Eric Maurice
Eric Maurice
Policy Analyst

Eric Maurice is a Policy Analyst in the European Politics and Institutions programme.

Before joining the EPC, he was head of the Brussels office of the Robert Schuman Foundation, a French think tank, where he worked on EU institutional developments, rule of law and strategic issues. Prior to that, he was a journalist for almost 20 years. He spent a long time at Courrier International, a weekly news magazine in Paris, where he successively followed French affairs, US domestic and foreign policy, and UK affairs. He then held the positions of Europe Editor and Editor-in-Chief in charge of Presseurop, a European project for a multilingual news website on European affairs.

After moving to Brussels, he was Editor-in-Chief of the EUobserver news website, where he followed in particular the 2015 Greek crisis and Brexit negotiations. He covered European Councils and the work of the EU Council presidencies.

Eric holds a MPhil in Contemporary History of International Relations from the Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne University and graduated from the Paris Higer School of Journalism. He is also an alumni from the Executive Course in European Studies of France’s National School of Administration (ENA) and from France’s Institute of Advanced Studies in National Defence (IHEDN).

PROGRAMME

European Politics and Institutions

PROJECTS

EP Elections Task Force
REGROUP project
More diverse than united? The European Parliament Election Project – A comparative analysis of the EU elections 2024

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EU institutions and governance, future of Europe, rule of law, democracy, France, strategic agenda

CURRENT POSITIONS

Policy Analyst

EDUCATION

MPhil in Contemporary History of International Relations, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University
MA in Journalism, Paris Higher School of Journalism
BA in Contemporary History, University of Poitiers

LANGUAGES

French, English, German, Spanish

EPC ROUND-UP
Mar 13, 2026
by Alberto-Horst Neidhardt, Amanda Paul, Eric Maurice, Paul Taylor, Almut Möller, Emma Woodford, Stefan Šipka, Paweł Świeboda, Varg Folkman, Elixabete Arrieta, Mihai Sebastian Chihaia
COMPENDIUM
Mar 02, 2026
by Johannes Greubel, Talisa Mazzoni, Liza Saris, Vanna Curin, Ana Berdzenishvili, Berta López Domènech, Eric Maurice, Svitlana Taran
COMPENDIUM
Jul 17, 2025
by Philipp Lausberg, Liza Saris, Samuel Goodger, Danielle Brady, Fabian Zuleeg, Anna Crawford, Annalisa Buscaini, Brooke Moore, Eric Maurice, Helena Hahn, Svitlana Taran, Georg Riekeles
EPC ROUND-UP
Feb 26, 2025
by Nicoletta Pirozzi, Eric Maurice, Maria Skóra, Hennadiy Maksak
COMPENDIUM
Jan 16, 2025
by Eric Maurice, Johannes Greubel, Elizabeth Kuiper
REPORT
Oct 03, 2024
by Eric Maurice, Marc-Olivier Padis, Daniel Schade, Sophie Pornschlegel, Maria Skóra
DISCUSSION PAPER
Jun 25, 2024
by Eric Maurice, Brooke Moore, Berta López Domènech, Laura Rayner
NEWS
Jun 19, 2024
by Eric Maurice, Philipp Lausberg
Hungarian Elections

Interview of the Hungarian Elections.

Radio France
May 25, 2026
With: Eric Maurice
Hungarian Elections Interview

Interview concerning the Hungarian Elections.

Radio France
May 25, 2026
With: Eric Maurice
La méthode von der Leyen pour élaborer le budget européen 2028-2034 critiquée de toute part

La présentation du prochain cadre financier pluriannuel a été entourée d'une grande confusion, mercredi et le projet a essuyé de sévères critiques. La façon dont il a été préparé, par la garde rapprochée de la présidente de la Commission, n'y est peut-être pas étrangère.

La Libre Belgique
Jul 17, 2025
With: Eric Maurice
Union européenne : un projet de budget historique de 2000 milliards d’euros pour la période 2028-2034, déjà critiqué

"C’est une manière de savoir à la fois quelles sont les priorités politiques de l’Union et quels sont les moyens qu’elle se donne pour les réaliser", commente Eric Maurice, analyste au European Policy Centre, un institut de recherche européen indépendant.

RTBF Actus
Jul 16, 2025
With: Eric Maurice
Von der Leyen esquive la censure du Parlement européen mais doit faire des concessions

« La plénière de cette semaine débouche sur un Parlement européen encore plus fragmenté et moins stable. Cela aura un effet sur le travail législatif avec des groupes plus enclins à se crisper sur leurs positions et des compromis plus difficiles à trouver », estime Eric Maurice, de l'EPC (European Policy Centre), dans une note qui s'intitule « la dissolution de la coalition européenne qui n'a jamais existé ». Selon lui, la plateforme des partis du centre formée en juillet 2024 était dès le départ une illusion.

