Feb 1, 2021 · Founded in Brussels in 1983, CEPS is a leading think tank and forum for debate on EU affairs, with an exceptionally strong in-house research capacity and an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world.

Nov 13, 2024 · CEPS recently published 11 publications that are part of our special series ‘The EU’s path to 2030 – defining priorities for a stronger Union’.Each of our research units were asked to provide their insights on key policy issues, offering guidance, analysis and recommendations for EU policymakers for the new European political mandate – and beyond.

Jan 29, 2025 · We are very happy to publish our Annual Report 2024. It showcases CEPS activities and achievements throughout the year, including on CEPS' research priorities, the role we've played in the political and policy arenas, as well as our most prominent 2024 publications, events and projects.

Cybersecurity@CEPS SUMMIT 2024 New wine in new bottles: what’s next for Europe’s Cybersecurity Agenda? Ursula von der Leyen, in the Political Guidelines of the new Commission, stated that ‘[o]ur focus must now be on implementing what we have agreed [over the last five years], working closely with all stakeholders and focusing on our big challenges.’

Dec 10, 2024 · COP29 left many disappointed, seen by many as a choice between failure and disaster. Fair criticism but the Paris Agreement is still delivering as it was designed to do – namely a bottom-up, consensus-driven framework. While COP29 was mainly seen as a stepping stone to COP30, when updated national climate plans are expected to be

In the 2024-2029 institutional cycle, the EU will roll out a new plan to support sustainable competitiveness while meeting its climate ambitions. Which will be the key priorities in the climate policy domain? How can we avoid that the EU loses its competitive edge in green technologies? What lessons can be drawn from COP29? In

Nov 4, 2024 · Sustaining the current progress towards a Capital Markets Union (CMU) requires both strong political commitment and high prioritisation. While integration is often cited as a key objective, the more fundamental issue for EU capital markets is their limited depth rather than integration alone. Unlike more market-based financial systems, the EU’s financial system …

Oct 1, 2024 · CEPS is pleased to announce the launch of a special series ‘The EU’s path to 2030’, where each of our research units were asked to provide their insights on key policy issues, offering guidance and recommendations for EU policymakers throughout the new European mandate up until 2030 (and sometimes beyond). The contributions to this series offer a …

Dec 16, 2024 · In 2023, the share of enterprises experiencing problems because of late payments in the EU experienced its highest increase in the past five years. Average payment periods seem to have deteriorated, albeit more on Business to Business (B2B) than on Government to Business (G2B) transactions. Regardless, governments continue paying later than businesses and …

As 2024 begins, the EU appears to be in the eye of a perfect storm. There is no shortage of potential disruptions awaiting the Union in 2024. Major developments include war in Ukraine and now in the Middle East; a looming economic recession in many Member States; the prospects for enlargement and the opportunities for Treaty reform that will come with it; the prospect of …