Conference: Making enlargement work, again
On 27 September, SIEPS gathered prominent experts to discuss crucial issues regarding EU enlargement. A recording is now available.
European competition law: an overlooked element of the EU’s rule of law toolbox
For a long time, the EU has addressed but so far not prevented systematic violations of the rule of law in the member states. In this analysis, Katalin Cseres argues that EU competition law should be used more actively as part of the rule of law toolbox. (2024:23epa)
Restoring the borderless Schengen area: Mission Impossible?
The Schengen system is in crisis, as it has become increasingly common for member countries to introduce controls at their borders. Can the open borders system be saved? This is the topic of a webinar on 21 November.
Changing transatlantic relations – and what it means for Europe
In an uncertain world, the relationship between Europe and the United States has become more important than ever. At the same time, it is in a state of change. Ahead of the US presidential election, Marianne Riddervold analyses the transatlantic link and discusses ways forward for Europe. (2024:21epa)
Special episode of SIEPS Podcast: Commissioner Věra Jourová on democracy, the rule of law and the future of Europe
In this special episode of Sieps Podcast, Commissioner Věra Jourová is interviewed. The podcast was recorded during EU Days in Lund and focuses on Jourová's ten years as Commissioner, the EU's core values and democratic challenges.
Fit for 35 Forum
The EU is likely to eventually have up to thirty-five members and will need to adapt to accommodate them. SIEPS asks leading experts what the Union can or should do to be ‘Fit for 35’.
How did Europe vote?
On 10 June, SIEPS hosted a webinar to summarize the results of the European Parliament elections. With Simon Hix, Cecilia Malmström, Daniela Schwarzer and Valentin Kreilinger. A recording is available.
Recent publications in English
Adjusting the CAP for new EU Members: Lessons from Previous Enlargements
Agriculture will be a particularly difficult issue for the forthcoming enlargement of the EU. In this analysis professor emeritus Alan Matthews draws lessons from previous enlargements and considers possible options for the EU. (2024:20epa)
From Marginal to Central: the Foreign and Security Dimension of EU Enlargement Policy
In the wake of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, EU enlargement acquired a renewed impetus: the security of both aspiring and existing members. Barbara Lippert explores how this put foreign and security policy at the heart of the accession process. (2024:18epa)
Strengthening State Capacity: Lessons for the EU's Next Enlargement
EU membership is transformational but also highly demanding. Visnja Vukov (University of Vienna) considers how the EU can strengthen state capacity in candidate countries so that they are ready to join and flourish as members. (2024:19epa)
A new political landscape: Europe after the elections
The 2024 European Parliament elections saw a general shift to the political right. At the same time, the results point to both fragmentation and continuity. In this early assessment, political scientists Simon Hix (EUI), Göran von Sydow and Valentin Kreilinger (SIEPS) analyse the outcome of the elections and consider the consequences for the politics and policies of the EU. (2024:16epa)
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Fit for 35 Forum
A new SIEPS forum where experts from research, policy and think tanks present their thoughts on EU reform and enlargement in short texts.
Enlargement will only succeed if the EU embraces more flexibility
May 2024 • Schwarzer Daniela
Enlargement policy has been re-discovered as the most powerful tool to stabilize the EU’s neighbourhood. Professor Daniela Schwarzer argues that enlargement will only be successful if the EU becomes more flexible in integrating new members and in its functioning, while enhancing legitimacy and protecting its basic principles more forcefully. (15 May)
Gradual EU integration: limits to an à la carte approach
April 2024 • Blockmans Steven
While new plans for the gradual integration of candidate countries may help to speed up their accession process in certain policy sectors and serve EU interests, Steven Blockmans argues that such advances should be firmly anchored in the formal framework of membership negotiations and checked against comprehensive reforms of the rule of law and public administration. (24 April)