Les Échos
Jul 10, 2025
With: Eric Maurice
Pourquoi l’Union européenne bascule de plus en plus à droite

Un an après des élections européennes qui ont marqué un net virage à droite, les signes d’un glissement se multiplient. Tant au Parlement que dans les Etats membres et à la Commission.

Le Soir
Jul 01, 2025
With: Eric Maurice
Ett år efter valet: ”Högerns nya maktställning har förändrat politiken”

Högervridningen i förra årets EU-val har kastat om såväl maktbalansen i parlamentet som de politiska prioriteringarna. ”Högergruppen EPP:s inflytande är massivt”, säger Eric Maurice, policyanalytiker på tankesmedjan European Policy Centre.

Altinget
Jun 09, 2025
With: Eric Maurice
Μπορεί η Ευρώπη να αποφύγει τον εμπορικό πόλεμο;

Ο Ερίκ Μορίς, αναλυτής Eυρωπαϊκής Πολιτικής και Θεσμών του European Policy Center στις Βρυξέλλες, συμφωνεί ως προς αυτό, υπενθυμίζοντας ότι το πρώτο εξάμηνο του 2025 «θα αρχίσουν οι συζητήσεις για τον επόμενο πολυετή προϋπολογισμό, για την περίοδο 2028-2034, με βασικό ερώτημα πώς θα χρηματοδοτηθούν οι κύριες προτεραιότητες της Ε.Ε. – άμυνα, κλιματική και ενεργειακή μετάβαση, καινοτομία στις ψηφιακές τεχνολογίες».

Kathimerini
Jun 01, 2025
With: Eric Maurice
Giorgia Meloni walks diplomatic tightrope between Brussels and Washington

Italy’s prime minister will defend the EU in talks over Trump’s tariffs and then welcome JD Vance in Rome — part of a difficult bid to court both camps

The Times
Apr 15, 2025
With: Eric Maurice
Nach Urteil: "Radikalisiert sich Le Pens Partei ähnlich wie die AfD oder Orban?"

PARIS/BRÜSSEL. Politikexperte Eric Maurice sieht den Rassemblement National (RN) nach dem Urteil gegen Frontfrau Le Pen auf dem Scheideweg, wie er im OÖN-Interview sagt.

OÖNachrichten
Apr 05, 2025
With: Eric Maurice
Die Auswirkungen des Urteils auf die EU: "Le Pen steht am Scheideweg"

After the conviction of its front woman, the Rassemblement National could become radicalized, says political analyst Eric Maurice. This is also internationally significant because of Trump and Putin.

Salzburger Nachrichten
Apr 03, 2025
With: Eric Maurice
Armement : Bruxelles veut inciter les États à acheter européen

L'Europe, qui va augmenter son budget défense, va investir des centaines de milliards d'euros pour s'armer. Mais auprès de qui se fournir ? La question reste épineuse.

France 2
Mar 20, 2025
With: Eric Maurice
Le Canada peut-il adhérer à l’Union européenne ? La réponse se trouve dans l’article 49

44 % des Canadiens seraient favorables à l’idée de rejoindre l’Union européenne. Est-ce possible selon les traités européens ?

Ouest France
Mar 18, 2025
With: Eric Maurice
EU Commission von der Leyen II: 100 days and counting

For an in-depth analysis of the new European Commission’s first 100 days in office and what’s in store for the next five years, the European Newsroom spoke to Eric Maurice – Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre (EPC) – and Karel Lannoo – Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS).

European Newsroom
Mar 10, 2025
With: Eric Maurice
Maurice: Po šokové terapii od Trumpa souhlasí i spořivé státy EU s utrácením na obranu

Podle Erica Maurice to jsou symbolicky i politicky důležitá rozhodnutí. Ale zatím není jasné, kolik peněz nakonec země EU do obrany skutečně investují.„Nevíme, kolik zemí bude reálně ochotno si ty peníze půjčit, protože by to samozřejmě musely později vrátit. Uvidíme, kdo bude připraven dělat další dluhy. Stále je to politická volba členských zemí,“ konstatuje Maurice.

Cesky Rozhlas
Mar 10, 2025
With: Eric Maurice
Keir Starmer et Emmanuel Macron, le nouveau couple fort européen sur lequel s’appuie Volodymyr Zelensky

Avec leur plan pour faire cesser les combats en Ukraine, le premier ministre britannique et le président français s’imposent en duo crédible et devancent l’UE, dont les initiatives sont menacées par des blocages. Mais il reste à convaincre Donald Trump.

Le Temps
Mar 03, 2025
With: Eric Maurice
Allemagne: le successeur d’Olaf Scholz attendu comme le père Noël par les Européens

« C’était un chancelier faible personnellement et politiquement, qui a été assez passif, si bien que son pays n’a plus été en capacité de porter une vision claire, remarque Eric Maurice, analyste au Centre de politique européenne, un think tank bruxellois.

