Policy pointers

European Union

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

Adapting to Climate Change in Europe: Options for EU Action

Commission of the EC

A 27-page green paper setting out the case for actions and policy responses to climate change in the EU

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-08-02

Reconstructing Europe: Two Alternative Proposals for a European Constitution

ZEI

A 106-page German discussion paper offering a 'visionary' constitutional project and a 'realistic' one, relying on the current draft of the Constitutional Treaty

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-05

Will "Europe" Survive the 21st Century?

FPRI

An American essay contemplating Europe's long-term future

European UnionPosted: 2007-08-06

'Trading Up':Improving and Extending the European Carbon Market

AGF

The 36-page report of a British-German conference held to discuss means of reducing GHG emissions in Europe

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-08-09

Regional Cooperation in the Western Balkans

ISS-EU

This 110-page paper offers a background for understanding and encouraging cooperation among the countries of the Western Balkans and integration into the EU

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-17

Has the EU Got its Iran Strategy Right?

FRIDE

A 2-page article assessing the EU's strategy towards Iran's nuclear threat

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-08-17

CFSP After the Footnote Summit

SWP

A 4-page German commentary on the June summit meeting creating the office of a High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and an External Action Service

European UnionPosted: 2007-08-17

Reforming Europe: The EU Moves On

IISS

A 2-page article examining conflicting visions for the future of Europe

European UnionPosted: 2007-08-17

The EU Reform Treaty: Easier Signed than Ratified?

EPC

A 5-page policy brief assessing the chances of success for the EU Reform Treaty

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-18

The EU and Africa: Coming Together at Last?

EPC

A 4-page European policy brief examining the relationship between the EU and Africa

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-18

The Relationsship between the CAP and Biodiversity

IEEP

The 66-page report of a seminar held to discuss the relationship between the EU Common Agricultural Policy and biodiversity

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-08-18

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

Reflections on Multilevel Legitimacy

MPI

This 20-page German working paper examines the challenges of multilevel legitimacy for governance in the EU

European UnionPosted: 2007-09-02

Security Challenges in Central Asia: Implications for the EU's Engagement Strategy

CEPS

A 6-page policy brief examining the formidable set of security challenges facing the EU in Central Asia

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-09-06

An Adeuquate EU Response Strategy to Address Situations of Fragility and Difficult Environments

ECDPM

A 109-page report for the EU President on the issues facing the EU in dealing with failing states

International Development, European UnionPosted: 2007-09-07

CFSP After the Footnote Summit

SWP

A 4-page German commentary on the EU attempts to forge a common foreign and security policy framework

European UnionPosted: 2007-09-13

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

Rescaling Social Welfare Policies in Denmark

SFI

A background report for understanding the process for rescaling social welfare policies in Denmark

Social Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-09-22

Industrial Relations in the Public Sector

EIRO

A 40-page Irish report providing an overview of industrial relations in the central government and public sector in the EU

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2007-09-22

Unlocking the Eurozone's Potential

Chatham House

A 16-page paper examining the economic prospects for the Eurozone

European UnionPosted: 2007-09-25

Can Elections Pull Poland's Politics Out of the Gutter?

PINR

A commentary on the current state of Politics in Poland

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-04

European Missile Defense

Arms Control Association

A special edition containing articles on aspects of European missile defence (single page linking to each article)

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-08

The E.U. Appoints New Counter-Terrorism Coordinator

PINR

A US intelligence brief commenting on the role of the EU's counter-terrorism coordinator

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-09

Migrant Ethnic Identity: Concept and Policy Implications

IZA

A 25-page discussion paper investigating the challenges and potentials of migration from an EU perspective

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-10

Kosovo Merits Special Status as Part of the EU

CEPS

A 4-page policy brief proposing a special relationship that the EU might develop with Kosovo to help avert future conflict

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-12

Seeing Blue: American Visions of the EU

ISS-EU

An 81-page paper exploring US perspectives of the EU, particularly as a global strategic actor

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-14

Relations in the Russia-Ukraine-EU Triangle: 'Zero-Sum Game or Not?

