European Union
Drawing on Experience: Older Women Workers in Europe
Eurofound
A 20-page paper examining employment trends for older women in Europe
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-06
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
New Modes of Governance and the Participatory Myth
Eurogov
This 23-page working paper examines whether "new governance" necessarily involves wider participation
European UnionPosted: 2006-03-26
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
Promoting Accountability in Multi-Level Governance: A Network Approach
EUROGOV
This 41-page paper addresses the problem of accountability in systems of multi-level governance organised around networks, and in particular, the EU's system
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-04-13
When the People Come In: Constitution-Making and the Belated Politicisation of the European Union
EUROGOV
This 26-page paper analyses the structural determinants of mediation and communication between the European constitution-makers and their diversified constituencies
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-04-13
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
Fifth Annual Activity Report For the Year Ending June 2004
European Anti-Fraud Office
An 82-page report on the activities of OLAF, the European Anti-Fraud Office, which investigates frauds directed against the European Union
European Union, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-12-10
The European Union and the South: A New Era
European Assn. of Development Research and Training Institutes
20-page report of a conference for parliamentarians and experts from the 10 Acceding Countries to consider the responsibilities of an enlarged E.U. to developing countries
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2004-02-17
Convergence Report May 2010
European Central Bank
This 150-page report assesses the economic and legal convergence of nine Member States of the European Union, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Sweden
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-05-17
Excellence in Central Europe: An Impressive Restructuring
European Commission
An article examining the state of R&D in the Czech Republic and Hungary
Science & Technology, European UnionPosted: 2004-06-10
The 25 Recommendations on the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Genetic Testing
European Commission
These recommendations were formulated by an E.U. expert committee to guide the creation of an appropriate strategy for ensuring the maximum potential in healthcare innovation
Health, European UnionPosted: 2004-04-18
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
Facing the Challenge: The Lisbon Strategy for Growth and Employment
European Commission
The 54-page report of a high level group appointed by the European Commission to identify measures that would form a strategy to achieve the Lisbon objectives and targets
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-11-05
Statistics of Customs Detentions Recorded at the External Borders of the EU
European Commission
An annual report by the European Commission on customs interventions by the EU aiming to enforce intellectual property rights (IPR)
Crime, Law & Order, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-26
Project Europe 2030: Challenges and Opportunities
European Council
A report on the future of Europe commissioned by the European Council
European UnionPosted: 2010-05-16
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
Environmental Policy Integration in Europe - Administrative Culture and Practices
European Environment Agency
A 50-page paper presenting an overview of administrative culture and practices for EPI in Europe
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2005-07-28
Progress Towards Halting the Loss of Biodiversity by 2010
European Environment Agency
A 104-page report showing how far Europe has to go in safeguarding its plant and species and habitats
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2006-06-09
The Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2010 and 2011
European Forecasting Network
This 12-page report provides updated forecasts and analyses of the macroeconomic situation for the Euro area
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-13
Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2011 and 2012
European Forecasting Network
An 11-page economic forecast for the Euro area dated June 29, 2011
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-08-11
Low Income and Deprivation in an Enlarged Europe
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
A 54-page report focusing on low income and standard of living deprivation in 28 European countries, including the acceding and candidate countries
Poverty & Hunger, European UnionPosted: 2004-04-26
Industrial Relations in the Retail Sector
European Industrial Relations Observatory On-line
A comparative study examining the most important challenges faced by the social partners in the retail sector in European countries and at the European level and to identify the main trends in collective bargaining and industrial relations
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2004-12-03
Trade Union Membership 1993-2003
European Industrial Relations Observatory Online
This study examines trade union membership trends in the E.U. over the 1993-2003 period
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , European UnionPosted: 2004-06-18
Does the E.U. need the Stability and Growth Pact?
European Institute of Public Administration
A 5-page article examining the provisions of the Stability and Growth Pact and considering whether there is any need for further co-operation on fiscal policy and what such co-operation might entail
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-15
Democratization, Eoropeanization and Regionalization Beyond the European Union: Search for Empirical Evidence
European Integration Online
This 30-page paper offers a viewpoint on transnational regionalization between Europe and the regions of Russia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-01-30
The European Court of Justice and the Stability and Growth Pact: Just the Beginning?
European Integration Online Papers
A 20-page paper commenting on the implications of the legal procedures brought against Germany and France in the ECJ due to their excessive deficits
European UnionPosted: 2005-03-02
Behind the Copenhagen Facade: The Meaning and Structure of the Copenhagen Political Criterion of Democracy and the Rule of Law
European Integration Online Papers
A paper examining the Copenhagen criterion of democracy and the rule of law and its application to the enlargement of the European Union
European UnionPosted: 2004-07-12
Will the Constitutional Treaty Contribute to the Legitimacy of the European Union?
