The EU approach to Gender: Limitations and alternatives
For several decades, the European Union has been at the forefront of significant progress in the struggle towards equality between women and men, among others in the fight against sex-based […]
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
Commentaries
Is China–Russia energy cooperation a pipe dream?
In 2014, a gas agreement was concluded between Russia and China. This agreement was meant to mark a major step not only in the global energy market but also in geopolitics. It is […]
Commentaries
The international consequences of lower energy prices
Energy prices are currently low. Various developments have influenced this situation. What are the consequences and how long will it last? The author tries to give some brief answers.
Commentaries
European sovereignty and federalism: a necessary alliance to rescue political agency
Populism and euroscepticism are on the rise everywhere in Europe. No longer confined to the margins of the political spectrum, they have become increasingly close to the mainstream. These movements […]
The Better Regulation Package: Creating better regulations, but for what kind of EU politics ?
On the 19 May 2015, the European Commission presented its Better Regulation Agenda. Subsequently the Luxembourg presidency put the negotiations on the Better Regulation package
Commentaries
The Belgian view on the UK’s renegotiation is that European challenges can only be tackled through deepening European integration
The outcome of David Cameron’s planned renegotiation of the UK’s EU membership will depend on how the other 27 EU member states react to his propositions. This short article is […]