ISS-EU

This 43-page occasional paper examines relations in the Russia-Ukraine-EU triangle

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-14

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

EU Textile Quotas Set to Expire in December

PINR

A US economic brief assessing the implications of the ending of EU textile quotas

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-18

The EU's "Sanctions Paradox"

SWP

An 8-page German commentary on the EU's sanctions policy in respect of Zimbabwe

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-18

Evaluating the EU's Crisis Missions in the Balkans

CEPS

A 158-page book evaluating the EU's first crisis management operation in the Western Balkans

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-22

Fusing Security and Development: Just Another Euro-Platitude?

CEPS

A 24-page working paper examining the EU's commitment to adopting developmental approaches to security

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-22

Russian Interests and the Hungarian Energy Market

PNIR

A brief commenting on an Austrian offer for Hungary's major energy company

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-22

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

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

The ABC of European Union Strategy: Ambition, Benchmark, Culture

Egmont

A 30-page paper analyzing Europe's foreign policy

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-27

The External Dimension of Security, In Particular the Fight Against Terrorism

SDA

A 5-page opening conference speech dealing with the EU approach to terrorism and organized crime

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-27

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

Two for the Price of One?

CEPS

A 2-page commentary on the new 'Lisbon Treaty'

European UnionPosted: 2007-11-02

The Eastern Dimension of America's New European Allies

SSI

This 196-page monograph discusses how the US and the EU can more effectively shape a successful Eastern Dimension

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-09

OSCE Democracy Promotion: Grinding to a Halt?

FRIDE

This 28-page Spanish paper examines the OSCE's problems

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-09

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

NATO and EU Rapid Response: Contradictory or Complementary?

CSS

A 3-page Swiss analysis of the compatibility of NATO and EU rapid response forces

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-10

The Capacity of Central and East European Interest Groups to Participate in EU Governance

EU-NEWGOV

The 241-page report of a study examining the impact of EU Eastern enlargements on EU governance structures involving the participation of civil society organisations

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-14

The Implications of Russia's Moratorium of the C.F.E. Treaty

PINR

A US report examining the implications of Russia's decision to suspend participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-21

Nuclear Revival in Europe Increasingly Likely

PINR

A US economic brief assessing the likelihood of of a civil nuclear revival in Europe

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-21

European Islam: Challenges for Public Policy and Society

CEPS

This 227-page study addresses the main issues concerning the presence of Islam in Europe

European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-11-21

The Treaty of Lisbon: Implementing the International Innovations

CEPS

A 150-page collaborative report aiming to highlight potential problems in implementing the Treaty of Lisbon and to mitigate possible negative effects

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-22

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

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

Shaping Europe's Defence Debate

SDA

A 70-page study analyzing the quality of debate on the future course of ESDP

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-29

Political Islam and European Foreign Policy

CEPS

A 199-page collection of essays offering a Muslim perspective on the EU's policy towards Muslim democratic parties in the Mediterranean Arab states

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-04

Kosovo and the Principles of Just Secession

CEPS

This 15-page policy brief examines the legitimacy of Kosovo's right to unilateral secession

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-04

Lessons Learned from European Defence Equipment Programmes

ISS-EU

This 41-page occasional paper investigates European armaments cooperation

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-04

Global Trends, Regional Consequences

GMFUS

This 48-page paper examines the strategic significance of the Black Sea

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-05

Cap and Trade in Europe

IEEP

A 10-page paper reviewing the workings of the EU's Cap and Trade system for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-05

Adapting to Global Product and Labour Markets: New Models for Apprenticeship in Europe

Institute for Futures Studies

A 23-page Swedish paper studying how apprenticeship models in Europe might adapt to globalizing markets

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2007-12-05

Pioneering Foreign Policy: The EU Special Representatives

ISS-EU

This 165-page paper examines the role of the EU special representatives

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-08

The Berlin-London Connection: From "No Frills" to "Full Service"

SWP

An 8-page German article discussing the growth in cooperation between Germany and the UK in European affairs

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-08

NATO and Missile Defence

SWP

A 29-page German analysis of the options available to European members of NATO in the light of the rapid development of the US missile defence system

