Publications

This report discusses the role of the Framework for Various Approaches (FVA) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). According to the author, the FVA will be needed not only to c...chevron_right

This research paper discusses how the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) as a regulatory construct to promote reductions in greenhouse gases can be adapted to address market imbalances. According to th...chevron_right

The Data Protection Regulation proposed by the European Commission contains important elements to facilitate and secure personal data flows within the Single Market. A harmonized level of protection o...chevron_right

This report is concerned with macroeconomic imbalances in the euro zone. It argues that there is little a common monetary policy can do to affect directly the correction of existing imbalances. It can...chevron_right

This paper argues that the Gazprom antitrust case recently launched by the EU's Director-General for Competition may well turn out to be the landmark antitrust case of this decade. It will also be a h...chevron_right

The commentary argues that the UK's move to cooperate with Canada to pool and share embassy facilities in third countries may not only undermine efforts to forge a coherent, consistent and effective E...chevron_right

Despite their surprising similarities – in their geographical size and the boom-bust arc of their housing sectors – Ireland and the American state of Nevada sharply parted company when it came to who ...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the findings of an IMF report which argues that the contractionary effects of austerity measures in a number of countries may be larger than assumed. Against this background,...chevron_right

Despite having been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, this commentary argues that the EU has historically played only a minor role as a successful mediator between third parties. For that to change, it n...chevron_right

This commentary clarifies Europe’s lack of enthusiasm for shale ‘fracking’ as an energy source. It emphasizes, for example, the huge difference that exists between designated deposits and those that c...chevron_right

This commentary focuses on the political deadlock surrounding Cyprus. One possible way to break it is to pursue economically-based confidence building measures. Pursuing that option, however, would fi...chevron_right

This paper presents a theoretical model for the analysis of decisions regarding farm household labor allocation. The model can be used to describe the role of government subsidies on farm household la...chevron_right

The aim of this report is to elaborate the MEDPRO Energy Reference Scenario for supply and demand of oil and gas supply until 2030 for southern and eastern Mediterranean countries. The report gives an...chevron_right

This paper explores the untapped EU growth that could result from the better functioning of services markets. It further aims to bridge the gap between the EU policy debate, which is often framed in g...chevron_right

This report analyzes the proposed expansion of innovative financial instruments in the EU Multiannual Financial Framework for the 2014–20 period. It presents the economic rationale, governance princip...chevron_right