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Located in Brussels at the heart of EU political decision-making, the European Affairs Programme provides in-depth as well as policy-oriented analyses on a wide range of themes of relevance to EU and Belgian policy makers. Topics that are – or ought to be – central to the EU policy debate are given special attention. Aside from a constant focus on institutional matters, various substantive EU policies dominate the Programme’s research agenda, such as the Green Deal, the digital agenda, the consolidation of an inclusive social model, the protection of people and the defence of rights, and the promotion of Europe’s interests in the world.

The Programme also deals extensively and in a forward-looking way with the impact of the multiple crises the EU has had to address over the last decade. They all had an impact on its policies, its decision-making processes, and more generally its architecture, which is proof of the resilience of the European project.

With the aim of reaching the broadest audience possible, the European Affairs Programme seeks to share its expertise and stimulate the debate through a variety of publications as well as by organizing round tables, expert-seminars, and conferences.

Publications

Security Policy Briefs

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Georgia at a Crossroads: An Increasingly Illiberal Domestic Policy is Becoming an Obstacle to EU Accession

By Reinhold Brender,

Georgia faces a defining moment. The recent adoption of a Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence, modelled on Russian legislation, clashes with Georgia’s goal of EU accession. The law allows […]

Events

In the Heart of Europe: Common Values, Shared Interests

On invitation only

The expert-level forum brought together representatives from the Benelux countries and Ukraine to strengthen dialogue on security, defence, resilience, and European integration. The meeting opened with an introductory session, followed by a […]

EU Visa Policy Strategy

On invitation only

 This lunchtime roundtable focused on the “EU Visa Policy Strategy” and featured a presentation by Henrik Nielsen (European Commission, DG HOME). The discussion addressed how the EU can balance security, […]

High-level dinner on the Industrial Accelerator Act

On invitation only

A high-level dinner on the Industrial Accelerator Act was held at the Fondation Universitaire in Brussels in an informal setting bringing together senior policymakers and industry representatives. The evening discussion […]