European Union
And Yet it Moves: The European Constitutional Debate One Year On
Brookings Institution
A 7-page analysis of the chances of the European constitutional treaty being revived
European UnionPosted: 2006-05-02
The Euro-Mediterranean Space as an Imagined (Geo-)political, Economic and Cultural Entity
Center for European Integration Studies
This 28-page paper examines the concept of a Euro-Mediterranean entity
European UnionPosted: 2006-05-03
The European Company (SE): Prospects for Worker Board-Level Participation in the Enlarged EU
ETUI-REHS, SDA
This 136-page publication aims to encourage the board-level participation of employess in transnational companies in Europe
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2006-05-05
Europe's Financial Perspectives in Perspective
ENEPRI
This 31-page working paper discusses possible reform options for the European budget
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-05-10
The Eastern Enlargement of the Monetary System
German Institute for International Politics and Security
An 8-page German paper stressing the political importance of decisions on accession to the European Monetary Union by new member states
European UnionPosted: 2006-05-11
Work-Life Balance, Management Practices and Productivity
Anglo-German Foundation
This 53-page report addresses the economic effects of changing work-life balance practices and how they relate to firm productivity and management in general
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-05-19
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
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
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
From Schengen to Prum
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
A 5-page German paper examining the implications of the Prum convention for improving cross-border cooperation in Europe
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-06-07
The Eastern Enlargement of the Monetary Union
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
An 8-page German commentary on the political implications of new member states from Eastern Europe joining the EMU
European UnionPosted: 2006-06-07
One Size Fits All? Tailored Integration Policies for Migrants in the European Union
European Policy Centre
This 50-page working paper calls for new thinking and policies to integrate groups of temporary migrants into European society
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-06-08
Value of Biodiversity
Institute for European Environmental Policy
This 132-page European study provides evidence on the socio-economic costs resulting from the loss of biodiversity
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2006-06-09
Progress Towards Halting the Loss of Biodiversity by 2010
European Environment Agency
A 104-page report showing how far Europe has to go in safeguarding its plant and species and habitats
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2006-06-09
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
Balkans Progress: Who Stands in the Way?
United States Institute of Peace
Testimony to the CSCE regarding the lack of progress towards long term stability in Bosnia, Serbia and Kosovo
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2006-06-26
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
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
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
What Explains Tax Evasion? An Empirical Assessment Based on European Data
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
This 69-page working paper calculates the level of tax compliance in selected European countries and analyzes the difference in compliance rates
Taxation, European UnionPosted: 2006-07-01
Adieu Europe?
Centre for European Reform
An article commenting on the state of European integration
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-04
Making a Difference - Why and How Europe Should Increase its Engagement in Ukraine
Finnish Institute of International Affairs
A 6-page Finnish briefing paper underscoring the importance of the political transformation in the Ukraine for Europe
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-06
How Does EU Enlargement Affect Social Cohesion?
