European Union
The Economic Situation of First- and Second-Generation Immigrants in France, Germany, and the UK
IZA
This 41-page discussion paper presents and discusses comparative evidence on the performance of first- and second-generation immigrants in these three European countries in terms of education, earnings, and employment
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-12
Annual Report 2009: The State of the Drugs Problem in Europe
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addictions
This 104-page annual report deals with the drugs situation in Europe
Drug Abuse, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-10
Towards a Post-American Europe: A Power Audit of EU-US Relations
European Council on Foreign Relations, Soros Foundation
This 43-page study on transatlantic relationson points to European inadequacy, which is linked to internal divisions and haste in promoting its particular interests with Washington, in building a balanced relationship with its American counterpart. Amongst European illusions pointed out by the authors is the belief that interests on both sides are fundamentally the same and that the security of Europe still depends on American protection
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-10
Turkey's Accession Process to the EU: The Agenda Behind the Agenda
SWP
An 8-page German backgrounder on the prospects for Turkish accession to the EU
European UnionPosted: 2009-11-05
The West Balkans between the EU, the USA, and Russia: Challenges and Options
SWP
This 6-page German backgrounder explores the importance of enlargement policy for the EU’s self-ordained role of conflict-resolution in the West Balkans
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-05
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
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
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
Germany after the Elections: A Liberal Dawn?
FIIA
This 9-page Finnish briefing paper interprets the results of the recent German elections
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-10-29
Afghanistan's Hard Summer: The Impact on European Troop Contributing Nations
FIIA
This 14-page Finnish briefing paper reviews the debates in the troop-contributing nations of Europe about the Afghan mission
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-10-29
Turkey's Accession Process to the EU
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on Turkey's efforts towards accession to the EU
European UnionPosted: 2009-10-29
European Security and Defence Policy: The first 10 years (1999-2009)
ISS
This 452-page book examines the evolution of ESDP
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-10-28
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
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
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
Long-Range Ballistic Missile Defense in Europe
CRS
This 30-page US updated report deals with the cancellation of the Bush-proposed European BMD program
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-10-21
States of Conflict: A case study on Conflict Prevention in Macedonia
IPPR
This 36-page UK report details how Macedonia was largely spared the bloody conflict that afflicted much of the rest of the Balkans due to the focused and sustained attention of the international community
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2009-10-15
The Better Regulation Agenda: A ‘New Deal’ in the Building of Europe?
ETUI
An 8-page policy brief critically examining the Better Regulation agenda of the European Commission
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-14
Legal Analysis of the Global Financial Crisis from an EU Perspective
Swedish Institute for European Studies
This 8-page Swedish policy analysis looks into legal and institutional issues that are linked to the financial crisis from the EU's point of view. He also offers readers a short assessment of the measures taken during the G20 in London in April 2009 and focuses on the possible impact of the crisis on the EU's future development
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-13
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
A BRIC in the World: Emerging Powers, Europe, and the Coming Order
Egmont
This 46-page Belgian paper considers the place of the EU in the coming interpolar order
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-10-03
The end of the Euro-Mediterranean Vision
FRIDE
A 14-page Spanish paper describing how relations between the European Union and North Africa have veered away from the political vision expounded under the Barcelona Process
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2009-10-01
Russian Gas, Ukrainian Pipelines, and European Supply Security
SWP
A 41-page German research paper concluding that gas imports from the East will remain a constant irritant and testing ground for a common European energy policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-10-01
Turkey in Europe: Breaking the Vicious Circle
Independent Commission on Turkey
This report argues that, in the interest of both Turkey and the EU. European governments must honor their commitments and treat Turkey with fairness and the respect it deserves. On its side, Turkey has to re-engage in a dynamic, broad-based reform process, thus confirming that it is willing and serious in its ambition to join the EU
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-28
Key Data on Education in Europe 2009
EACEA
This 280-page report draws on qualitative and quantitative data to provide an overview of the education systems of 31 European countries, and how these systems are dealing with common educational challenges
Education, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-27
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
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
The Effect of EU Climate Legislation on Business Competitiveness
GMFUS
This 23-page US paper offers a snapshot of how several companies have fared under the EU ETS
European Union, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-09-17
A False Sense of Security: Europe and the Politics of Financial Crisis
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief comments that the geopolitical impact of the financial crisis has been less than many feared. In purely geopolitical terms the crisis has not been a game-changer, but one extremely influential factor amongst many that now condition foreign policy calculations
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-16
No Time to Wind Down in Bosnia
FRIDE
A Spanish policy brief examining the highly volatile nature of Bosnian politics and the challenges faced by an international community that has grown impatient, frustrated and increasingly unsure how to resolve the Bosnian quagmire
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-16
A False Sense of Security: Europe and the Politics of Financial Crisis
FRIDE
This Spanish policy brief looks at the politico-strategic impact of the financial cisis from a European standpoint
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-15
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
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
The IMF's Stand-by Arrangements and the Economic Downturn in Eastern Europe: The Cases of Hungary, Latvia, and Ukraine
CEPR
This 32-page US report examines IMF agreements with three countries, Hungary, Latvia, and Ukraine, and finds that in all three countries there were mistakes in economic policy that increased their vulnerability to the external shocks
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-10
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
Making Good Use of the EU in Georgia: The "Eastern Partnership" and Conflict Policy
IFRI
This 22-page paper describes how the EU has stepped up the visibility of its involvement in Georgia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-07
Can This Treaty Be Saved? Breaking the Stalemate on Conventional Forces in Europe
ACA
This US article studies the status of conventional arms control in Europe
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-07
Time for a European Union Grand Strategy
Egmont
An article explaining the need for a European grand strategy on which to base its foreign relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-05
The Sustainability of the EU's Model for Climate Diplomacy
VUB Press
A 22-page Dutch essay focusing on how the EU decides internally on its international climate negotiating position
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-03
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
The West Balkans between the EU, the USA, and Russia
SWP
This 6-page German commentary examines the challenges and options facing the EU, the US and Russia in respect of the West Balkans
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-31
Greenland on the Way to Independence?
