Policy pointers

European Union

Ukraine: Quo Vadis?

ISS-EU

This 152-page paper examines Ukraine's future orientation

European UnionPosted: 2008-03-21

Is There an Albanian Question?

ISS

This 111-page paper examines whether there is an "Albanian Question", and if so, the nature of it

European UnionPosted: 2008-03-21

Embrace the Climate Change and Energy Package

Clingendael

A 3-page Dutch commentary urging EU leaders to accept the proposed climate action and energy package

European Union, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-03-22

Temporary Employment in Central- and Eastern Europe

MZES

This 30-page German working paper analyzes the deteminants of temporary employment contracts in CEE countries

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2008-03-23

Liberal Reforms are no Threat to Social Europe

CER

A commentary on European efforts to reconcile markets with social solidarity

Social Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-03-25

For a New Iran Policy

CER

An article proposing a new approach for the West to deal with Iran's nuclear programme

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-03-25

France, NATO and European Defence

CER

A 6-page policy brief considering how the UK should respond to Pres. Sarkozy's offer to rejoin NATO

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-26

The Europeanization of Europe: The Transfer of Norms to Europe, in Europe and from Europe

DIIS

This 37-page Danish working paper explores the concept of Europeanization using a historical sociological perspective

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-26

NATO and Global Partnership: To be Global or to Act Globally?

DIIS

This 34-page Danish report argues that the future of NATO depends on the ability of the alliance to combine a strategy of intervention with a broad strategy of integration

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-03-28

New Challenges for Serbia and for the EU in Serbia

IFIMES

A Slovene article commenting on Serbia's political situation

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-03-29

Birthing Athena: The Uncertain Future of the European Security and Defense Policy

IFRI

This 43-page French paper considers the future of the European Security and Defence Policy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-03-31

Europe's Power to Lead

Project Syndicate

An article on Europe's potential for contributing to global power politics

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-05

Extended Governance: The European Union

NewGov Europe

This 4-page policy brief describes the macro institutional set up of the EU's neighbourhood policies

European UnionPosted: 2008-04-07

Permanent Structured Cooperation and the Future of ESDP

Egmont

A 24-page Belgian paper examining the capability of the Permanent Structured Cooperation mechanism to solve Europe's military capability shortcomings

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-10

Assessing the Cyber Security Threat

SDA

The 24-page report of a roundtable on threats to cyber security

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-11

Revisiting NATO-ESDP Relations: Part 1

SDA

The first part (32 pages) of a discussion paper on the future of NATO-ESDP relations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-11

Divergent European Approaches to Combatting PKK Terrorism

Washington Institute

A 3-page brief on PKK terrorist activities in Europe and governmental reactions to it

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-15

General Elections in Serbia, 11th May 2008

Fondation Robert Schuman

A French analysis of the forthcoming Serbian general elections

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-22

Is Social Europe Fit for Globalization?

European Commission

This 223-page study examines whether the European social model is fit to rise to the challenges of globalization

Social Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-22

Will the Real Serbia Please Stand Up?

Crisis Group

This 20-page policy briefing surveys the political situation in Serbia

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-30

Stress-Testing the Regulators: Market Risks and the EU Economy

Chatham House

A 12-page UK paper examining Europe's economic and regulatory policies

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-30

Revisiting NATO-ESDP Relations: Part II

SDA

The 32-page second part of a discussion paper on NATO-ESDP relations

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-30

Time to Think of a Strategic Bargain with Russia

CEPS

This 6-page policy brief sketches the moves that would transform relations between Russia and the West

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-06

Kosovo: The View from Serbia

ISS-EU

A 6-page analysis of Serbian public and political opinion over the Kosovo issue

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-07

What is to be Done with Serbia?

ISS-EU

A 3-page analysis paper offering suggestions for the EU to consider in its short-term approach to Serbia

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-05-07

Making and Breaking Promises: The European Union under the Treaty of Lisbon

ZEI

This 35-page German discussion paper examines whether the Treaty of Lisbon will lead to enhanced openness and effectiveness in the EU

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-05-10

Is European Democracy Promotion on the Wane?

CEPS

This 20-page working paper examines the limits to the EU's democracy policies

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-15

Stormy Relations between Kiev and Moscow

SWP

A 4-page German commentary describing how relations between Ukraine and Russia are under strain over gas supplies and security concerns

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-15

Bilateral Diplomacy in the European Union: Towards "Post-Modern" Patterns?

Clingendael

A 37-page Dutch paper examining the role of bilateral diplomacy in the EU

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-16

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

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

The AKP and the Kurdish Issue; What Went Wrong?