German Institute for Economic Research
A 36-page German working paper examining the consequences of EU enlargement on social cohesion in member countries
European Union, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-07-07
The Financing of the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy
German Institute of International and Security Affairs
A 7-page commentary on the adequacy and control of the EU's external policy
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-07-07
Cards on the Table! Ideas for Tackling the EU's Constitutional Malaise
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
This 11-page German commentary offers proposals for dealing with the EU's constitutional crisis
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-07
European Emissions Trading at the Crossroads: Developing Proposals for Phase III and Beyond
Institute for Public Policy Research
A 26-page UK discussion paper aiming to initiate debate on the issues surrounding the European Emissions Trading Scheme
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2006-07-10
Europe and the Middle East
Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies
The 67-page report of a conference held to discuss various aspects of European-Middle East relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-07-22
Regional Growth Cycle Synchronisation with the Euro Area
Economic and Social Research Institute
A 31-page working paper investigating the patterns and determinants of the co-movement of economic activity between regions in the EU and the Euro Area
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-07-26
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
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
Audit of European Strategy
IRRI-KIIB
A 42-page collection of essays focusing on the need for the EU to become an effective liberal force in world politics
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-03
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
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 "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
Ukraine's Future relations with the European Union: Policy Recommendations for the New Ukrainian Government
EastWest Institute
This 44-page document contains recommendations relating to key policy decisions needing to be made by the Ukrainian government bearing on its relations with the EU
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-09
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
European Integration and Convergence of the National Welfare States
Policy Research Initiative
This 8-page Canadian briefing note discusses the pressures that could lead to convergence of welfare systems within the EU
European Union, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-08-15
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
Russia on the Eve of the G8 Summit
European Policy Centre
A 4-page policy brief proposing that the EU's relations with Russia should be based on a stance that strikes the right balance between rapprochement and distance
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-08-18
Making Europe Work: Improving the Transposition, Implementation and Enforcement of EU Legistlation
European Policy Centre
This 37-page working paper deals with the implementation and enforcement of EU legislation
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-08-18
Value of Biodiversity
IEEP
A 132-page report documenting EU examples where biodiversity loss has led to the loss of ecosystem services
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2006-08-18
Kosovo: Ethnic Nationalism at its Territorial Worst
United States Institute of Peace
An 8-page US report highlighting the threat posed to stability in Kosovo by ethnoterritorial separation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2006-08-30
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
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 Development of Infrastructure in South-East Europe
ETUI-REHS
An issue of SEER focusing on the development of infrastructure, transport and public services in South-East Europe and their impact on labour (Single page linking to each article)
European Union, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-09-19
Joint Patrols at the EU's Southern Border
SWP-Berlin
A 9-page German commentary on the implications of the use of border patrols by the EU to prevent illegal immigration
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-09-19
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
Wider Europe: Nordic and Baltic Lessons to Post-Enlargement Europe
DIIS
A 147-page Danish report consisting of a collection of essays considering ramifications of European enlargement, with particular reference to the Nordic and Baltic regions
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-03
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
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
Turkey and the EU: Four Scenarios: From Train Crash to Full Steam Ahead
Chatham House, Friends of Europe, LSE
This 52-page report discusses possible developments in EU-Turkish negotiations
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-04
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
The Ambiguous Ambition: The Development of the EU Security Architecture
IRRI-KIIB
This Belgian paper examines the military capacity-building capability of ESDP and discusses the ambition and will of member states to utilize this capability
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-06
Strategy or Stratagem? The European Security Strategy in Perspective
IRRI-KIIB
This Belgian conference paper discusses whether the European Union has a substantial security strategy
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-06
Better Regulation in Europe
Brookings Institution
A 71-page US paper analyzing the European programme of better regulation
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-10-10
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
Securing Europe: Implementing the European Security Strategy
ETH
This 151-page document contains a series of essays dealing with different aspects of the European Security Strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-11
Turkey's Foreign Policy in Turbulent Times
EUISS
A 112-page paper analyzing the twin sets of challenges facing Turkey
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-18
European Foreign and Security Policy: Challenges and Opportunities for the German EU Presidency
SWP
An 87-page collection of 16 essays on the foreign and security issues likely to be salient during the German EU Presidency
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-25
Integrating the Atlantic Economic Area
SWP
This 47-page German research paper considers the case for creating an integrated Atlantic Economic Area
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-25
Towards a Common European Asylum Policy
EPC
A 17-page issue paper examining the EU's progress towards developing a Common European Asylum Policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-27
Absorption Capacity: Old Wine in New Bottles?
