrounding the European Union’s proclaimed goal to stabilise the global mean temperature at less than 2°C above pre-industrial levels
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-21
Political Islam in Turkey
CEPS
This 16-page working paper examines the sustainability of the pro-European discourse in Turkey
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-25
Obama’s Missile U-Turn
CEPS
This 2-page commentary examines the motivations behind President Obama’s controversial decision to abandon plans for a missile defence system in Poland and the Czech Republic and assesses its consequences for US-EU relations as well as for relations between Western and Eastern Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-10-23
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
Readings in European Security, Volume 4
CEPS
This 269-page volume considers the EU's internal and external challenges on different fronts
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-24
The Securitisation of Islam in Europe
CEPS
This 17-page research paper summarises the main hypotheses and results of the research on the securitisation of Islam. It presents recommendations to facilitate the greater inclusion of Muslims within European public spheres
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-07
Political Islam in Morocco
CEPS
This 13-page working paper examines the potential challenges to relations with Europe posed by the growing electoral popularity of Morocco's Islamists
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-14
Islamist Radicalisation: The Challenge for Euro-Mediterranean Relations
CEPS, FRIDE
This 185-page book considers how the violent and quietist trends within political Islam raise important and difficult policy dilemmas for European policy-makers
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-15
A Greek Endgame?
CEPSA
This 2-page commentary argues that the Greek debt crisis has exposed a structural problem of the eurozone as a whole created by the fact that the monetary union is not embedded in a political union
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-11
Sarkozy, Secularism and Turkey's European Future
CER
A commentary on recent political developments in Turkey
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-01
What Europe Wants from President Obama
CER
A 4-page policy brief outlining Europe's expectations from the incoming US President
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-02
Europe's Defence and Its New Security Strategy
CER
A commentary setting out elements for a new European Security Strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-28
France, NATO and European Defence
CER
A 6-page policy brief considering how the UK should respond to Pres. Sarkozy's offer to rejoin NATO
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-26
Liberal Reforms are no Threat to Social Europe
CER
A commentary on European efforts to reconcile markets with social solidarity
Social Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-03-25
For a New Iran Policy
CER
An article proposing a new approach for the West to deal with Iran's nuclear programme
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-03-25
Preparing for the Multipolar World: European Foreign and Security Policy in 2020
CER
This article argues that the EU can help to ensure that multilateralism prevails over balance-of-power politics in the near future
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-19
Intelligence, Emergencies and Foreign Policy: The EU's Role in Counter-terrorism
CER
This 20-page essay calls for a better joint EU-USA strategy in the fight against terrorism and offers ideas to Europan governments on how to improve internal security cooperation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-27
Three Questions the EU Must Ask Russia
CER
An 11-page briefing note urging the EU to focus, in its negotiations with Russia, on urgent issues rather than on political reform in Russia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-17
Is Europe Doomed to Fail as a Power?
CER
A 22-page opinion arguing that although we can see the importance of Europe in a multipolar world we can also see that Europe has little chance of helping to shape the present world. The divisions between the Member States and the lack of military power have weakened the EU's foreign and defence policy
European UnionPosted: 2009-07-29
Beyond Banking: What the Financial Crisis Means for the EU
CER
This 10-page policy brief looks at the implications of the global financial crisis for the EU
European UnionPosted: 2008-10-28
The Roadmap to Better EU-NATO Relations
CER
A 7-page brief outlining the prerequisites for improvments in EU-NATO relations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-02
Obama, Russia and Europe
CER
This 4-page policy brief analyses US-Russian relations, and the implications for Europe
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-22
Turkey's Role in European Energy Security
CER
An 8-page essay discussiong Turkey's crucial role in Europe's energy security
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-17
EU Migration Policy: An A-Z
CER
This 20-page briefing explains the EU's growing role in migration policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2008-02-28
Turkish Politics and the Fading Magic of EU Enlargement
CER
A 5-page UK policy brief considering the current status of the Turkish accession process
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-15
Europe's Retail Banking: Will There Ever be a Single Market?
CER
A 6-page brief proposing steps to improve the competitive environment of Europe's retail banking sector
European UnionPosted: 2007-12-13
Growing Old Gracefully: How to Ease Population Ageing in Europe
CER
This 22-page essay sets out what European governments can do to counter the economic effects of ageing
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-21
Russia, Realism and EU Unity
CER
This 8-page policy brief argues that EU policy towards Russia will be more effective if the EU first seeks common ground among its members on pressing issues
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-21
Hurrah for an End to EU Navel Gazing
CER
A 4-page briefing note commenting on the implications of the proposed EU reform treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-03
The New Commission's Economic Philosophy
CER
An 8-page policy brief on the economic philosophy of the new EU Commission
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-02-25
If Turkey and the EU Break Up ....
