EPC - European Policy Centre - Independent think tank

Analysis of the simplification measures mentioned in both the proposal for a EU Financial Regulation and the cohesion policy legislative package

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

To sign or not to sign? That's the EU-Ukraine question

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In this Commentary, Amanda Paul looks at the future prospects for Ukraine-EU relations, lays out what could be expected over the coming months, looks at possible scenarios for the elections and argues why it is important for the EU to sign the Association Agreement with Ukraine.

The 2011 revolutions - How demography is sweeping away the old order

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Europe’s population is shrinking and ageing fast. Migration can help to provide the workforce required to close a looming pension gap. But the EU must work harder to attract foreign workers.

The Maastricht Treaty - 20 years later

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

European leaders face the twin challenge of extinguishing the flames of the crisis and laying the foundations of Europe’s future.

Creating value from health-related information - CHES Roundtable

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The impact of the Arab Spring on peace in the Middle East – Implications for Palestine

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The EU’s lack of unity over Palestine’s bid for statehood at the UN is hampering its ability to influence developments in the Middle East conflict.

The Connecting Europe Facility - A new way of investing in pan-European infrastructure

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The proposed ‘Connecting Europe Facility’ can potentially boost cross-border transport, energy and ICT links – and ultimately improve the functioning of the Single Market.

The Schengen evaluation mechanism and the legal basis problem: breaking the deadlock

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

One of the immediate effects of the Arab Spring was the launch of intense discussions about 'Schengen governance'. While the package of proposals presented by the European Commission has opened a new debate regarding the possibility of reintroducing internal border checks, it has revived an 'old' proposal to make evaluating the implementation of Schengen rules more efficient. In this Policy Brief, Yves Pascouau proposes some solutions in order to move forward.

An Arab Springboard for EU foreign policy?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Egmont, EPC and CEPS publish an assessment of the EU’s reaction

This Egmont Paper covers the key dimensions of the EU’s relations with its southern neighbourhood. Following a general assessment of the state of regimes in the region today, the paper addresses: political relations; a prospective Euro-Mediterranean economic area; natural resources; migration; the role of the military in the region; EU crisis management and the role of NATO; and, finally, the impact of the Arab Spring on the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Solidarity and Austerity: The 2012 State of the European Union - Briefing note

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 2012 edition of the Annual Brussels Think Tank Dialogue took place on 31 January and saw leading EU policymakers and academics discuss austerity and solidarity in crisis-hit Europe.