European Integration Online Papers
A 21-page article exploring whether the European Constitutional Treaty may provide greater legitimacy for governance in the European Union
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-08-18
Explaining Variations in Implementation of E.U. Directives
European Integration Online Papers
This 21-page paper examines the reasons for uneven implementation of Community law across the European Union and argues for a closer look at the role of issue salience as a factor
European UnionPosted: 2004-11-29
Making and Breaking the Rules: French Policy on EU 'gouvernment' and the Stability and Growth Pact
European Integration Online Papers
A 17-page paper explaining French attitudes to EU economic governance
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-10-20
Much Ado About Nothing? National Legislatures in the EU Constitutional Treaty
European Integration Online Papers
This article analyzes the impact of the EU's new Constritutional Treaty on the parliaments of member states
European UnionPosted: 2005-07-13
International Relations and Security of Energy Supply: Risks to Continuity and Geopolitical Risks
European Parliament
This 44-page study examines whether the EU's import dependency in energy constitutes a strategic threat
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-29
ASEAN Foreign Direct Investment Trends: Implications for EU-ASEAN Relations
European Policy Center
This 31-page issue paper reviews the growing importance of investment flows to ASEAN countries, and the implications for the region's relationship with the European Union
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-05-12
A European Treaty Wounded: A European Union Disoriented
European Policy Centre
This commentary evaluates the result of the French referendum on the European Constitutional Treaty and looks ahead to possible developments in the near future
European UnionPosted: 2005-06-23
Making Europe Work: Improving the Transposition, Implementation and Enforcement of EU Legistlation
European Policy Centre
This 37-page working paper deals with the implementation and enforcement of EU legislation
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-08-18
Russia on the Eve of the G8 Summit
European Policy Centre
A 4-page policy brief proposing that the EU's relations with Russia should be based on a stance that strikes the right balance between rapprochement and distance
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-08-18
One Size Fits All? Tailored Integration Policies for Migrants in the European Union
European Policy Centre
This 50-page working paper calls for new thinking and policies to integrate groups of temporary migrants into European society
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2006-06-08
The Barroso Commission: Unfinished Business?
European Policy Centre
This 18-page issue paper examines the impact of the decision of Commission President Barroso to withdraw his designated College of Commissioners from a European Parliament vote and lays out priorities for the new E.U. Commission
European UnionPosted: 2004-11-04
Russian Foreign Policy With Special Reference to Its Western Neighbours
European Policy Centre
This 22-page issue paper examines trends in Russian foreign policy, with a special focus on Russia's approaches to neighbouring countries
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-07-24
The EU and International Organisations: Partners in Crisis Management
European Policy Centre
This 25-page issue paper argues that the EU must strengthen its own role in the major international institutions as well as the institutions themselves
European UnionPosted: 2005-11-08
Towards an EU Diplomatic Service
European Policy Centre
A commentary exploring the remit of a new European Minister of Foreign Affairs and reflecting on the underlying questions to be addressed prior to the creation of the European External Action Service
European UnionPosted: 2004-08-24
Eastern Enlargement and the Future of the EU-25: A Voice From Central Europe
European Policy Centre
An essay positing four scenarios for the future of an ever-enlarging European Union
European UnionPosted: 2004-10-07
"The European Union is not in Crisis - it is in Deep Crisis"
European Policy Centre
A commentary on the state of the European Union after the European Council summit
European UnionPosted: 2005-06-23
A Stable Presidency for the Eurogroup: Fostering Better Cooperation in the Eurozone
European Policy Centre
An article by the President of the Eurogroup outlining his plans to strenghthen internal economic policy among Eurozone governments and increase the external visibility of the Euro
European UnionPosted: 2005-01-14
The E.P. Elections: Deepening the Democratic Deficit
European Policy Centre
A commentary urging a true "Europeanisation" of the European Parliamentary elections
European UnionPosted: 2004-06-18
Lisbon Revisited - Finding a New Path to European Growth
European Policy Centre
This working paper proposes enhancements to the Lisbon Agenda, with detailed recommendations on the steps needed to close a "serious delivery gap" in the Lisbon Process
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-03-13
Toward Effective Multilateralism - The E.U. and the U.N: Partners in Crisis Management
European Policy Centre
This 30-page working paper explores the increasingly close relationship between the European Union and the United Nations in the field of crisis management
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-03
Revamping Development Efforts: An Assessment of Development Policy in the EU
European Policy Centre
A 39-page issue paper addressing the key development issues facing the EU
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2005-09-13
Enhancing the Role of Science in the Decision-Making of the European Union
European Policy Centre
A 50-page working paper examining how science can best be used by EU institutions responsible for risk management
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-03-18
Migration Governance and the Lisbon Agenda
European Policy Centre
An article arguing that migration should in future be conceived as part of the overall governance of key EU policies
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-09-13
Development, Demography and Democracy: Driving Forces of International Migration
European Policy Centre
An article outlining the benefits and challenges that increased migration involves for European society, and calling for a global strategy for development and social justice
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-09-13
The Hague Programme: Strengthening Freedom, Security and Justice in the EU
European Policy Centre
This 72-page working paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges facing the European Union following the adoption of the Hague Programme
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-14
Working Together to Fight Terrorism and Crime
European Policy Centre
An article stressing the need for greater cooperation and coordination between EU member states' law enforcement agencies if terrorism and crime are to be countered successfully
European UnionPosted: 2005-09-13
European Security: No Strategy Without Politics
European Policy Centre
A 21-page working paper proposing that the European Security Strategy be used as a springboard to foster wider public political debate on the priorities for European foreign and security policy
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-03
Facing the Global Terrorist Threat: A European Response
European Policy Centre
An 81-page working paper analyzing the European responses to the global terrorist threat
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2005-02-14
The Hague Programme: Tampere's Modest Successor
European Policy Centre
A paper commenting on EU countries' reluctance to agree common strategies on labour migration and international crime and terrorism
European Union, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-09-13
"What Prospects for the European Constitutional Treaty?"