European UnionPosted: 2007-12-08

Russian Gas and European Energy Security

SWP

A German examination of the limitations and weaknesses of the European energy foreign policy

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-08

Analysis of the Success and Failure in the Labour Markets of Selected EU Member-States

VKI

A 23-page Hungarian working paper identifying the economic factors and policies which influence the level of employment and unemployment in selected EU member states

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2007-12-08

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

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

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

Kosovo Countdown: A Blueprint for Transition

Crisis Group

This 35-page report proposes a peaceful transition for Kosovo culminating in conditional independence

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-13

The EU as a Security Actor

NUPI

A 45-page Norwegian working paper examining the extent to which the EU has established political and administrative capabilities in relation to its security policy

European UnionPosted: 2007-12-14

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

Labor Markets in the EU New Member States

IZA

This discussion paper documents the recent changes in labour market conditions in Europe's transition countries, offers tentative explanations and suggests policies to address the emerging challenges

European Union, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-12-18

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

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

Profiling Normative Foreign Policy: The European Union and its Global Partners

CEPS

An 18-page working paper developing a conceptual framework for a study of normative foreign policy

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-04

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

From Protecting Some to Securing Many

UPI

A 71-page report presenting a Finnish perspective on recent developments in NATO

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-08

The Return of al Qaida

SWP

An 8-page German paper assessing the current status of al Qaida and the implications for Europe

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-09

Health Status Transitions

ENEPRI

A 7-page policy brief discussing the policy implications of a study of the movements in health status of the population of EU countries by age

Health, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-10

Family Matters

Eurofound

A 13-page document focusing on families in the light of recent policy developments at EU and national level.

Families, Children & Youth, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-10

Employment Protection Reforms, Employment and the Incidence of Temporary Jobs in Europe

IZA

This 47-page discussion paper investigates the impact of reform of employment protection systems in Europe on employment and temporary jobs

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2008-01-10

Europe, the EU and Its 2050 Energy Storylines

Clingendael

A 62-page Dutch paper exploring some of the conditions under which energy policy will be formulated in and by the EU over the next 4 decades

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-17

The Importance of Actor Cleavages in Negotiating the European Constitutional Treaty

Eurogov

This 35-page working paper explores governmental preferences, cleavages and patterns of coalition-forming in the bargaining process on the European Constitutional Treaty

European UnionPosted: 2008-01-19

The Legs of the Triangle: The EU-China Relations

DGAP

A 10-page German paper assessing the future of EU-China relations

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-20

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

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

The European Union as a Normative Foreign Policy Actor

CEPS

This 38-page working paper examines whether the EU fits a normative foreign policy paradigm

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-31

Decoupling: Can Europe Avoid a Recession?

CEPS

A 3-page commentary exploring whether Europe will follow the US into a likely recession

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-31

Ownership Unbundling in Energy Markets

IFRI

An overview of the European debate on the ownership and regulation of energy transport infrastructure in Europe

European Union, EnergyPosted: 2008-01-31

Biofuels and Development: Will the EU Help or Hinder?

ODI

A 4-page UK briefing paper proposing changes to EU biofuels policy that would foster development and help cut greenhouse gas emissions

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-31

Undecided Voters Will Decide

IFIMES

A Slovene article commenting on the forthcoming runoff presidential election in Serbia

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-02-05

The Effectiveness of European Social Fund Objective 3 Global Grants

DWP - UK

This 124-page UK study assesses the effectiveness of the ESF Objective 3 global grants in assisting people with low rates of employment to progress towards employment

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2008-02-06

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

ESDP After Lisbon: More Coherent and Capable?

CSS

A 3-page Swiss analysis of the implications of the Treaty of Lisbon, designed to improve the performance of the EU as a security actor

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-02-20

Studying Violent Radicalization in Europe I

DIIS

A 19-page Danish Working Paper exploring the potential contribution of Social Movement Theory to shed light on the question of violent radicalization in Europe

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-02-22

Studying Violent Radicalization in Europe II: The Potential Contribution of Socio-Psychological and Psychological Approaches

DIIS

This 23-page Danish working paper explores the potential use of socio-psychological and psychological approaches to dealing with violent radicalization in Europe

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-02-22