SWP
A 7-page German commentary on the challenges and opportunities presented by Greenland's new status as a self-governing territory
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-31
European Development Policy: A Response to the Crisis Affecting Globalisation
AFD
This 14-page French essay is intended to provide a fresh overview of the goals and particularities of European development cooperation, looking at progress made in recent years, as well as the outlook for the future, against the backdrop of the crisis currently affecting globalisation
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-30
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
What Ambitions for European Defence in 2020?
ISS-Europa
This 175-page volume seeks to define Europe’s long-term security and defence ambitions, and to examine how these ambitions might translate into policies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-29
The European Parliament
CRS
A 14-page US report on the scope of the European Parliament
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-28
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
Reprogramming the EU’s Home Affairs Policy
SWP
A 9-page German commentary on the major issues concerning the upcoming Stockholm Programme
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-18
Too Little, Too Late. Europe Needs Better Crisis Management
Korber Foundation
A 58-page German policy paper on Europe's crisis management
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-17
Too Little, Too Late: Europe Needs Better Crisis Management
Körber Foundation
A 58-page German paper drawing lessons for crisis management in Europe and beyond
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-16
The EU’s “Eastern Partnership” with Former Soviet States Holds the Key to Relations with Russia
Europe's World
An article explaining how the European Union’s relations with Russia can be improved
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-09
Changing Concepts of Security and Defence
Chatham House
This is a 9-page summary of the European Security and Defence Workshop held to debate the concepts and practice of security and defence
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-08
Relaunching NATO or Just Re-branding It?
SDA
In this 32-page discussion paper, experts tackle critical questions regarding the NATO Alliance’s new strategic consensus
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-08
Bosnia: A Test of Political Maturity in Mostar
Crisis Group
This 16-page briefing warns that Mostar, the largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a Croat majority will face new and potentially dangerous strains if its leaders do not break a deadlock that has paralysed its government for nine months
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-29
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
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
The Role of National Parliaments in European Decision-Making
EIPA
This 8-page paper argues that the different national and European provisions for parliamentary involvement do not amount to much. However, if the combined effect of the different avenues are considered in a dynamic perspective, they might jointly trigger a reassertion of national parliamentary influence in the European policy process
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-29
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
The State of Renewable Energies in Europe
EurObserv'ER
A 149-page report (in English and French) offering a complete review of the development of new types of renewable energies, including air turbines, photovoltaic and biofuels as well as two future technologies, ie solar thermal energy and marine energy. It also measures the progress achieved by the EU Member States with regard to the objectives set in the European Commission's White Paper and its Biomass Action Plan
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-27
Mediterranean Migration 2008-2009
Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies
This 548-page report analyses the migratory policy of the countries in the South and East of the Mediterranean whilst addressing the economic, social, demographic and legal context of migratory flows. The report focuses notably on migration towards the EU and the so-called "circular" migratory flow (report in part English and in part French)
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-27
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
Russia and the ‘Eastern Partnership’ after the War in Georgia
IFRI
This 26-page French paper analyzes the reactions of the former Soviet republics comprising the "Eastern Partnership" to the Russian offensive against Georgia
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-07-23
The Future of EU Environmental Policy: Challenges and Opportunities
IEEP
This 82-page report sets out the main environmental policy challenges which will face the new European Parliament and European Commission over the next five years
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-21
Activation in Integrated Services? Bridging Social and Employment Services in European Countries
Institute for Futures Studies
A 25-page Swedish working paper studying how new integrated services designed to promote the transition from welfare to work have affected government structures, e.g. shifts of responsibility upwards or downwards for both groups, and how encompassing these new services are both with respect to target group and involved actors
Social Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-21
Why the Obama Administration Should Not Take Central and Eastern Europe for Granted
GMF
A 4-page policy brief on the strategic importance of Central and Eastern Europe
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-07-19
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
The Euro Zone Needs an External Stability Pact
SWP
An 8-page German commentary arguing that an "External Stability Pact" could provide an effective framework for preventing the insolvency of EU member states
European UnionPosted: 2009-07-18
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
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
War Crimes, Conditionality and EU Integration in the Western Balkans
EUISS
The political conditions for opening the path towards EU integration for the countries of the Western Balkans include both full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and regional reconciliation. This paper examines the extent to which this strategy has worked, looking at questions of leadership and political will, as well as the place that EU integration takes on national agendas
Crime, Law & Order, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-16
European Development Policy: A Response to the Crisis Affecting Globalization?
