Publications

Our working hypothesis is that where insufficient information-providing institutions exist, the preferred mode of entry will be an M&A, which allows with the acquisition of the target bank simultaneou...chevron_right

Considerable support has grown at EU level for some kind of common-base, consolidated taxation of corporate income. Formula apportionment would then be used to allocate income among the different tax...chevron_right

The case of Greece has ushered in the second phase of the financial crisis, namely that of sovereign default. After excess spending during the period of easy credit, several euro area members are now ...chevron_right

The crisis that started in Greece culminated into a crisis of the Eurozone as a whole. How did we get into this mess? To answer this question it is useful to distinguish the three actors that have pla...chevron_right

This paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of Russian actions in the High North by providing a succinct overview of Russian policies in the region and identifying the fundamental rationa...chevron_right

The European Education Initiative was launched as part of the EU-Central Asia Strategy in 2007. By 2009, the initiative had prioritized higher and vocational education and emphasized links with the Bo...chevron_right

This CEPS Working Document reviews the potential impacts of climate change on 11 key indicator categories and 3 large regions covering the entire European Union. Although there remains a considerable ...chevron_right

The present briefing note provides a brief overview in section 1 of the relations between the EU and the defence and security industry. Section 2 proceeds to discuss the notion of ‘dialogue’ as promot...chevron_right

This paper discusses four key factors that help explain India’s current approach to tackling climate change: challenges in development, adaptation, energy use and GHG emissions; domestic actions for ...chevron_right

The research and recommendations contained in this report embody the overarching aim of the European Investors' Working Group to restore investor confidence. We believe this can be achieved by promoti...chevron_right

Did allowing financial institutions to become 'too big' play a role in the financial crisis? This CEPS Commentary argues that being 'too interconnected' is also a factor, and that US accounting standa...chevron_right

The Great Depression taught us a number of lessons. The first is that central banks must be ready to provide ample liquidity to save the banking system. The second lesson is that governments should no...chevron_right

As the EU now prepares for the next round of preparatory meetings and negotiations, this CEPS Commentary extracts lessons from its experience in Copenhagen with the aim of reinvigorating the EU's role...chevron_right

The EU is now left wondering what its future role will be in the next round of talks on climate change, after having played a marginal role in Copenhagen, particularly at the close of negotiations. Wh...chevron_right

One of the first institutional innovations provided for in the Lisbon Treaty is the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI), the aim of which is to engage European citizens with the European project, help...chevron_right