European Policy Institutes Network
A 30-page working paper, presenting the results of a survey of national experts monitoring the EU ratification debate
European UnionPosted: 2005-02-12
A Citizens Compact: Reaching Out to the Citizens of Europe
European Policy Institutes Network
A 10-page paper proposing the adoption of a 'Citizens Compact', as a way of reducing the EU's democratic deficit without treaty reform
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2005-10-08
What Europe Could Do to Save the Doha Round
Europe's World
This article argues that Europe isn’t to blame for the Doha Round’s stalemate, and should move to unblock it
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-21
The Consequences for Europe of the Global Crisis
Europe's World
An article assessing the consequences of the global economic crisis for Europe
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-12-11
Europe: Nice Location, Shame about the Neighbours
Europe's World
An article arguing that Europe’s biggest challenge in coming decades is how it will get along with the Islamic world, and warns that Europe needs to shake off its habitual passivity on the Palestinian issue
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-12-18
The Climate Challenge Now Offers the EU a Global Role
Europe's World
An article arguing that climate change offers Europe a chance to play a major role on the global scene in a fast-changing world
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-19
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
New As it Is, the Mediterranean Union Needs an Overhaul
Europe's World
An article outlining the direction the UfM should go and warning the EU to take more of a back seat and let Arab governments decide the UfM’s future
Regional, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-14
What an Effective Arab Strategy for the EU Should Look Like
Europe's World
This article suggests that the 65-year old 22-nation League of Arab States offers a viable framework for future cooperation between Europe and the Arab world
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-05-20
A Plan to Tackle Europe's Debt Mountain
Europe's World
This article sets out how EU countries can cut their deficits in growth-friendly ways
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-12
Europe Should be Wary of the Russian Bear's Embrace
Europe's World
An article arguing that Europe should be cautious of Russia's apparent belief that its growing economic power and revitalised military influence entitles it to a bigger role in the transatlantic security dialogue
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-15
The Coming Scramble for Africa’s Resources Needs a New Rulebook
Europe's World
The European Parliament has an important opportunity to influence global rules on resources extraction. This article explains why these are vital if Africa is to benefit fully from its minerals and energy bonanza
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2011-06-06
We Are at a Turning Point for the MDGs
Europe's World
An article arguing that it will demand a major effort and the leadership of the EU for the ill-effects of the global economic crisis on development to be reversed
International Development, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-08
What Europe Must Do to Ensure a Two-state Deal
Europe's World
This article lists the key decisions European policymakers must take to ensure that the Israel-Palestinian peace process becomes viable
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2011-01-14
Europe is Failing to Shape the Global Governance Debate
Europe's World
This article argues that the EU’s enthusiasm for reshaping global governance has dwindled, and now looks more like indifference
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-12
How Governments Should Compensate for Defence Spending Cuts
Europe's World
An article puuting the case for a European approach to defence cooperation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-08
EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report
Europol
This 56-page report provides policymakers and the general public with a fact-based understanding with regard to terrorism in the European Union (EU). In addition to the presentation of facts, it seeks to identify trends in the development of this phenomenon.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-04-20
TE - SAT 2012: EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report
Europol
A 48-page report on terrorist activity in Europe during 2011
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2012-04-26
Teaching Reading in Europe: Contexts, Policies and Practices
EURYDICE
This 224-page European study is primarily based on the academic research, much advanced over the last decades, into the key elements which contribute to the success of reading instruction
Education, European UnionPosted: 2011-08-16
Slashing the EU's Budget Won't Fix the Crisis
Euurope's World
This article argues that the EU's proposed budget for 2014-20 will be crucial to Europe's economic development and global competitiveness
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-04-03
Euroland Put to the Test: Can European Monetary Union Still Be Saved?
