Thinking ahead for Europe
Founded in Brussels in 1983, CEPS is a leading think tank and forum for debate on EU affairs, with an exceptionally strong in-house research capacity and an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world.
CEPS In Brief
Read timely and succinct analysis on current events and opinion pieces commentating on the latest developments in Europe.
Concluding the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment would mean cementing a trade relationship on a level playing field between two of the…
The Next Generation EU (NGEU) recovery response to the Covid-19 crisis, one of the most ambitious EU integration projects so…
Both the European Commission and European Parliament now support raising the EU’s emissions reduction target for 2030, although they do…
Latest Publications
CEPS produces research papers and reports on current and upcoming policy challenges. Browse through the latest publications on right or click on the button to view all our publications.
Cross-border data access in criminal proceedings and the future of digital justice
Navigating the current legal framework and exploring ways forward within the EU and across the Atlantic
EU Trade and Investment Policy since the Treaty of Lisbon
Achievements and future priorities
In the Name of COVID-19
An Assessment of the Schengen Internal Border Controls and Travel Restrictions in the EU
CEPS Events
CEPS organises various types of events for its members and the public. Browse through the forthcoming events below or click on the button to view all our events.
CEPS Videos on YouTube
A selection of some of our latest videos. You can find more on our youtube channel.
Latest Projects & Task Forces
As one of the few think tanks in Brussels covering most European policy areas, CEPS offers exchanges, provides insights on and potential solutions for EU policy-making through our projects and task forces.
The New Industrial Strategy for Europe
CEPS is launching a new and ambitious Task Force on EU Industrial Policy after the pandemic. On March 10, 2020,…
BATModel
Economy-wide assessments of regional trade agreements often fall short of capturing the complexity of agri-food…
EUSOCIALCIT
The EU-funded EUSOCIALCIT project will review policies to boost European social citizenship. It will develop…
Explore our Membership Services
The challenges facing Europe have never been so great … nor the stakes so high. Join CEPS and make a vital contribution to the debate.
Corporate Membership
Designed for multinational corporations and other large and medium-sized companies, our corporate membership gives access to state-of-the-art research and participation in a dynamic forum for networking and exchanging ideas.
Institutional Membership
CEPS offers its institutional membership to diplomatic missions and embassies, trade associations, NGOs, universities and regional offices.
Grant
In lieu of membership, some organisations prefer to contribute to and participate in CEPS’ activities by awarding us an annual grant.