Swedish Institute for
European Policy Studies
European Defence Under the Treaties
Escalating geopolitical challenges and threats have led to an intensified defence collaboration within the EU, an area essentially controlled by the Member States. This analysis examines the constitutional framework for defence policy initiatives at EU level and concludes that there is a mismatch between the Treaties and the current political reality.
Read and download the analysis here
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European Policy Analysis
The European Commission has proposed a tougher and more coherent system for returning irregular migrants. SIEPS migration policy expert Bernd Parusel examines the proposal in a wider context and notes controversial elements but no magic cure to long-standing problems.
Bernd Parusel
May 2025
Perspective
Valentin Kreilinger
April 2025
Perspective
Johannes Jarlebring
April 2025
European Policy Analysis
Gabriella Sanchez
March 2025
European Policy Analysis
Valentin Kreilinger
May 2025
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