European Union
Health Check of the CAP: What's at Stake?
Egmont
A 16-page Belgian working paper analyzing current reform proposals for the EU's Common Agricultural Policy
European UnionPosted: 2008-10-21
A Future Agenda for the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP)
Egmont et al.
A 47-page working paper working paper aiming to bolster debate and policymaking in the near future through a number of proposals in the main areas and topics regarding EU defence
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-25
An EU Security Strategy: An Attractive Narrative
Egmont Institute
This 5-page Belgian paper considers the EU's security strategy
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-04-14
The Power of Europe: Affirming the EU as a Global Actor
Egmont Institute
The 5-page report of a conference held to assess the potential of the EU as a power and to identify how and in which fields the Union could or should exercise its power more effectively than it does today
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-28
An Arab Springboard for EU Foreign Policy?
Egmont Institute, CEPS, EPC
This 97-page publication addresses some of the key dimensions of the EU’s engagement with the Mediterranean region
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-04-14
The Lisbon Treaty and the ESDP: Transformation and Integration
Egmont, AIES
The 57-page report of a seminar held to assess Europe's defence effort and explore the potential of the Lisbon Treaty to realize a quantum leap
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-07-14
The Energy Community of Southeast Europe: A neo-functionalist project of regional integration
EIOP
This 21-page paper explains the emergence of the Energy Community of Southeast Europe with (1) the European Union's external energy policy, (2) the specific regional approach of the EU at the Western Balkans and (3) the neo-functionalist ideas of those European Commission officials that were crucially involved in the process
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-23
Ripples in a Rising Tide: Why Some EU Regions Receive More Structural Funds than Others
EIoP
This 29-page paper investigates the distribution of European Union Structural Funds across EU regions
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-02-01
Understanding the Dynamics of European Politics
EIoP
This 28-page article counters fears that the development of a Europe of Variable Geometry, where distinct countries are able to select their policy preferences from a menu of historical policy options rather than signing up for new policy initiatives, provides a basis for destabilizing the European Project
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-19
Explaining the Evolution of European Union Foreign Climate Policy: A Case of Bounded Adaptiveness
EIoP
This 30-page paper sets out to identify the driving factors behind the evolution of how the European Union has developed its foreign climate policy
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2012-02-22
European Integration and Labour Migration
EIoP
This 24-page paper studies how European integration might affect the migration of workers in the enlarged EU
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-03
Ever More or Ever Better Scrutiny? Analysing the Conditions of Effective National Parliamentary Involvement in EU Affairs
EIoP
This 25-page paper argues that it is not the sheer level of scrutiny activities, but the quality of national parliamentary involvement that contributes to the accountability of EU politics
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-27
The Impact of Democracy Promotion on Party Financing in the East European Neighbourhood
EIoP
This 27-page paper investigates how the cooperation of European institutions (the EU, the Council of Europe, and the OSCE) in democracy promotion affects the success of European conditionality on party financing in the East European Neighbourhood
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-15
The European Union’s Trade Policy Response to the Crisis: Paradigm Lost or Reinforced?
EIoP
This 22-page paper critically examines the European Union’s trade policy response to the global financial and economic crisis
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-04-20
Understanding the Role of Bureaucracy in the ESDP
EIoP
A series of articles examining the role of bureaucracy in the ESDP
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-08-18
Could the Stability and Growth Pact be Substituted by the Financial Markets?’
EIoP
This 26-page paper investigates whether the European Union’s main fiscal rule, the Stability and Growth Pact, could be substituted by financial markets, taking into account the effects of the latest financial and economic crisis
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-10-11
Europe’s Policy Options for Fighting the Illegal Employment of Migrant Workers
EIPA
A 9-page article examining legislation within Europe for imposing sanctions against employers of irregular migrants
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-11
Combating the Financing of Terrorism: EU Policies, Polity and Politics
EIPA
A 7-page article discussing the activities and initiatives undertaken by the European Union in Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-20
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
The Response of Cohesion Policy to the Economic Crisis
EIPA
This 8-page article argues that the EU's Cohesion Policy – designed to help the disadvantaged regions and communities of the EU – has made an important contribution to the Recovery Plan
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-19
Better Regulation: What is at Stake?