Fondation pour l’innovation politique
This 14-page French essay is intended to provide a fresh overview of the goals and particularities of European development cooperation, looking at progress made in recent years, as well as the outlook for the future, against the backdrop of the crisis currently affecting globalisation
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-16
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
Agricultural Pesticides: To Spray or not to Spray
AEI
A US article commenting on EU proposals for banning the use of a number of chemicals in pesticides
Poverty & Hunger, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-14
Evolution of EU and its Member States' Competitiveness in International Trade
CEPII
This 66-page French working paper seeks to analyse how the EU is performing in the light of the emerging competitive threat from developing countries, by comparing the EU’s export performance on the world market with that of its key competitors between 1995 and 2004
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-07-06
Rethinking Iran: From Confrontation to Cooperation
Körber Foundation
A 57-page German policy paper presenting a new strategy towards Tehran
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-06
The EU Emission Trading System: Too Little Too Late?
Clingendael
A 9-page Dutch briefing paper considering the adequacy of the ETS
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-03
Seen from America: The Implications of the Economic Crisis for the European Union
Fondation Robert Schuman
A 10-page paper assessing the likelihood of the EU breaking up as a consequence of the global economic crisis
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-06-24
Election Campaign with the Taste of Blood
IFIMES
A Slovene analysis of the current political situation in Albania
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-23
The European Institutions as an Interest Group
IEA
This 57-page UK study explores the economic incentives that drive forward EU integration. The author sets out a series of reforms designed to counteract the centralising tendency and to ensure that the role of EU bodies is more closely aligned with the preferences of citizens
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-23
A Solution for Europe’s Banking Problem
Peterson Institute
A 9-page US policy brief offering proposals for rectifying the underlying fragility of continental Europe’s banking industry
European UnionPosted: 2009-06-23
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
The Balkans in Europe: Containment or Transformation? Twelve Ideas for Action
EPC
The 78-page report of a task force set up to consider the challenge of integrating the countries of the Western Balkans into the European Union
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-22
Georgia-Russia: Still Insecure and Dangerous
Crisis Group
This 20-page policy briefing examines the Georgia-Russian situation ten months after the August 2008 war and finds deep cause for concern
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-22
Alliance of Contradictions
CSS
This 3-page Swiss paper reviews NATO's 60th anniversary summit in Strasbourg and Kehl
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-18
White Paper - Adapting to Climate Change : Towards a European Framework for Action
Europa
A 17-page European White Paper on adapting to climate change
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-18
Iceland on Course for the EU: Accession as a Last Resort
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the likelihood of Iceland acceding to the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-16
The European Elections and Turkey
ISS
A 2-page opinion piece on European attitudes towards Turkish entry into the EU
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-15
European Development Policy: A Response to the Crisis Affecting Globalization?
Fondation pour l’innovation politique
This 14-page French essay is intended to provide a fresh overview of the goals and particularities of European development cooperation, looking at progress made in recent years, as well as the outlook for the future, against the backdrop of the crisis currently affecting globalisation
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-15
Central Asia and the Global Economic Crisis
FRIDE
This 6-page Spanish policy brief assesses the achievements of the EU's strategy for Central Asia
Regional, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-15
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
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
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
Rising Anti-Semitism in Europe: How to Respond
Cicero Foundation
This 5-page paper analyses the recent rise in anti-semitism in Europe and looks for eventual solutions
European UnionPosted: 2009-06-14
The Trade Effects of European Anti-Dumping Policy
ECIPE
This 13-page working paper illustrates how anti-dumping protection on certain foreign products is rather more a danger than a remedy for the European market. Results show that anti-dumping measures often restrict trade in general whilst they stimulate trade between uncompetitive companies
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-08
EU Eastern Partnership: Fine, but what about Russia?
Bertelsmann Stiftung
An 8-page German paper assessing the EU's Eastern Partnership
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-08
European Food Safety Regulation and the Developing Countries: Regulatory Problems and Possibilities
DIIS
This 44-page Danish working paper identifies those EU food safety law requirements that cause the most problems for developing countries exporters of food products and it points to possible ways of overcoming them
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-07
A Quantum of Solace? An Assessment of Fiscal Stimulus Packages by EU Member States in Response to the Economic Crisis
ETUI
This 40-page working paper analyses the fiscal stimulus packages implemented by EU Member States against the background of the on-going economic crisis. Alongside the overall volume of the packages, the study, which is based on a survey of national experts, considers their content and also the involvement – or lack thereof of the social partners and particularly trade unions
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-06-07
A Power Audit of EU-China Relations
ECFR
A 115-page report on Europe's relations with China
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-05
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
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