EPC
A 4-page policy brief considering the EU's capacity to absorb new members
European UnionPosted: 2006-10-27
The Europeanisation of Consular Affairs: The Case of Visa Policy
Clingendael
This 23-page Dutch discussion paper studies how the Europeanisation of the consular function affects the consular administrations of Schengen member states
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-01
Relics of Cold War: Defence Transformation in the Czech Republic
SIPRI
A 71-page policy paper examining how the Czech republic has tackled the challenges of defence reform
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-08
An Unlikely Match or a Marriage in the Making? EU-GCC Relations in a Changing Security Environment
DIIS
A 15-page Danish policy brief discussing what kind of role the EU can play in relation to the Gulf States
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-10
Soft Power Could Put Sharper Teeth into the EU
"Europe's World"
An article urging the EU to strengthen its eastward focus by developing its soft power with Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine
European UnionPosted: 2006-11-11
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
Transforming NATO (...Again)
CSIS
This 71-page document addresses the challenges and opportunities currently facing NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-15
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
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
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
EU Strategy on Counter Terrorism: Steps Towards a Coherent Network Policy
SWP
A 32-page German evaluation of the EU Strategy on Counterterrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-02
Upsurge Amidst Political Uncertainty: Nationalism in post-2004 Turkey
SWP
A 20-page paper addressing the status of nationalism in Turkey and its implications for Turkey's application for EU membership
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-02
2006 Riga Conference: Riga Papers
GMF
A series of 5 papers on the future challenges facing NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-02
Beefing Up the ENP: Towards a Modernisation and Stability Partnership
IAI
A 16-page critique of the European Neighbourhood Policy
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-02
The Political Landscape of Georgia
NIMD
A 280-page book analyzing the Georgian democratic transition, with recommendations for international collaboration with Georgian political parties
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-03
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
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
After Enlargement: Europe's New Migration System
DIIS
A 7-page Danish brief stressing the importance of the underlying demographics and labour market dynamics on future East-West migration in Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-07
Subsidiarity in Regional Policy
Newgov
A 16-page draft paper examining European regional policy
European UnionPosted: 2006-12-08
The Evolution of Intergovernmental Cooperation in the European Process
IRRI-KIIB
A Belgian article tracing the development of intergovernmental cooperation within the EC
European UnionPosted: 2006-12-13
EU Civilian Rapid Reaction: Trouble Ahead!
DIIS
An 11-page Danish brief arguing that the EU's civilian rapid reaction capacity is considerable smaller and less-well integrated than is generally supposed
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-13
The Future of Europe: Renewing the Project
IPPR
A 38-page analysis of the EU's progress and contemporary challenges, and proposals for renewing the project in four domains
European UnionPosted: 2006-12-20
Kosovo's Status: Difficult Months Ahead
Crisis Group
This 16-page briefing examines the possible consequences of a botched status process
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-21
Transforming NATO: Risks, Challenges and Opportunties
DIIS
The 16-page proceedings of a conference held to discuss the current and future transformation of NATO
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-21
Protecting Europe: Policies for Enhancing Security in the EU
SDA
A 68-page report of an international conference held to discuss policies that could enhance security within Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-21
The End of the Balkans?
CSIS
The 2-page summary of a speech on the future of the Balkans, given by the Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-22
The Train to Europe Stalls
CSIS
A 5-page update covering a stumbling block in the EU-Turkey accession negotiations
European UnionPosted: 2006-12-22
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
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
Dear Turkey, Play it Long and Cool
CEPS
A commentary interpreting the current impasse between the EU and Turkey
European UnionPosted: 2006-12-23
Reconciling the Estimates of Potential Migration into the Enlarged European Union
IZA
This 35-page discussion paper reviews the literature on potential migration into the enlarged EU and reconciles the results with recent evidence
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-12-28
Trading Up: Reforming the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme
IPPR
A 38-page UK report considering arguments for expanding the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-29
The Iraqi Insurgency: Actors, Strategies and Structures
SWP
This 29-page German research paper examines the role that Germany and the EU should assume to foster security in Iraq
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-02
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
Visa Policies in South Eastern Europe: A Hindrance or a Stepping-Stone?
IEWS
This 36-page report examines the problems associated with visa requirements in Southeast Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-10
Ageing, Pension Reforms and Capital Market Development in Transition Countries
EBRD
A 35-page working paper giving an overview of demographic trends and their impact on public finance in transition countries
European Union, AgeingPosted: 2007-01-10
Turkey's Future: EU Member or 'Islamist Rogue State'?
DIIS
An 8-page Danish brief examining the eligibility of Turkey as an EU member state
European UnionPosted: 2007-01-16