Commentaries
Relations Between the EU and the UK
It has been remarkable to see and hear the gracious messages of condolences from EU leaders on the death of Queen Elizabeth. Those messages invariably contained references to the importance […]
EU institutional affairs
Publications
External publications
When founding member states look at the future of Europe: Benelux countries’ contribution to the COFOE
As founding member states of the EU, the Benelux countries were expected by many to play a key role in the “democratic exercise which has never before been seen in […]
Stabilizing the European Continent: Reflections on the future of EU enlargement
Since the decision to accept Croatia as a candidate member in 2011, the debate in the European Union about its enlargement has been rather subdued. But in 2022, after the […]
Turkish Foreign Policy and the EU: An Everlasting Candidate Between Delusion and Realities
The relationship between Turkey and the European Union has never been easy. It is now affected by the activism of Ankara’s foreign policy, conducted in disregard of international law. Turkey […]
Europe Day 2022: End of the Conference on the Future of Europe – but the beginning of a Europe for all Europeans?
On Europe Day (May 9th), the final report of the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) was presented to the Conference’s Joint Presidency: Ursula Von der Leyen, Roberta Metsola […]
European Council Conclusions: A Powerful Tool
Ever since its creation in 1974, the European Council has dominated the EU agenda, even though at first lacking any legal status and devoid of formal decision-making powers. EUCO meetings […]