L’Opinion
Feb 20, 2025
With: Eric Maurice
«Ursula von der Leyen échappe à son créateur» : comment Emmanuel Macron a perdu pied à Bruxelles

Eric Maurice was interviewed by Le Figaro on Macron's relationship with Brussels, specifically its fractured relationship with Ursula von der Leyen in these turbulent times.

Read it here.

Dec 16, 2024
INTERVIEW
Les Patriotes pour l’Europe n’auront pas le poids qu’ils espèrent au Parlement européen
Eric Maurice was quoted in Geneva daily Le Temps about the new far-right group in the European Parliament and the influence it could have.

Read here!
Jul 11, 2024
INTERVIEW
What's next for France after unprecedented legislative elections
Eric Maurice was interviewed by The Parliament Magazine on the outcome of the French elections and what that might mean for the country.

Read here!
Jul 10, 2024
INTERVIEW
French elections second round: special coverage
Eric Maurice was live on Euronews’ French elections night to comment and analyse the results.

Watch here!
Jul 07, 2024
VIDEO
Far-right tenants in the apartment building
Eric Maurice was quoted in a piece by Greek daily Kathimerini on how a Macron-Bardela "co-habitation" would affect developments in the European Union.

Read here!
Jul 07, 2024
INTERVIEW
RTÉ Nine O'Clock News
Eric Maurice was interviewed by Ireland’s RTÉ ahead of the second round of the French elections about the impact on the EU of a possible victory of the far-right (report from 18’’35’).

Watch here!:
Jul 04, 2024
INTERVIEW
Un coup de Poker "à la française"
In a report by European TV channel Arte, Eric Maurice talks about the possible consequences of Emmanuel Macron's decision to call a snap election.

Watch it here!
Jun 15, 2024
INTERVIEW
Stormy Politics: Macron’s Snap Elections and the Future of the EU
Eric Maurice was interviewed for Euronews' daily podcast about what a far-right government in France would mean for the EU and how political developments will influence the reappointment of Ursula von der Leyen as Commission president.

Read it here!
Jun 11, 2024
INTERVIEW
Europe veers right but centre-ground resists
Eric Maurice analysed the results of the European elections and what they mean for the next EU leadership On Euronews.

Read it here!
Jun 10, 2024
INTERVIEW
Partout en Europe, les agriculteurs restent mobilisés
Eric Maurice was interviewed by Les Echos on the causes and potential impact of the farmers' protests in Europe. 

Read the article here. (In French)
Feb 06, 2024
Les Echos
INTERVIEW
Almost 20 names in running for EU top jobs
Eric Maurice was asked by EUobserver to comment on the prospects and expectations for the upcoming European elections. 

Read the article here.
Feb 06, 2024
EUobserver
INTERVIEW
O čem odloča in o čem ne odloča evropski parlament?
In an interview for the Slovenian daily newspaper, Delo, Eric Maurice explained the role of the European Parliament and its power as an institution of the European Union. 

Read the article here. (In Slovenian)
Feb 01, 2024
Delo
Interview with Lusa
Eric Maurice was interviewed by Lusa on the farmers' protests taking place in Europe and their implications for the European elections. 

Read the article here. (In Portuguese)
Jan 31, 2024
Lusa
INTERVIEW
In France and Elsewhere in Europe, Far Right Feeds on Anti-Migrant Sentiments
Eric Maurice was interviewed by Voice of America on the rise of anti-migrant sentiments in Europe. 

Read the article here.
Jan 25, 2024
Voice of America
INTERVIEW
France’s Valérie Hayer to be president of EU liberal group Renew
Eric Maurice was interviewed by Euractiv on the future of Renew Europe ahead of the European elections. 

Read the article here.
Jan 24, 2024
Euractiv
INTERVIEW
Debate over EU liberals’ leadership heats up
Euric Maurice was interviewed by Euractiv on the fate of Renew Europe after Séjourné’s departure. 

Read the article here.
Jan 17, 2024
Euractiv
INTERVIEW
Interview with Le Soir
Eric Maurice was interviewed by Le Soir on Charles Michel's decision to run in the European elections and quit his position in the European Council. 

Read the article here. (In French)
Jan 17, 2024
Le Soir
INTERVIEW
Michel's demise in the European Council is not a catastrophe. Leaders won't let Orbán lead summits, says Brussels expert
Eric Maurice was interviewed by Cesky Rozhlas, the Czech public radio, on Charles Michel's decision to run in the EU elections and the process of renewing the EU top jobs. 

Listen to the report here. (In Czech)
Jan 15, 2024
Cesky Rozhlas
INTERVIEW
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