Welcome to EPC - European Policy Centre

Germany / COMMENTARY
The debate on the future of Europe has a German problem
By Johannes Greubel , Janis Emmanouilidis - 16/09/2021

Migration / DISCUSSION PAPER
After Brexit: Could bilateral agreements facilitate the free movement of persons?
By Diego Acosta - 07/09/2021

Multilateralism & global issues / EXTERNAL PUBLICATION
The EU-US Trade and Technology Council: Mapping the challenges and opportunities for transatlantic cooperation on trade, climate and digital
By Andreas Aktoudianakis , Guillaume Van der Loo , Thijs Vandenbussche - 13/09/2021

Germany / COMMENTARY
Uninspired or indifferent? EU policy in the 2021 German election manifestos
By Sophie Pornschlegel , Alexandra Salomonsová - 03/09/2021

European Commission / DISCUSSION PAPER
The von der Leyen Commission: Time to reset, regroup and get things done
By Georg Riekeles - 13/09/2021

Solidarity / ISSUE PAPERS
Solidarity in the EU: More hype than substance?
By Sophie Pornschlegel - 28/07/2021

Germany / COMMENTARY
After Merkel: Where will Germany stand in Europe?
By Johannes Greubel , Sophie Pornschlegel - 22/07/2021

Iran / COMMENTARY
Six years later, the need for the Iran nuclear deal is as strong as ever
By Amanda Paul , Mihai Sebastian Chihaia - 14/07/2021

Vacancy

General news
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Policy Analyst
15 September 2021

Jobs

/ General News
2 Associate Directors / Senior Policy Analysts
03 September 2021

Publications

Germany / COMMENTARY
The debate on the future of Europe has a German problemBy Johannes Greubel , Janis Emmanouilidis - 16/09/2021

Multilateralism & global issues / EXTERNAL PUBLICATION
The EU-US Trade and Technology Council: Mapping the challenges and opportunities for transatlantic cooperation on trade, climate and digitalBy Andreas Aktoudianakis , Guillaume Van der Loo , Thijs Vandenbussche - 13/09/2021

European Commission / DISCUSSION PAPER
The von der Leyen Commission: Time to reset, regroup and get things doneBy Georg Riekeles - 13/09/2021

Migration / DISCUSSION PAPER
After Brexit: Could bilateral agreements facilitate the free movement of persons?By Diego Acosta - 07/09/2021

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Events

Policy Dialogue

Wednesday 22 September 2021
11:00 - 12:00

Women in peace and security: What can the EU and NATO do better?

Policy Briefing

Monday 27 September 2021
09:00 - 09:45

How has the terrorism threat changed 20 years after 9/11? A view from Australia

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Our Mission

The European Policy Centre is an independent, not-for-proﬁt think tank dedicated to fostering European integration through analysis and debate, supporting and challenging European decision-makers at all levels to make informed decisions based on sound evidence and analysis, and providing a platform for engaging partners, stakeholders and citizens in EU policymaking and in the debate about the future of Europe.

About EPC

Our Topics

Terrorism & radicalisation

Industrial policy

Health

Neighbourhood policy

Circular economy & smarter use of resources

Social Europe

Citizen participation

Foreign policy

Environment

Diversity

Community

Testimonies

"I want to take this opportunity to thank the EPC for its excellent service to the EU in the past 24 years. It's impressive! Thank you very much – we all count on your reports. They are read by politicians all over Europe."

Ana Paula Zacarias
Secretary of State for European Affairs, Portugal

The contribution of the EPC task force to explore the potential of digitalisation on the circular economy has been fundamental in opening new areas of work and identifying possible barriers.

Frans Timmermans
European Commission

"I am particularly grateful to the excellent group of experts that have contributed to EPC publication 'Towards an ambitious, broad, deep and flexible EU-UK partnership?'. Thanks to them, the political, economic and social intricacies of the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union can be understood more broadly."

Michel Barnier
Chief Brexit negotiator for the EU

"I think the EPC is doing excellent work and I’m honoured to be part of its Strategic Council."

Anthony L. Gardner
Former Ambassador of the United States to the European Union

It’s a pleasure to speak at the European Policy Centre – an organisation which for almost two decades has been at the forefront of discussions on the European Union – leading the debate on issues such as the EU’s place in the world, migration and diversity, and the promotion of economic growth.

Nicola Sturgeon
First Minister of Scotland

For over 20 years, the European Policy Centre has been at the centre of the debate on Europe. Your ideas, your thoughts, sometimes your dreams have helped shape the future of the European Union.

Jean-Claude Juncker
Former President of the European Commission

I applaud the EPC for putting “the future of work” at the heart of the public debate. The digital revolution is one of the defining challenges of our time, with profound effects on our societies, our social systems and our citizens. I’m sure this issue paper will inspire national and European policymakers in their search for concrete solutions.

Joost Korte
Director-General at the European Commission

Enjoyed presenting the new 'better regulation agenda' this afternoon at the European Policy Centre. Great questions from the audience, a cross-section of diplomats, NGOs, think-tanks, officials, journalists – people who really know Brussels inside out.

Frans Timmermans
Vice-President European Commission

Themes in this report go at the heart of the priorities of the Finnish presidency. Social sustainability is key to the many transformations EU is facing during the next decade. For evidence-based policymaking, reports like this are extremely valuable.

Timo Harakka
Finnish Minister of Employment

I rarely have read such good quality, comprehensive and clear publication on Future of Work. I really congratulate the authors of this useful and constructive publication 'Future of Work'.

Nicolas Schmit
Commissioner of Jobs and Social Rights

The European Policy Centre was the natural choice for me to set out my priorities for the new mandate in the field of taxation. Offering incisive analysis, an extensive network and impeccable organisation, the EPC is the key hub for stakeholder engagement in Brussels.

Paolo Gentiloni
Commissioner for Economy

New members

Amgen; Fair Wear; Korean Institute for Advancement and Technology – KIAT; EU-ASEAN Business Council;

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Projects

Future of Europe
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Conference Observatory

Germany
/ PROJECT
After Merkel: A power vacuum in Europe or a fresh start?

Migration
/ PROJECT
Disinformation about migration in the EU: Part 2

Addressing disinformation about migration through forecasting and ‘prebunking’

Public investment
/ TASK FORCE
Rethinking EU Economic Governance

Single market
/ PROJECT
An effective industrial policy for Europe

Migration
/ PROJECT
Future-proofing EU resettlement policies

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