SETA

This 6-page Turkish policy brief explains the AKP's volte face on the Kurdish issue

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-26

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 European External Action Service: Roadmap for Success

Chatham House

This 30-page UK report sets out key policy recommendations for ensuring that the European External Action Service achieves optimum effectiveness

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-06-02

Turkey Turns Cold to European Defense: Implications for Western Security

Washington Institute

A 3-page US policy paper considering the security implications of Turkey's withdrawal from the ESDP

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-03

NATO's Global Aspirations

DGAP

A 7-page German paper on the debate over the enlargement of NATO

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-04

The Union for the Mediterranean: A View from Southern Europe

IAI

A 13-page Italian perspective on the French proposal to promote a Mediterranean Union

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-04

Will the Irish Guillotine Lisbon?

CER

A 3-page briefing note on the prospects for Ireland's referendum on the Lisbon Treaty

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-06-05

Elusive Finality: Despatch from Newly-Independent Kosovo

IFIMES

A Slovene commentary on the current situation in Kosovo

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-18

"Eastern Partnership": Opening a New Chapter of Polish Eastern Policy and the European Neighbourhood Policy

ISP

A Polish paper presenting a Polish-Swedish initiative within the European Neighbourhood Policy

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-24

Partnership for Effective Multilateralism: EU Relations with Brazil, China, India and Russia

ISS-EU

This 180-page paper addresses the strategic partnerships that the EU seeks to set up with four important actors

European UnionPosted: 2008-06-27

FYR of Macedonia after Bucharest: Avoiding Another European Failure in the Balkans

ISS-EU

This 6-page paper offers an analysis of the precarious state of the FYR of Macedonia

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-27

Reorienting Strategies Towards Burma/Myanmar

ISS-EU

A 4-page analysis offering suggestions for improving the EU's policy towards Burma

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-27

The New Enhanced Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine

FRIDE

This 24-page Spanish working paper examines the likely effect of the new enhanced agreement between the EU and Ukraine on that country's political future

European UnionPosted: 2008-06-29

Creating the European External Action Service

SWP

This 8-page German commentary sets out preconditions for a successful EEAS

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-30

The EU's Strategic Economic Dialogue with China

SWP

This 4-page German commentary considers trade policy issues between the EU and China

Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-30

European Agricultural Reform and WTO Negotiations in Parallel

SWP

An 8-page German commentary considering the future of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy

European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-06-30

American and European Relations with China

SWP

The 144-page report of an international confernece held to discuss transatlantic approaches to relations with China

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-30

How Effective is European Commission Aid on the Ground?

ODI

A 4-page UK briefing discussing the impact of EC aid on Cambodia, Mozambique and Peru

International Development, European UnionPosted: 2008-07-02

Injecting More Differentiation in European Neighbourhood Policy

IFRI

This 25-page French paper urges the EU to recognise the European aspirations of countries such as Ukraine

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-07-08

Extended Governance: The European Union's Policies towards it's Neighbours

A 4-page policy brief describing the macro institutional setup of the EU's Neighbourhood Policies

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-07-13

Europe and the Mediterranean: Eyeing Other Shores

Chatham House

A 3-page UK article arguing that Pres. Sarkozy's scheme for a Union for the Mediterranean is flawed

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-07-13

EU Trade Policy: Approaching a Crossroads

Chatham House

An 8-page UK briefing paper examining EU trade policy

European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-07-13

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

Azerbaijan's View of the Security Situation in the Southern Caucasus

SDA

The 20-page report of an event held to consider the Azerbaijani perspective on the security situation in the Southern Caucasus

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-07-15

Making Bosnia Work: Why EU Accesion is not Enough

USIP

This 10-page US briefing spells out the preconditions for a fully successful EU accession for Bosnia

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-07-15

Injecting More Differentiation in European Neighbourhood Policy: What Consequences for Ukraine?

IFRI

This 25-page French paper argues that the EU should develop more differentiation within the ENP

European UnionPosted: 2008-07-25

Syria, Israel and the Peace Process: What Can be Learned from the Paris Summit?

INSS

An Israeli article on the implications of the Mediterranean Union summit for Syria, Israel and the Peace Process

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-07-25

What is Happening in Turkey? Party Closure and Beyond

CEPS

A 3-page commentary providing a background to current political tensions in Turkey

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-08-04

Sarkozy, France and NATO

Cicero Foundation

This 21-page paper examines whether President Sarkozy's rapprochement to NATO is sustainable

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-04

Scale, Diversity, and Determinants of Labour Migration in Europe

IZA

This paper contributes to a better understanding of the determinants and scale of European migration. It surveys previous historical experiences and empirical findings including the recent Eastern enlargements.

European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2008-08-05

Union for the Mediterranean: Building on the Barcelona Acquis

ISS

A 32-page report evaluating the challenges facing the Mediterranean and the EU's policy towards the region

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-08-10

AK Party Survives Closure Case: What is Next?

