Publications

This paper explores the implications of declining support for the European Union for voter turnout and protest-vote participation. The author discusses the increasing popularity of anti- European popu...chevron_right

This commentary argues that austerity in Europe has been unavoidably associated with high cost in terms of a long recession and high unemployment. However, the author believes that the main aim was ac...chevron_right

This paper discusses the proposed European terrorist finance tracking system (TFTS), based on the US Terrorist Finance Tracking Program (TFTP). After stressing the impact of the US TFTP on internation...chevron_right

This paper talks about the adoption of the EU's Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance within the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). The authors examine the possible future of competences fo...chevron_right

In light of Croatia's accession to the EU, this commentary discusses what should be done with the 9 km of Bosnian coastline that separates north and south Croatia. The author explains that several opt...chevron_right

This study presents four alternative macroeconomic scenarios for the southern and eastern Mediterranean countries (SEMCs). They are: 1) the continuation of existing policies, 2) southern Mediterranean...chevron_right

This policy paper examines and assesses various socioeconomic scenarios that could play out in EU-Mediterranean relations over the next two decades. The author also offers a set of recommendations aim...chevron_right

How much do Europe’s armed forces duplicate their weapon systems and capabilities, asks Valerio Briani. His research suggests that the problem is particularly acute in the land and naval sectors, and that the overall duplication ratio is three times higher than in the US military.chevron_right

This commentary offers a diagnosis of Europe’s ailing banking sector. The author finds that the sector is undercapitalized, too large and populated by too many players without a viable long-term busin...chevron_right

This Brief analyzes the incentive for South-east Europe to gain access to the European Energy Community and its implications on regional developments. It argues that most Balkan states find it hard to...chevron_right

This commentary discusses a review by the Dutch government on the competences of the EU and the extent to which they respect the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality. The report, which was p...chevron_right

This brief proposes steps to establish the eurozone Banking Union. It argues that, instead of moving from common bank supervision over to bank resolution and then on to deposit insurance, a Banking Un...chevron_right

This policy brief discusses two issues related to employment growth within the EU. The authors begin by addressing unemployment among low-skilled workers, before considering the lack of highly skilled...chevron_right

This policy brief argues that too much effort and political capital is being spent by the EU on being seen to be doing something quickly about youth unemployment. The authors argue that the structural...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the extent to which the global economy has become heavily reliant on the Internet, and observes that this phenomenon is becoming increasingly insidious. The author says that ...chevron_right