The new context of the agricultural debate in Europe
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union (EU) was created in the early 1960s. During its first three decades, it was very successful, and European agriculture produced large […]
European Affairs
Located in Brussels at the heart of EU political decision-making, the European Affairs Programme provides in-depth as well as policy-oriented analyses on a wide range of themes of relevance to EU and Belgian policy makers. Topics that are – or ought to be – central to the EU policy debate are given special attention. Aside from a constant focus on institutional matters, various substantive EU policies dominate the Programme’s research agenda, such as the Green Deal, the digital agenda, the consolidation of an inclusive social model, the protection of people and the defence of rights, and the promotion of Europe’s interests in the world.
The Programme also deals extensively and in a forward-looking way with the impact of the multiple crises the EU has had to address over the last decade. They all had an impact on its policies, its decision-making processes, and more generally its architecture, which is proof of the resilience of the European project.
With the aim of reaching the broadest audience possible, the European Affairs Programme seeks to share its expertise and stimulate the debate through a variety of publications as well as by organizing round tables, expert-seminars, and conferences.
Publications
Concurrence et différenciation des présidences : Les nouveaux défis institutionnels
Studia Diplomatica
Vol. LXI, Issue 2 (2008): Migration and development. Global governance
MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT – Unfolding the benefits of the migration and development nexus, Rik Coolsaet – The Global Forum on Migration and Development: a new path for global governance?, Romeo […]
De oranje knipperlichten van ons leger
De erfenis die België meedraagt, is dat de beloofde budgettaire stabiliteit nooit gerealiseerd werd. Geen enkel hervormingsplan, het huidige incluis, kon volledig uitgevoerd worden in De Morgen, 15 Apr. 2008. (Photo credit: saigneurdeguerre, […]
Studia Diplomatica
Vol. LXI, Issue 1 (2008): The climate change challenge: international, European and Belgian aspects
– Climate change: what are the implications for the international system and the European Union?, Franklin Dehousse and Tania Zgajewski. – The European Union emission Trading Scheme, Niels B. Bekkhus […]
The Kyoto policy of Belgium
Since the start of negotiations on the Kyoto Protocol, the Belgian authorities have always taken a favourable position towards an ambitious climate change regime, both at international and European level. […]