CER
A commentary on the likely consequences of a break-up of the accession talks between the EU and Turkey
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-27
Is Russia a Partner to the EU in Bosnia?
CER
An 8-page policy brief on EU-Russia relations in Bosnia-Herzegovina
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-03-24
What Europeans Think About Turkey and Why
CER
A 7-page briefing paper on European public opinion regarding Turkish accession to the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-29
Europe's Flawed Approach to Arab Democracy
CER
A 6-page critique of the EU's efforts to promote political reform in North Africa and the Middle East
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-15
The EU and Russia: From Principle to Pragmatism
CER
An 8-page policy brief arguing that the EU and Russia should focus on pragmatic cooperation in energy, security and other areas of common interest
European UnionPosted: 2006-11-18
How to Save the Euro
CER
A 16-page UK essay outlines what needs to be done to ensure the long-term survival of the Euro and how this could come about
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-20
Pipelines, Politics and Power
CER
A 63-page collection of articles dealing with the future of EU-Russia energy relations
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-20
Will Spain Remain a Small Country?
CER
A 3-page briefing note commenting on Spain's influence within the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-25
New Europe and the Economic Crisis
CER
This 9-page briefing note considers the situation of the EU's new member states in dealing with the economic crisis
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-12
What the Economic Crisis Means for the EU's Eastern Policy
CER
A 4-page policy brief assessing the implications of the global economic crisis for the EU's Eastern Policy
European UnionPosted: 2009-05-05
What to Expect from the German Presidency
CER
A 6-page briefing note assessing Angela Merkel's goals for the German presidency of the EU, and her chances of success
European UnionPosted: 2007-01-04
The Lisbon Scorecard X: The Road to 2020
CER
A 59-page study arguing that the European Union has to provide new impetus to its reforms
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-26
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
The CER Guide to the Reform Treaty
CER
A 6-page briefing note explaining the compromises behind the new EU treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-18
Ukraine's Real Problem
CER
An article describing the weaknesses in Ukraine's governance
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-30
The EU Should Talk to Hamas
CER
An article suggesting that the EU should engage with Hamas
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-26
Reciprocity will not Secure Europe's Energy
CER
An article examining the difficulties faced by Europe in seeking to secure energy supplies from Russia
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-26
NATO, Russia and European Security
CER
This 26-page working paper considering what sorts of risks the NATO alliance faces from Russia, and how best to respond to them
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-12-08
Britain and the EU: A Crisis Looms
CER
A commentary on a potential falling out between Britain and the EU on the outstanding issue of a constitutional treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-30
Re-imagining EU Development Aid
CER
An article reporting on a new EU approach to development aid
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-26
Will the Irish Guillotine Lisbon?
CER
A 3-page briefing note on the prospects for Ireland's referendum on the Lisbon Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-06-05
A New Deal with Russia?
CER, "Prospect"
An article making the case for a "grand bargain" between the West and Russia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-29
Higher Education Reform and the Renewed Lisbon Strategy
CESifo
A 34-page paper offering proposals for the reform of higher education in Europe
Education, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-19
The Determinants of Economic Growth in European Regions
CESifo
A 42-page working paper evaluating the robustness of determinants of economic growth in a new dataset of 255 European regions in the 1995-2005 period
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-21
The Dilemmas of Tax Coordination in the Enlarged European Union
CESifo
A 42-page working paper evaluating the economic effects of corporate tax coordination in the enlarged EU
European UnionPosted: 2007-02-08
A Fragile Eurozone in Search of a Better Governance
CESifo
This working paper argues that the governance of the Eurozone makes the monetary union fragile and vulnerable to changing market sentiments
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-06-09
Financial Contagion and the European Debt Crisis
CESifo
This 34-page working paper investigates whether contagious effects are identifiable during the Euro Crisis, or if the countries’ problems are instead due to fundamental problems in the affected economies
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-09-09
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
Evaluating Emission Trading as a Policy Tool - Evidence from Conditional Jump Models
CESifo
This 15-page working paper empirically investigates European emission allowance (EUA) prices and evaluates emission trading as a policy measure
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-19
What Actually Happens to EU Directives in the Member States?
CESifo
This working paper investigates the transposition patterns of EU directives in member states
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-26
The European Union and the Member States: Which Level of Government Should Do What?
