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Dive into CEPS in focus , our new podcast series delivering concise, insightful analyses on the latest EU policy developments. Each episode features experts commentaries and analyses, bringing the depth of CEPS research straight to your ears. Tune in to stay informed, wherever you are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CEPS hosts CEPS in focus, a news show with 52 episodes published.
The EU-US trade deal promises temporary relief but longer-term pain By Cinzia Alcidi After months of uncertainty and escalating rhetoric, a new EU-US trade deal has finally been announced. Under the deal, a 15% US tariff
Going beyond the ‘EuroStack’ could help the EU build a truly global (open) Science Stack By Stefaan Verhulst Europe is facing a defining moment in its approach to science, research and innovation. As geopolitical tension
The EU’s strategic compromises are blinding it to the ongoing fight for democracy in Serbia By Antigona Imeri Since November 2024, Serbia has experienced a huge wave of anti-government protests. As students and citizens
This week’s motion of censure in the European Parliament was a proxy war By Sophia Russack This week’s motion of censure against President Ursula von der Leyen’s Commission was not about vaccines but rather a proxy war o
Why the EU needs a Special Representative for Global Health By Louise Bengtsson and Hampus Holmer When the Council conclusions on the Global Health Strategy – and disclaimer, one of us helped draft those conclusions – we
For the euro to go global, the EU must match its ambition with real action By Cinzia Alcidi In recent weeks, EU leaders have voiced their support for strengthening the euro’s global role. Christine Lagarde has called for
The EU is at a crossroads – the Global Gateway can still lead the way forward By Ceren Ergenc The second Trump administration has intensified the global reshuffling of geoeconomic alliances following China’s phenomenal i
We have a case of sustainability reporting overload. The EU needs a smarter fix By Apostolos Thomadakis and J. Scott Marcus The EU’s sustainability reporting rules urgently need to be recalibrated. What began as a bold l
EU integration policies are broken – the case of Afghanistani immigrants (especially women) proves this By Shagofah Ghafori Kabul’s fall in August 2021 was a slow-motion tragedy. EU Member States opened their doors, then
The EU’s new International Digital Strategy offers a promising start – but how it’s implemented will determine its ultimate success By Raquel Jorge Ricart and Diana Senczyszyn On 5 June, the European Commission and the E
Could the EU and South Korea be any closer? Time to raise the bar in bilateral ties By Fanny Sauvignon South Korea began 2025 in deep political turmoil following the martial law crisis. Despite its gravity, the episode a
Stop ‘techwashing’ layoffs – and start co-designing the future of work By Laura Nurski In recent weeks, headlines have taken a sharp turn, with Anthropic’s CEO warning that AI could eliminate half of all entry-level whit
To unlock EU-Western Balkans energy investment, we first need accurate emissions data By Christian Egenhofer and Damir Dizdarević The EU is strongly committed to integrating the Western Balkans into its energy and climat
A new EuroMed Pact could reinvigorate EU-MENA relations By James Moran The recent history of the EU’s relations in its ‘southern neighbourhood’ can hardly be called its finest hour. It has been preoccupied with defensive
To retaliate or not to retaliate? Or three reasons why the EU shouldn’t react to US tariffs (at least for now) By Cinzia Alcidi Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ has delivered the highest tariff hike in nearly a century. I
Disk backup to the cloud is a gaping vulnerability in the EU’s security By J. Scott Marcus Suppose vast quantities of Europeans’ digital data were being sent every few days to a foreign power that has threatened military
The EU’s competitiveness drive could turn quality jobs into a mirage By Davide Monaco In the wake of the Draghi report and the EU Competitiveness Compass, ‘competitiveness’ is again dominating debates about the present a
Europe’s retail payments are a success story – we need to keep it that way By Judith Arnal, Fredrik Andersson and Beatriz Pozo We’re undergoing a global transformation marked by competition for resources, value chain shi
In the plutocratic age of ‘broligarchy’, democracy is in deep trouble – but there’s still hope By Julia Pocze The democratic rule of law is badly deteriorating in many parts of the world and those responsible are hiding
With the US leaving the WHO, Europe must urgently increase its global leadership in health preparedness – not weaken it By Alice Orlandini Five years on, Covid-19 taught us the hard way, that health crises can turn our l
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