Eipiascope
A 6-page article examining key issues surrounding better regulation in the EU
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-25
Industrial Relations Developments in Europe 2009
EIRO
This 74-page annual review highlights the most significant developments that took place in industrial relations in the EU Member States and Norway in 2009, both at national and EU level
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2010-10-03
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
Exploring Challenges for Managing Europe's Seas
ELME
A 46-page report of the results of a study into the state of Europe's regional seas
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-02
2008 Annual report: The State of the Drugs Problem in Europe
EMCDDA
A 98-page annual report on the drugs phenomenon in Europe
Drug Abuse, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-10
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
Integration and Conditional Convergence in the Enlarged EU Area
ENEPRI
A 20-page working paper analyzing conditional convergence in Europe and assessing the economic impact of integration
European UnionPosted: 2005-03-17
Hub-and-Spoke or Else? Free Trade Agreements in the Enlarged EU
ENEPRI
A 20-page working paper estimating the effect of the EU's eastern enlargement on the trade pattern of the Central and East European countries joining the union in May 2004.
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-07-24
Speed of Convergence and Relocation: New EU Member Countries Catching Up With the Old
ENEPRI
A 23-page working paper investigating the progress of convergence between the EU's new member countries and the EU-15 states
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-04-14
Economic Effects of Free Trade Between the EU and Russia
ENEPRI
An 18-page working paper studying the projected economic effects of eastern enlargement of the EU and an EU-Russian free trade area
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2005-06-23
Is the European Economy a Patient and the Union its Doctor? On Jobs and Growth in Europe
ENEPRI
A 48-page working paper examining European economic performance, the employment market and European interference with national employment policies
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-05-12
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
Scenarios for Global Ageing: An Investigation with the Ingenue 2 World Model
ENEPRI
This 45-page research report explores the consequences of pension reforms in Western Europe in a world economy setting
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2005-07-24
Can We Afford to Live Longer in Better Health?
ENEPRI
This 47-page research report analyses the effects of ageing populations on public finances in Europe
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2005-07-24
Minimum Wages in Europe
Eoropean Industrial Relations Observatory Online
A comparative study examining minimum wage systems in Europe
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2005-10-21
Only a European Re-think Can Tackle Home-grown Terrorism
Eorope's World
An article examining the problem of home-grown terrorism in Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-23
Dealing with Troubled Neighbourhoods
EPC
This commentary warns that doubts remain over the EU’s ability to take a genuinely strategic approach towards neighbouring regions and to offer the right mix of tools and incentives to really make a difference.
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-15
The EU and Ukraine - Where to Next?
EPC
A 4-page policy brief looking at developments in Ukraine’s relationship with the EU since independence twenty years ago
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-09-23
China and Europe as Strategic Partners - Perceptions and Perspectives
EPC
This 8-page lecture provides a Chinese perspective of EU-China relations in recent years
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-08-11
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
Europe@50: Back to the Future
EPC
A 118-page compilation of essays examining facets of the European Union on the 50th anniversary of its foundation
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-28
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
Dealing with Troubled Neighbourhoods
EPC
This commentary warns that doubts remain over the EU’s ability to take a genuinely strategic approach to its neighbourhood and to offer the right mix of tools and incentives to really make a difference
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-03-28
Well-being 2030 - A New Vision for 'Social Europe'
EPC
This 25-page paper presents the key recommendations of a research project aimed to articulate a strategic vision for the long term development of social policy in Europe
Social Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-08-11
The New Serbia: Fast Forward Towards the EU?