CESifo
This 37-page working paper studies the preferences of European citizens concerning the allocation of powers between EU and the member states
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-20
Automatic Stabilizers and Economic Crisis: US vs. Europe
CESifo
This 39-page working paper analyzes the effectiveness of the tax and transfer systems in the European Union and the US to act as an automatic stabilizer in the current economic crisis
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-22
Technological Imitation and Innovation in New European Union Markets
CESifo
This 33-page working paper analyzes the role of imitation and innovation in promoting technological progress in new members of European Union: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. The two modes of technological development - innovation and imitation - are distinguished from one another by identifying the dominant orientation of innovation efforts at the industry level
European Union, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2010-05-13
Reduction of Employment Protection in Europe: A Comparative Fuzzy-Set Analysis
CESifo
This 32-page working paper explores the conditions of the reduction of employment protection in Europe and takes a closer look at the combination of causal factors
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2010-01-20
Pension Systems, Ageing and the Stability and Growth Pact
CESifo
This 69-page working paper explores how the EU Stability and Growth Pact may cope with the future costs of population ageing
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-12
The European Union's Potential for Strategic Emissions Trading Through Minimal Permit Sale Contracts
CESifo
This 37-page working paper explores how the EU could benefit from making permit trade agreements with non-EU countries
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-17
Labor Stanadards and Economic Integration in the European Union: An Empirical Analysis
CESifo
This working paper examines the linkages between labour standards and economic integration in the EU
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2006-08-11
French Military Strategy and NATO Reintegration
CFR
A US article analyzing the French government's decision to rejoin the integrated military command structure of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-20
Post-Qaddafi Instability in Libya
CFR
This 11-page US contingency planning memorandum argues that the European Union lead a post-Qaddafi stabilization force in Libya, preferably under the United Nations umbrella
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2011-08-15
Resolving the Eurozone Crisis
CFR
A brief offering a US perspective on the latest "comprehensive" plan to tackle the escalating eurozone sovereign debt crisis
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-10-31
Italian Debt Cloud Hangs Over Europe
CFR
A US policy brief expressing the concern existing in the markets over Italy's ability to pass needed austerity measures and fend off eurozone sovereign debt contagion
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-11-14
A Greek Technocrat's Tall Task
CFR
This US analysis brief considers the task facing Greece's new government
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-11-14
Euro Rescue Raises Hopes and Questions
CFR
A US analysis brief on the soverwign debt crisis within the Eurozone
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-05-15
African Migration to Europe
CFR
A US backgrounder on the issues involved in African migration to Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-11
The Future of the Euro
CFR
A US article considering the Euro's future
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-08-22
Can the Eurozone Be Saved?
CFR
A 3-page US article arguing that further European financial and political integration would be incredibly difficult to achieve, but it may be the only way to make the EU viable in the long run
European UnionPosted: 2011-04-07
Eurasian Energy Security.
CFR
This 60-page US study addresses Europe’s overreliance on Russia as an energy supplier and proposes solutions to mitigate and eventually free Europe from its vulnerability in the energy sphere.
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-20
The Future of NATO
CFR
A 45-page US report considering how NATO can adapt to the challenges of the 21st century
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-18
Unlocking the Eurozone's Potential
Chatham House
A 16-page paper examining the economic prospects for the Eurozone
European UnionPosted: 2007-09-25
Latest Developments in European Security: A Baltic Perspective
Chatham House
The 7-page transcript of a UK event held to examine the Baltic security perspective
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-10-27
EU Trade Policy: Approaching a Crossroads
Chatham House
An 8-page UK briefing paper examining EU trade policy
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-07-13
Low Carbon Zones: A Transformational Agenda for China and Europe
Chatham House
This 33-page UK paper considers how China and the EU could work together to catalyse and support the development and piloting of Low Carbon Zones
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-25
The European External Action Service: Roadmap for Success
Chatham House
This 30-page UK report sets out key policy recommendations for ensuring that the European External Action Service achieves optimum effectiveness
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-06-02
Europe and the Mediterranean: Eyeing Other Shores
Chatham House
A 3-page UK article arguing that Pres. Sarkozy's scheme for a Union for the Mediterranean is flawed
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-07-13
Fit for EMU? Comparing the New Member States with Southern Europe
Chatham House
This 10-page UK briefing paper analyses the problems and challenges facing Europe's new member states
European UnionPosted: 2006-10-04
A Treaty Too Far?
Chatham House
This 4-page UK article argues that inspired leadership and a new spirit of openness are needed if the Lisbon Treaty is to win the consent and favour of European citizens
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-03
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
Britain and France: A Dialogue of Decline?
Chatham House
A 47-page study examining Anglo-French defence co-operation and implications for the European and Euro-Atlantic security and defence relationships
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-09-15
Europe and the Euro: In Freefall
Chatham House
An article arguing that the EU's international power appears to be in freefall
European UnionPosted: 2010-06-09
NATO: Back to the Future?
Chatham House
A 10-page UK paper addressing the future of NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-19
On Europe's Fringes: Russia, Turkey and the European Union
Chatham House
This 16-page UK briefing paper compares the economies of Turkey and Russia and considers the implications for Europ
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-08-09
Spice Route to Europe? Prospects for an India-EU Free Trade Area
Chatham House
This 5-page UK briefing paper assesses the prospects for an India-EU Free Trade Area
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-26