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
Giorgia Meloni, the hard-right leader who has just been elected as Italy's prime minister, has a history of pro-Russia sentiment.…
Flexible ‘EU-centricness’ is the key ingredient to ensure the European Political Community’s success
The European Political Community (EPC) – the new platform that unites all 27 EU Member States and 17 non-EU European…
Central banks are busy tightening monetary policy as quickly as they can. Even the usually careful European Central Bank (ECB)…
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.
Enablers and challenges of the digital transition in the EU
Key recommendations for innovative business ecosystems, effective implementation of new rules, and a skilled workforce for the future
Towards a principled level playing field for an open and secure online environment
Regulation, enforcement and oversight of online content moderation in the EU and the United Kingdom
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.
After the CCP Congress: Will China’s approach to the Russia-Ukraine war change?
Intereconomics Annual Conference: De-Globalisation – A New World Order?
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.
EUSOCIALCIT
The EU-funded EUSOCIALCIT project will review policies to boost European social citizenship. It will develop a resource-based, multi-level concept of…
EU-GCC Dialogue on Economic Diversification
The EU-GCC Dialogue on Economic Diversification project initiated its activities in April 2018. Its overall…
C4U
C4U is a holistic interdisciplinary project addressing all the essential elements required for the optimal…
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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.