EPC
This 4-page policy brief highlights the stumbling blocks which must be overcome to usher in a new phase in the EU’s relations with Serbia, but argues that the Union should speed up the procedure for granting the country ‘candidate status’ for EU membership, both to encourage the necessary reforms and to prevent a resurgence of the nationalist element in Serbian politics
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-15
Afghanistan: Europe's credibility test
EPC
A 4-page policy brief arguing that the EU needs to put both Afghanistan and Pakistan higher up its political agenda; coordinate and consolidate Europe’s different programmes, policies and representations; and take immediate action to ensure the success of its hitherto less-than-impressive EUPOL police mission
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-03-28
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 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
Debating the Constitution: Between Realism and Revival
EPC
A 4-page policy brief examining the alternatives for breaking the impasse over the European Constitutional Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-27
Better Regulation: A Regional Perspective
EPC
A 19-page European issue paper addressing the opportunities and challenges resulting from the transfer of legislative competence to the regional level
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-27
A New Deal to help save the euro
EPC
This commentary argues in favour of a New Deal for the euro based on investment rather than transfers
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-05-14
Austerity Loves Company?
EPC
This 4-page policy brief argues that it is high time to recognise that coordinated European action will lessen the pain of austerity for all countries, but the evidence so far seems to indicate another missed opportunity
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-10-03
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
Parliamentary Elections in the Republic of Moldova: A Three-Way Test
EPC
A 2-page commentary arguing that the political impasse in Moldova poses a three-way test for the country, Russia, and the EU
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-11
In Danger of Breakdown: Is the EU Approaching Budget Stalemate?
EPC
A 23-page issue paper on the coming negotiations for the EU multi-annual financial framework charts the difficult economic, political and institutional context, which might well result in budget stalemate, with disastrous consequences for the delivery of EU policy priorities
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-02-09
The EU's External Action Service: New Actor on the Scene
EPC
This 2-page commentary considers the potential and problems of the EEAS
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-02-09
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
ASEM: From Words to Action?
EPC
This 4-page policy brief urges Asian and European Union leaders attending the eighth ASEM meeting in Brussels on 4-5 October to send a strong message of solidarity to boost global recovery and economic growth
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-10-03
Building Democracy and Fighting Terrorism in Pakistan: A Role for the EU
EPC
This 4-page policy brief argues for a rapid engagement by the EU with Pakistan's new leaders
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-17
Revisiting the European Security Strategy: Beyond 2008
EPC
This 4-page policy brief reviews the European Security Strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-17
Beyond Stockholm: Overcoming the Inconsistencies of Immigration Policy
EPC
This 98-page working paper offers suggestions about a future European immigration and asylum policy
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-11
The ENP Three Years On: Where From - And Where Next?
EPC
An 8-page policy brief urging reform of the European Neighbourhood Policy
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-06
Empowering Europe
EPC
A commentary on the agreement reached on energy policy at the Spring European Council meeting
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-06
The Case for Renewing Transatlantic Capitalism
EPC
This 60-page report sets out a range of recommendations to further deepen the economic relationship between the EU and the US
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2012-04-14
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
Beyond Austerity
EPC
This 2-page commentary argues that Europe must move beyond the sole focus on fiscal consolidation and support growth in Europe’s weakest economies
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-12-11
The European Commission 2004-09: A Politically Weakened Institution? Views from the National Capitals
EPIN
A 21-page working paper offering disparate national views on the current European Commission
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-27
Transatlantic Relations 2009: European Expectations for the Post-Bush Era
EPIN
Based on surveys conducted in 15 memberstates and of the European Union as a whole, this 23-page paper explores what the EU and its individual member states expect from the United States in the post-Bush era.
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-21
The EU Strategic Partnerships Review: Ten Guiding Principles
ESP
A 6-page paper considering the EU's approach to strategic partnerships
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-04-14
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
European Social Policy: What's Wrong with EU2020?