FES
This German policy analysis examines the state of the European Monetary Union
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-05-17
Courage and Capabilities for a 'More Active' EU
FES, Egmont
A paper exploring how the EU might become more pro-active in its security policies (paper is preceded by an introduction)
European Union, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-17
The Future of Nuclear Weapons in NATO
FES, SIPRI
This 50-page study examines the role of nuclear weapons in European security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-01
Soft Power Works Better: Sanctions Unlikely to Bring Down Lukashenko
FIIA
This 2-page Finnish commentary urges the EU needs to maximize its soft power in order to erode the Belarusian regime and counteract fear and indifference among the population
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-23
One Question, Any Answers? The EU's Role in Solving the Kurdish Question in Turkey
FIIA
This 7-page Finnish briefing paper argues that by taking a more active role in finding a solution to the Kurdish question, the EU could breathe new life into EU-Turkey relations and enhance its global role
Regional, European UnionPosted: 2011-01-11
Immigration in Europe at a Time of Economic Hardship
FIIA
A 6-page Finnish briefing paper describing how the global recession is resetting the immigration debate in Europe
Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-13
Kosovo, Law and Order: Balancing Rule of Law Principles after the President’s Resignation
FIIA
A 2-page Finnish commentary on the implications of the resination of Kosovo's President
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-01
High Expectations, Limited Resources: The Bottlenecks of EU Civilian Crisis Management in Kosovo
FIIA
An 8-page Finnish briefing paper studying a few of the stumbling blocks to successful EU crisis management in Kosovo and addressing some basic questions concerning the EULEX operation
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-24
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
Euros for Low-carbon Development: Finance as a Stumbling Block to the EU's position for Copenhagen
FIIA
A 6-page Finnish briefing paper on the EU's efforts to develop an agreed position on climate change mitigation in advance of the Copenhagen negotiations
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-21
The Stockholm Programme: Europe's Next Step to be an "Area of Freedom, Security and Justice"
FIIA
A 7-page Finnish briefing paper explaining the scope and implications of the EU's Stockholm Programme
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-04
The EU and the Global Climate Regime: Getting Back in the Game
FIIA
An 8-page Finnish briefing paper examines the post-Copenhagen position of the EU
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-13
Getting Cold in the Caucasus: Can the EU Prevent the Freezing of the Georgian-Russian Conflict?
FIIA
This 7-page Finnish bruiefing paper argues that Georgia constitutes a litmus test not only for the EU’s crisis management activities, but also for the Union’s streamlined external action
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2011-04-07
Integration Reloaded: Streamlining Moldova's European course
FIIA
A 10-page Finnish brief concluding that the EU has to assist Moldova in solidifying nascent pluralism and improving its long-term ability to implement reforms
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-20
Rewriting the Ground Rules of European Diplomacy: The European External Action Service in the Making
FIIA
This 12-page Finnish briefing paper speculates on the EU’s ability to appear as a unified actor in international affairs
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-04-20
Europe's Flawed Arab Spring: Is the EU Really Willing to Support Arab Democracy?
FIIA
This 2-page Finnish commentary asserts that The EU’s proposal for a new partnership with the Mediterranean represents little more than a re-branding of existing policies and ignores the consequences of the Arab uprising
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2011-04-07
What Future for the Union for the Mediterranean?
FIIA
This 2-page Finnish commentary assesses the state of the EU\'s Union for the Mediterranean
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2010-06-09
Why the EU fails: Learning from Past Experiences to Succeed Better Next Time
FIIA
The 79-page report of a conference held to discuss the current problems of the EU and their causes
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-22
Moldova deserves more from the EU
FIIA
A 2-page Finnish commentary on political stability in Moldova
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2012-03-16
A Eurosceptic Big Bang: Finland's EU Policy in Hindsight of the 2011 Elections
FIIA
This 7-page Finnish briefing paper explains how the broad consensus on EU affairs in Finland has broken down, at least temporarily
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-24
Controversies Over Missile Defense in Europe
FIIA
A 31-page Finnish working paper considering controversies over the use of missile defence in Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, European UnionPosted: 2009-04-13
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
Russia-EU Cooperation on Energy Efficiency: Enthusiasm and Challenges Ahead
FIIA
This 7-page Finnish briefing paper considers the extent and significance of energy efficiency cooperation between Russia and the EU
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-24