Belgium’s Take on EU Big Bang Enlargement: More Europeans means More Europe
The year 2024 is to be marked as a historic year for the enlargement of the EU. Following the Russian war of aggression towards Ukraine, the question of the enlargement […]
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
External publications
D. Trump or the Emperor Strikes Back
The accession of Donald Trump to the American presidency on January 20 is likely to upset the grand strategy put in place by the Biden administration. Despite a certain degree […]
From Report to Reality: Moving Beyond Draghi’s Vision
On 6 December 2024, the Egmont Institute and the FPS Foreign Affairs organized a conference “From Report to Reality: Moving Beyond Draghi’s Vision”. Through a series of keynote speeches and […]
The EU Campaign against Gender Stereotypes: Ideas, Interests and Individual Freedom
It is a sad fact that inequalities between men and women are still prevalent in the EU and impacts on numerous aspects of women’s lives (pay gap, domestic violence, childcare, […]
Commentaries
Forbidden Targets: The Endangered Work of Humanitarians Protecting Civilians in Gaza
The protection of civilians in conflict is a pressing global issue and is closely linked to the safety and efforts of humanitarian workers. Recent journalistic, United Nations (UN), and NGO […]
Commentaries
The Road Ahead: Rethinking the Transatlantic Partnership
Recent elections in the EU and the US are poised to reshape political dynamics and redefine key areas of cooperation. For the EU, the US election outcome is a stark […]