The EU – Russia: The way out or the way down?
The Report “The EU – Russia: the way out or the way down?”, a joint project of the Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia) and “Egmont […]
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
Reform of the International Monetary System and new global economic governance: how the EU may contribute
The Jean Monnet Network “Crisis-Equity-Democracy for Europe and Latin America” is a research project selected and financed at 80% by the European Commission and, the rest, by a consortium of […]
Commentaries
Le lien transatlantique, la prospérité de la Belgique et la cohésion européenne : une synthèse
Peu de relations bilatérales sont aussi importantes pour la Belgique que le lien transatlantique, celui-ci traduisant des intérêts économiques, militaires et géopolitiques essentiels. Cependant, d’importants changements sont en cours, aussi […]
Commentaries
De trans-Atlantische relatie, Belgische welvaart en Europese cohesie: een synthese
Weinig internationale relaties zijn zo belangrijk voor België als de trans-Atlantische. Deze behelst immers vitale economische, militaire en geopolitieke belangen. Zowel in de VS als in de structuur van het […]
More room for European agencies in the EU decision-making process?
The European institutions are not always able to address crises in a timely manner due to the cumbersome decision-making process. European agencies often provide the most
Commentaries
State of the Union Commentary: From political to indispensable Commission?
Earlier today, European Commission president Jean Claude Juncker delivered his fourth and final State of the Union in the European Parliament. Somewhat contrary to previous editions, Juncker delivered a highly […]