Publications

This brief discusses the long-running debate on the future of EU Cohesion Policy that is intensifying ahead of the forthcoming negotiations on the post-2013 EU budget. It is a debate which could have ...chevron_right

This paper argues that increased temporary and circular migration could have a positive impact on the future well-being of EU citizens. There is no doubt that Europe’s ageing societies will make labor...chevron_right

This paper discusses EU developments in spending and delivery mechanisms, with reference to the Committee of the Regions. It emphasizes the need for clear policy priorities, and more efficiency in EU ...chevron_right

This paper argues that events in the Middle East and North Africa may detract the EU's attention from events occurring in its eastern neighborhood, particularly in the South Caucasus region. The short...chevron_right

Europe needs to find ways to capitalize on the potential resource of older people while managing the economic and social challenges. Having EU citizens live longer and in better health is a positive d...chevron_right

For many politicians and scholars alike, changing the rules of the electoral game has long been considered a prerequisite for enabling the European Parliament (EP) to deal with some of its most pressi...chevron_right

This paper aims to provide a contribution to the Committee of the Regions (CoR) debate on the EU budget review, discussing the relevance of Europe 2020 as main policy reference for future budget prior...chevron_right

The EU has prided itself as a power that seeks to promote long-term processes of transformation in the countries that surround it. Yet when forces of change emerged in countries like Belarus and Tunis...chevron_right

This brief explains that the creation of the European External Action Service (EEAS) in December 2010 is about to fundamentally alter the way the EU conducts its foreign policy. The author questions t...chevron_right

The Budget Review aimed to align the EU budget to today's challenges, and to introduce significant reforms. But the policy environment, including the impact of the crisis, and the political economy of...chevron_right

This publication explores European citizens' values, attitudes and preferences in a number of areas that relate to social policy and well-being at the national and European level. Chapter I outlines t...chevron_right

This note tackles the question of own resources of the EU, and analyzes the potential impact of the introduction of new EU revenue on territorial entities. It reflects on the pros and cons of an EU ta...chevron_right

This note suggests areas of focus for the EU Committee of the Regions (CoR) in the upcoming negotiations of the next Multi-annual Financial Framework, following on from the publication of the Budget...chevron_right

This report investigates two crucial factors that will in part determine whether the innovations and ambitions of the Lisbon Treaty for the EU as foreign policy actor will be realised: first, the stat...chevron_right

In the context of the deep crisis that engulfed Europe in 2010, this paper looks at the major long-term political and economic trends and priorities which will affect how the EU operates in 2011/12. T...chevron_right