Commentaries
A horror movie: Euro Jurassic Park
It could be the perfect fall 2015 blockbuster. The new horror movie coming to your neighbourhood soon. Egmont Institute has had an exclusive opportunity to read the script, and it […]
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
The rise of capacity mechanisms: are they inevitable in the European Union?
These last years, in multiple Member States, the electricity markets have seen the rapid emergence of Capacity Remuneration Mechanisms (CRMs). They are meant to guarantee the stability of the electricity […]
The migration crisis: a stress test for European values
Confronted by the current refugee crisis, most Member States are turning inwards. But migration will continue to rise in the future.
Commentaries
According to the International Energy Agency’s climate projections, the EU 2030 Energy Strategy will be insufficient
As COP 21 fast approaches, it has seemed interesting to have a quick look at the projections contained in the recent IEA report on energy and climate change in order […]
Capital Markets Union: a work in progress quick and high impact measures for the Capital Markets Union
Capital Markets Union has three objectives. The first objective is to improve access to finance for all businesses but especially SMEs; the second is to increase the share of capital […]
Commentaries
Towards a European Commission with fewer competencies for more political power?
This commentary is a contribution to the debate regarding the idea of a ‘eurozone government’ and the last suggestion from German minister Wolfgang Schäuble concerning Commission competencies.