The European Pillar of Social Rights meets the Nordic model

In November 2017, the European Pillar of Social Rights was adopted at a summit in Gothenburg. While the initiative could lead to some changes, its value is above all symbolic.

Banking Union from a Nordic-Baltic Perspective

At this seminar in Stockholm, 8 March 2019, renowned experts and policymakers will discuss the banking union from a Nordic-Baltic perspective. The seminar is arranged jointly by SIEPS and the Swedish inquiry on potential participation in the banking union.

Doing Good, but Reluctant to Talk About It: The Swedish Riksdag and EU Affairs

The Swedish Riksdag is one of the most powerful parliaments in terms of engagement in EU affairs. It could however do better – by prioritising the most important issues and debating them publicly.

The Nordic-Baltic region in the EU: A loose club of friends

The three Nordic and the three Baltic countries cooperate informally within the EU. While the similarities are important, the differences should not be underestimated. One example is security in the Baltic region – an area where there are shared interests but policy responses based on different experiences.

Upcoming seminars

Banking Union from a Nordic-Baltic Perspective

The creation of the European banking union is a fundamental reform of financial governance in the EU, today comprising centralised supervision and resolution of banks. Even though it currently encompasses the euro area, the development of the banking union is also pertinent to both non-euro member states as well as to other European countries.

At this seminar in Stockholm, 8 March 2019, renowned experts and policymakers will discuss the banking union from a Nordic-Baltic perspective. The seminar is arranged jointly by SIEPS and the Swedish inquiry on potential participation in the banking union.

Upcoming seminars

Friday 8 March: Banking Union from a Nordic-Baltic Perspective

Previous seminars

8 February: The rule of law crisis in Poland

Erik Wennerström and Adam Bodnar

Who leads the EU?

On January 30, Almut Möller gave a talk on the topic "Who leads the EU?"

Almut Möller is Head of the Berlin office together with Joseph Janning, and Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Affairs. Before joining ECFR she led the Europe programme at the German Council on Foreign Relations, and she has published widely on European affairs, foreign and security policy, and Germany's role in the EU.

This seminar was part of a series coorganized by the Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies (SIEPS) and the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI).

Listen to the seminar: Utrikespolitiska Institutet (Ui) podcast

Almut Möller

Democracy and legitimacy in the EU: National or European?

Is differentiated integration driving the EU apart?

Brexit – state of play

The Future of the EU – National Perspectives

How much is our Union worth?

Corruption in the EU. What is the state of corruptive practices and good governance within the European union?

The debate on the future Economic and Monetary Union: Which reforms are conceivable?

Brexit and the future of the EU budget

A Social Europe – what is it really about?

The European Commission at half-time: What has been achieved?

What does Britain want? Brexit and the new political dynamics of the UK

Latest publications

The European Pillar of Social Rights meets the Nordic model

In November 2017, the European Pillar of Social Rights was adopted at a summit in Gothenburg. While the initiative could lead to some changes, its value is above all symbolic.

Doing Good, but Reluctant to Talk About It: The Swedish Riksdag and EU Affairs

The Swedish Riksdag is one of the most powerful parliaments in terms of engagement in EU affairs. It could however do better – by prioritising the most important issues and debating them publicly.

From Pro-European Alliance to Eurosceptic Protest Group? The case of the Visegrad Group

The goal of entering the EU used to unify the Visegrad countries. Today, they are increasingly critical of the EU, especially concerning migration. Behind the unity there are however key differences.

The Future of the Economic and Monetary Union: Reform Perspectives in France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands

In the discussion about EU’s future, a euro area reform is one of the main priorities. Regarding the scope of the reforms, the position defended by Germany will be crucial, but the EMU members’ differing views of the Economic and Monetary Union also need to be considered.

National co-financing of CAP direct payments

The Member States should take greater ownership of EU agricultural policy. A co-financing model would also close the funding gap caused by Brexit, writes Professor Alan Matthews.