ETUI
A 7-page policy brief critically assessing the EU Commission's 2020 strategy paper on social policy
Social Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-11
Benchmarking Working Europe 2010
ETUI
This 120-page report embarks upon a social stocktaking of the impact of and reactions to the financial, economic and social crisis as a means of feeding into the post-crisis and EU2020 debate
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2010-05-03
Collective Bargaining Responses to the Economic Crisis in Europe
ETUI
This 7-page policy brief provides an overview of collective bargaining responses to the crisis in Europe
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2010-02-19
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Rise in Earnings Fluctuations and its Policy Implications
ETUI
A 6-page policy brief considering the implications of the rise in earnings fluctuations in Europe
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2010-11-10
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
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
Minimum Wages in Europe: New Debates Against the Background of Economic Crisis
ETUI
A 7-page policy brief examining minimum wages in Europe
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2009-04-22
Intra-EU Labour Migration: Flows, Effects and Policy Responses
ETUI
This 40-page working paper provides an overview of the debate on intra-EU labour migration. It outlines the different options open to and taken by member states regarding the issue of freedom of movement within the European Union
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-05-25
Public and Private Pensions: Lessons from the Crisis
ETUI
This 6-page policy brief considers the lessons to be drawn from the current economic crisis for both private and public pensions
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2009-12-16
Assessing the Lisbon Strategy a Year before Revision:
ETUI
This 105-page report provides an assessment of the Lisbon Strategy before its revision in 2010. It asks whether the EU is really moving in the direction of knowledge-based growth, examines whether the EU has witnessed the creation of more and better jobs and considers whether the Union is succeeding in attaining greater social cohesion
European Union, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-03-18
Taking Stock of Liberalization of Public Utilities
ETUI-REHS
This 35-page study examines whether structural reforms in Europe's public utilities have yielded the promised benefits
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-12-19
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
Facing the Demographic Changes: A European Overview
ETUI-REHS
This 17-page report discusses the main challenges for the EU member states stemming from demographic changes
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-18
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
Extended Governance: The European Union's Policies towards it's Neighbours
EU
A 4-page policy brief describing the macro institutional setup of the EU's Neighbourhood Policies
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-07-13
The Western Balkans: Moving On
EU Institute for Security Studies
A 23-page paper discussing issues that need addressing prior to integrating the region into the EU
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-05
EU-27 Watch No. 7
EU-Consent
A 293-page periodic review of European issues
European UnionPosted: 2008-10-22
Coping with Accession: New Forms of Governance and European Enlargement
EU-Newgov
A 9-page paper identifying factors that have promoted or impeded effective adoption of or adaptation to the acquis communitaire in accession countries
European UnionPosted: 2008-06-01
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 2009 Elections to the European Parliament: Country Reports
EUI
This volume builds a coherent picture of European Parliament election development
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-27
The Crisis of the Eurozone
EUI
An 18-page Italian working paper arguing that Europe needs a new political debate about how much it wants to allow markets to determine the fate of its citizens and countries
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-10-28
The Obama Moment: European and American Perspectives
EUISS
This 252-page study analyses the impact of Barack Obama's election on trans-Atlantic relations and the dilemmas that radical change in American foreign policy cause for the EU as a global player
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-01-29
Command and Control? Planning for EU Military Operations
EUISS
A 52-page occasional paper assessing the effectiveness of the European Union’s capability for the planning and conduct of military operations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-02-07
Back from the Cold? The EU and Belarus in 2009
EUISS
This 111-page paper aims to provide in-depth empirical analysis on Belarus which, due to its long-standing isolation, remains a blank spot on the European map
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-04
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
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
Strength in Numbers? Comparing EU Military Capabilities in 2009 with 1999
EUISS
This 4-page policy brief examines how much progress has been made in the past ten years in reforming the EU's military capabilities
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-04
Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2005 and 2006
Euro Forecasting Network
A 14-page forecast for the Euro area economy in 2005 and 2006
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-07-24
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
How the Economic and Financial Crisis is Affecting Children and Young people in Europe
Eurochild
This 7-page study describes how the economic crisis has had a heavy impact on the daily lives of millions of European people, most particularly on families, children and young people
Families, Children & Youth, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-17