External publications
The EU Rule of Law Mechanisms – a Basis of EU Identity
Human rights and democracy are at the core of the EU treaties. Article 2 of the Lisbon Treaty states that “the Union is founded on the values for human dignity, […]
Internal EU policies
Publications
A Safe and Sovereign Europe in a Changing Global Context
The Egmont Royal Institute for International Relations, with support of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in collaboration with the Representation of the European Commission in Belgium, has organised […]
Defence of Democracy: a Discussion on Democracy and the Path Ahead for a Culture of Participation
On the occasion of the European Commission’s release of the Defence of Democracy package (DoD) on 12 December 2023, the Egmont Institute – together with the G1000 – organised a […]
Breaking the Cycle: The Need for Better Integrated Responses in Neglected Crises
The magnitude of the humanitarian funding gap soars each year, leaving an increasing number of people with no assistance. In 2023, only 35% of the $56bn global appeal was covered, […]
Inviting Non-DAC Perspectives to the Funding Gap Discussion – The Need for a Paradigm Shift
The magnitude of the humanitarian funding gap raises major concerns regarding the viability of the aid system as we know it. It threatens millions of persons from having their most […]
Commentaries
The Future of European Humanitarian Aid
In an increasingly difficult global geopolitical context, the European Union (EU) stands at a pivotal crossroads: current developments could lead towards a logic of confrontation between blocs in which the […]