Publications

This policy brief focuses on the Ukraine as the EU's largest neighboring country and the EU's opposition to the country's further integration. It outlines that, while the EU recognizes the importance ...chevron_right

Europe’s foreign-policy makers will be confronted with tough choices on an increasingly complex situation around the Mediterranean. The paths of change lead in different directions, and instability wi...chevron_right

This policy brief tracks the growth of anti-EU populism over the last decade, describing how populist leaders have successfully plugged into citizens’ concerns about the future. It also notes how they...chevron_right

The German Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe has delivered the long-awaited verdict that rescuing the euro is compatible with the German Constitution but the role of the German Parliament has to be re...chevron_right

The Arab Spring is a unique opportunity for Turkey to prove its new foreign policy approach can have positive results for the region in promoting democratic regimes and political stability. Although A...chevron_right

This paper discusses the European Commission’s proposals for the EU’s next Multi-annual Financial Framework, investigating how the EU budget will cope the risk of a stalemate in the negotiations and t...chevron_right

This policy brief explains the importance of social media in the political landscape of the Arab street. The author discusses the use of social media in public diplomacy and suggests social media pros...chevron_right

This brief looks at the state of civil society in EU Eastern Partnership countries and the prospects for strengthening democratic movements in the region. It states that the EU recognized the importan...chevron_right

This citizens' guide summarizes the key recommendations of the 'Well-being 2030' project, aiming to show what social policy actions in fields such as migration, health and poverty could have maximum i...chevron_right

This paper analyzes and compares the proposals issued by the European Commission with the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (CoR) on the EU Budget Review. In order to analyze the position of the...chevron_right

The authors of this EPC commentary argue that adding Croatia - with its population of four and a half million - will pose no threat to the EU in economic or budgetary terms and will not disturb the fu...chevron_right

Among other topics, the reintroduction of internal border controls in the Schengen area was very high on the European Council’s June Agenda. The issue has been discussed intensely by EU leaders and th...chevron_right

The authors of this commentary argue that all of Europe must recognize that crucial imbalances need to be addressed, including the starkly differing competitiveness and productivity developments. With...chevron_right

Some eight and half years since first coming to power, Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) celebrated a third landslide victory, taking almost 50% of the votes at the 2011 Parliamentar...chevron_right

This paper argues that Europe finds itself at a crossroads at which European leaders either succeed in re-energizing European integration or the EU will lose relevance for its citizens. To master the ...chevron_right