Institutional reform in the EU
This Policy Brief discusses the potential reforms of the EU institutions that can take place during the 2014 – 2019 legislative term. It argues that negotiations on Treaty change are a […]
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
Report on the series of events held in 2013 about ‘ The energy transition: A multifaceted challenge for Europe’
In partnership, Egmont – Royal institute for International relations and the Development Group organized a series of three Symposiums and a high level Conference on the multifaceted challenge of the […]
Studia Diplomatica
Vol. LXVI, Issue 1 (2013): Global economic governance in East Asia-Through the looking glass of the European sovereign debt crisis
Introduction, Jochen Prantl & Petr Blizkovsky -East Asian Financial Regionalism and the renegotiation of global economic order, Evelyn Goh -China in global Financial governance: Implications from regional leadership Challenge in East Asia, […]
Contractual arrangements: the overlooked step towards a fiscal union
‘Contractual arrangements’ were proposed as an initial step towards a fiscal union that would consolidate the EMU. At this stage, the debate should be centred on the cornerstone of these […]
Banks at the service of the economy?
This Policy Brief discusses a few simple measures to improve both the commercial and investment banking landscapes, with or without formal separation. Covering deposits with quality collateral would make them […]
La vente de BNPP Fortis : l’Europe ou le symbolisme les chiffres?
Suite à la vente par l’Etat belge de sa participation dans BNP Paribas Fortis, des questions se sont posées sur les motivations de l’opération. Au-delà des considérations portant sur la […]