Europe’s Social Revival: From Gothenburg to Next Generation EU

November 2023 • Bokhorst David , Schreurs Sven

Analysis

At the Gothenburg summit in 2017, EU leaders agreed on a set of principles to strengthen citizens' social rights and reduce inequalities within the Union. In this analysis, political scientists David Bokhorst and Sven Schreurs consider EU social and economic policymaking since the summit. They find that there has been a substantive change and reflect on whether it is likely to endure. (2023:14epa)

The Rule of Law in the EU: Crisis and Solutions

June 2023 • von Bogdandy Armin , Claes Monica , Groussot Xavier , Kelemen R. Daniel , Kochenov Dimitry , Lenaerts Koen , Manners Ian , Moberg Andreas , Morijn John , Nergelius Joakim , Reichel Jane , Rosas Allan , Sajó András , Spieker Luke Dimitrios , Scheppele Kim Lane , Wójcik Anna , Zemskova Anna , Södersten Anna , Hercock Edwin

Report

The EU Treaties proclaim the rule of law to be one of the Union’s founding values. Ongoing violations of it are therefore a major concern. In this SIEPS anthology, prominent legal scholars, political scientists and practitioners consider the scale of problem and examine attempted and potential solutions. (2023:1op)

Open Strategic Autonomy: New Challenges for the EU’s Common Commercial Policy

June 2023 • Herrmann Christoph

Analysis

The global economy and international trade have changed significantly since the fall of the Berlin wall. In this analysis, Christoph Herrmann (University of Passau) outlines how the EU has responded to the new geo-economic situation. He argues that while pursuing strategic autonomy is reasonable, in doing so the EU risks overstepping the bounds of legality. (2023:9epa)

A New Phase in EU Climate Geopolitics: Steps Forward and Back

June 2023 • Youngs Richard

Analysis

For the EU, climate policy is a source of economic growth and modernisation, but also an integral part of its common foreign and security policy; its geopolitics. In this European Policy Analysis, Richard Youngs (University of Warwick) takes stock of the EU’s thinking and action on climate geopolitics, noting the impacts – positive and negative – of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (2023:8epa)

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