Publications

This paper looks at the Open Method of Coordination (OMC) model for EU integration, designed to help member states to progressively develop their own policies.chevron_right

The European Constitution has suffered a tremendous setback. The summit in Brussels on 12-13 December 2003 showed a growing European Union at odds with itself, unable to seize a historic moment and pu...chevron_right

This brief compares the voting procedures of the Nice Treaty with those of the draft EU constitution. It discusses the proposed shift to a double majority voting system, and the effect this change wou...chevron_right

This brief discusses difficulties that need to be overcome in order for the draft EU constitution of 2003 to be ratified. These issues include the scale of the EU Commission, the weighing of votes and...chevron_right

This paper reflects on the potential role regions can play in the European political sphere in light of their incorporation into the draft European Constitution. The author notes that regions have bee...chevron_right

This brief discusses the EU's 'Neighborhood Policy' in the draft EU constitution, which outlines EU policy towards countries in its geographic vicinity. The author questions the value in mentioning ne...chevron_right

This brief critically evaluates the draft EU constitution. The author argues that although some progress has been made, the complexity and opaqueness of the document mean that it will not engender a c...chevron_right

This brief discusses the challenges facing the EU Convention in finalizing the EU constitution. The authors argue that the proposed constitution should be based on five principles. It should: 1) creat...chevron_right

This brief discusses central elements of the proposed EU constitution. These include the division of power and responsibility of institutions, and provisions relating to certain policy areas. It argue...chevron_right

This paper looks at the EU as a comprehensive security actor that is able to shape security globally arguing that it should not be understood as a counterbalance to the US, but rather as a self-assure...chevron_right

This report addresses the improvement of political leadership in the EU and advocates the election of a president of the Commission by the European Parliament (EP). According to the authors, this woul...chevron_right

Der deutsch-französische Vorschlag einer EU-Doppelspitze kann den Durchbruch in der EU-Reformdebatte bringen. Er durchschlägt den gordischen Knoten zwischen gemeinschaftlichen und zwischenstaatlichen ...chevron_right

This paper discusses the EU's policy toward the Balkans, commenting on the Greek presidency of the EU Council of Ministers. The paper reviews the developments in several Balkan countries, examines the...chevron_right

In this policy brief, the author argues that the prospect of a common EU foreign and security policy gives rise to great expectations which have a slim chances of materialising in reality. The author ...chevron_right

This policy brief discusses a number of issues that emerged during the final rounds of discussions on the initial draft of the EU Constitution. The authors argue that further amendments are necessary ...chevron_right