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European Affairs

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

External publications

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The Commission proposal on reforming the Generalised Scheme of Tariff Preferences: analysis of human rights incentives and conditionalities

By Guillaume Van der Loo,

This study looks at the European Commission’s proposal for a new GSP Regulation from human rights and sustainable development perspectives. It focuses on proposed changes to the conditionality provisions with […]

European Policy Briefs

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The Future of the Arctic Region: What is at Stake for Belgium?

By Marie-Anne Coninsx, Alexander Mattelaer, Frank Arnauts,

The Arctic region is undergoing dramatic changes with multiple implications for the region and well-beyond, with profound geo-economic and geopolitical consequences. These major developments and especially the gravity of climate […]

Events

High North, High Stakes: Arctic Security in a New Geopolitical Era
The Egmont Institute is pleased to invite you to an in-person High-Level Roundtable exploring the evolving security dynamics in the Arctic through European, transatlantic, and national lenses. The discussion will be anchored in the recent European Parliament report initiated by MEP Urmas Paet on the EU’s diplomatic strategy and […]

Europe’s Debate on China in the Arctic: Myths, Fears & Facts

On invitation only

This in-person roundtable examined Europe’s evolving debate on China’s role in the Arctic.  The discussion brought together policymakers and experts to assess China’s growing presence in the region through its scientific, […]