American sanctions and European sovereignty
‘We Europeans cannot accept that a foreign power – even our closest friend and ally – makes decisions over our legitimate trade with another country. This is a basic element […]
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The EU Enters the Geoeconomic Arena
This post discusses the newly agreed EU legislation on an investment screening mechanism in light of the ever-increasing convergence between states’ security and economic concerns. The EU-China investment relationship is […]
Endorsing Brexit or preparing for ‘No Deal’? A Belgian perspective
What are we to make of the Withdrawal Agreement and the Political Declaration outlining the future relationship between the EU and the UK? This European Policy Brief explores the current […]
More room for European agencies in the EU decision-making process?
The European institutions are not always able to address crises in a timely manner due to the cumbersome decision-making process. European agencies often provide the most
Commentaries
State of the Union Commentary: From political to indispensable Commission?
Earlier today, European Commission president Jean Claude Juncker delivered his fourth and final State of the Union in the European Parliament. Somewhat contrary to previous editions, Juncker delivered a highly […]
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La caisse à outils que tous les citoyens devraient connaître pour participer à la démocratie européenne
Les citoyens ne voudront bien s’impliquer davantage dans le projet européen que si leur point de vue est sérieusement pris en compte. À moins d’un an des élections européennes, les […]