Commentaries
All monetary policy has become ‘unconventional’
The European Central Bank finally seems ready to counter the low inflation in the eurozone. The ECB appears to have determined an order of play, in which it first exhausts […]
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
Energy efficiency: the ever neglected priority of the European energy strategy
Since 2000, energy efficiency has been a major objective of the European Union. However, in spite of many speeches, reports and action programmes, the result remains disappointing (including in the famous 20/20/20 […]
Commentaries
Hopefully Eurosceptics will work hard
What the polls already indicated long in advance has turned out to become reality: the number of eursceptic MEPs has grown significantly following the European elections. While this rise of […]
Energy in the Eastern Mediterranean: promise or peril?
The Egmont Institute and the Atlantic Council publish their Joint Report on “Energy in the Mediterranean: Promise or Peril ?”, edited by Sami Andoura and David Koranyi. In order to […]
The voting behaviour of Belgian MEPs during 16 key votes: What lessons from the 2009-2014 legislature?
This Working Paper focuses on the voting behaviour of the Belgian Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) during the 2009-2014 legislative term. It discusses the general voting behaviour of the […]
The European elections: what is at stake for the citizens? An analysis of the EU’s legitimacy and policy challenges
From 22 to 25 May 2014, citizens across the EU will decide the shape of the next European Parliament. In the past, European elections often received little attention from the […]