Building European defence: an architect and a bank
If a set of investors plan a grand apartment building in which they can each afford just one apartment, they need an architect to design a building that is both […]
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Ukraine putinised: the greatest external challenge to the European Union since 1989
The EU tends to react urgently to the Ukrainian crisis, which is normal. However, this crisis is in many ways the most challenging since 1989. It thus requires a lot of analysis […]
Partners in crime? The EU, its strategic partners and international organised crime
Organised crime is a major security challenge. The EU has become an important actor in justice and home affairs at the European level, facilitating cooperation between member states. However, criminal […]
The European Union: a new security actor?
Security considerations were at the heart of the European project, but the European Union has started to develop fully-fledged security policies only in recent years. At this stage, the EU […]
The voting behaviour of Belgian MEPs during 16 key votes: What lessons from the 2009-2014 legislature?
This Working Paper focuses on the voting behaviour of the Belgian Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) during the 2009-2014 legislative term. It discusses the general voting behaviour of the […]
The European elections: what is at stake for the citizens? An analysis of the EU’s legitimacy and policy challenges
From 22 to 25 May 2014, citizens across the EU will decide the shape of the next European Parliament. In the past, European elections often received little attention from the […]