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 Expert commentaries
Our expert commentaries offer timely and succinct analysis of current events and opinion on the key developments in Europe
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has repeatedly made the point that the design of the EU’s electricity market urgently…
Looking back over the past few months and setting the EU’s priorities for the coming legislative year can only bring…
The EU is facing an energy crisis. Russia’s de facto embargo on gas exports has sent spot prices on Europe’s…
Latest Publications
CEPS produces research papers and reports on current and upcoming policy challenges. Browse through the latest publications on the right or click to view all our publications.
The Declaration on a Voluntary Solidarity Mechanism and EU Asylum Policy
One Step Forward, Three Steps Back on Equal Solidarity
The Five ‘I’s of EU defence
Inclusive integration for effective investment, innovation and institutions
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.
Building digital resilience: How new technologies can support rebuilding Ukraine and strengthen digital transformation in Eastern Neighbouring countries
Principled Tax Policy: The Future of Pillar Two and Fiscal Federalism in the EU
CEPS Videos on YouTube
A selection of some of our latest videos. You can find more on our youtube channel.
Latest Projects & Task Forces
Through our project exchanges and collaborative Task Force work, we share our research and policy analysis and offer potential solutions for EU policymaking.
C4U
C4U is a holistic interdisciplinary project addressing all the essential elements required for the optimal integration of CO2 capture in…
BATModel
Economy-wide assessments of regional trade agreements often fall short of capturing the complexity of agri-food…
Framework Service Contract for the Provision of External Expertise in the Field of Monetary and Economic Affairs
Monetary Dialogue (2020-2024)
The European Parliament concluded a multiple framework service contract with CEPS for the provision of…
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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
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Institutional Membership
CEPS offers its institutional membership to diplomatic missions and embassies, trade associations, NGOs, universities and regional offices.
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In lieu of membership, some organisations prefer to contribute to and participate in CEPS’ activities by awarding us an annual grant.