SETA

This 10-page Turkish policy brief examines the possible implications of the Turkish Constitutional Court's decision on the legality of the AK Party

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-08-13

Toward a New Euro-Atlantic "Hard" Security Agenda

IFRI, CSIS

This 22-page paper examines the prospects for trilateral US-EU-Russian cooperation on hard security issues

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-08-14

Social Exclusion among the Elderly: A Comparative Study of EU Member States

CEPS

A 90-page report focusing on exclusion among the elderly in EU member states

Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-05

At What Cost Price Stability?

CEPS

This 22-page paper considers the cost of re-establishing price stability in foregone output and higher unemployment

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-06

The European Union and the Russo-Georgian War

Robert Schuman Foundation

An 8-page issue paper offering a European perspective on the Russo-Georgian war

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-08

Establishing Strategic Hierarchy in Europe

CAP

A 4-page German paper stressing Europe's need for a strategic culture and identity to underpin its security strategy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-23

Kosovo's Fragile Transition

Crisis Group

This 50-page report concludes that the prospects for a de facto partition of Kosovo are growing due to failings on the part of the international community

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-24

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

Muslims in Europe: A Short Introduction

Brookings Institution

This 6-page US analysis presents the basic facts and issues concerning Muslims in Europe

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-25

Adaptation to Climate Change in the European Union: Efficiency vs. Equity Considerations

CEPS

This 31-page working paper proposes a framework for EU climate policy that would encompass both efficiency and equity concerns

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-30

EU-UN Cooperation in Military Crisis Management: The Experience of EUROFOR RD Congo

ISS Europa

This 48-page paper examinines the disappointing results of EU-UN cooperation in the Congo and draws the lessons

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-06

For a More Progressive Transatlantic Agenda

FRIDE

A 7-page Spanish paper urging the EU and US to adopt a more progressive, engaged agensda

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-07

EU Foreign Policy Perspectives: A Call for the Revival of the Weimar Triangle

SWP

An 8-page German commentary arguing for closer foreign and security policy coordination between Germany, Poland and France

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-10-07

Sectoral Productivity, Density and Agglomeration in the Wider Europe

WIIW

A 37-page Austrian working paper examining agglomeration effects in the economy of the wider Europe

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-15

Economic Development in the Wider Black Sea Region

wiiw

This 37-page Austrian research report deals with the economic development of the countries comprising the Black Sea region

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-15

Pipelines, Politics and Power

CER

A 63-page collection of articles dealing with the future of EU-Russia energy relations

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-20

Permanent Structured Cooperation and the Future of ESDP

Egmont

This 18-page Belgian paper addresses the efficiency problem of Europe's armed forces

Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-21

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

Security and Defence Priorities During France's EU Presidency

SDA

The 30-page report of a roundtable conference discussing the chief ESDP weaknesses and the impact of France's return to NATO

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-10-21

EU-27 Watch No. 7

EU-Consent

A 293-page periodic review of European issues

European UnionPosted: 2008-10-22

Where is Macedonia Bound?

IFIMES

A Slovene analysis of the current political situation in Macedonia

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-23

The Economic Impact of Immigration in Greece

IZA

This 38-page discussion paper reviews the existing evidence on the economic impact of immigration to Greece

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-28

Beyond Banking: What the Financial Crisis Means for the EU

CER

This 10-page policy brief looks at the implications of the global financial crisis for the EU

European UnionPosted: 2008-10-28

Divisions of Labour: Rethinking Europe's Migration Policy

Bruegel Institute

A 74-page study of how the EU and member states should share responsibility for immigration policy

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-28

The Politics of Emissions Trading in Britain and Germany

AGF

A 44-page report examining the politics of emissions trading in Britain and Germany

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-31

Climate Change Policy after the Financial Crisis

CEPS

A 2-page commentary assessing how climate change policies in Europe may be affected by the financial crisis

European Union, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-11-01

A Call for a European Financial Stability Fund

CEPS

This 3-page commentary calls for the creation of a massive European Financial Stability Fund to cope with the financial and economic crises

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-01

Building Confidence in Peace

CEPS

A 104-page book examining possible solutions to the Cyprus conflict

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-02

Medvedev's Proposal for a Pan-European Security Pact

Cicero Foundation

A 13=page paper examining the hidden objectives behind Pres. Medvedev's proposed conference on a new European Security Treaty

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-02

The Struggle for a Civilized Wider European Order

CEPS

This 30-page working paper focuses on the risks posed by the Georgia-Russia war and the global financial and economic crises to the EU objective of achieving a civilized wider European order

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-04

The Changing Dynamics of Security in an Enlarged European Union

CEPS

A 24-page paper assessing how the notions and perceptions of security and insecurity in the EU are being transformed

European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-04

Essays on Integration and Participation

Demos

A 72-page collection of essays by Dutch and British participants in a series of seminars held to discuss experiences of integration and multiculturalism

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-04