Thinking ahead for Europe

CEPS Expert commentaries

Our expert commentaries offer timely and succinct analysis of current events and opinion on the key developments in Europe

25 Aug 2025

By all appearances, Europe is doubling down on its green ambitions. But scratch the surface, and a different picture emerges:…

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14 Aug 2025

The optics of this week’s planned Alaska meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are deeply…

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29 Jul 2025

After months of uncertainty and escalating rhetoric, a new EU-US trade deal has finally been announced. Under the deal, a…

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25 Jul 2025

Europe is facing a defining moment in its approach to science, research and innovation. As geopolitical tensions mount and investment…

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18 Jul 2025

Since November 2024, Serbia has experienced a huge wave of anti-government protests. As students and citizens continue to pump up…

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