Commentaries
Not Another Geopolitical Commission, Please!
As the European Council is about to entrust Ursula von der Leyen with a second term as President of the European Commission (still to be confirmed by the European Parliament), […]
EU institutional affairs
Publications
External publications
A Reset in EU-UK Relations: If Not Now, When? A Personal View from Brussels
I was sad to see the UK leave the EU. I studied in the UK, and I met my (French) wife at Reading University. I received a British Council scholarship […]
Climate Justice and Human Mobility: Bridging EU Commitments and Policies
The complex interplay between human mobility and climate change has emerged as a pressing global concern, with profound implications for social, economic, and environmental stability. This policy brief examines the […]
EU Elections: National Democracy at Its Cornerstone?
On the eve of the European elections, those who keep a keen eye already know that a big turnaround of the European hemicycle is to be expected, with more than […]
External publications
Belgium: If the Enlargement Process Is Broken, Then Fix It
In closing the last millennium, Belgium’s position was reflected in a joint declaration (along with France and Italy) annexed to the Maastricht Treaty, stating that ‘the strengthening of the institutions […]
External publications
Belgium: “The Third Election”
What do the European Commission, Belgium’s federal government and the country’s regional governments all have in common? Their terms end at the same time. While holding the elections for the […]