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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 Publication

Roadmap towards a common defence for Europe

Analysing eight governance models

CEPS Publication

Roadmap towards a common defence for Europe

Analysing eight governance models

CEPS Publication

Roadmap towards a common defence for Europe

Analysing eight governance models

CEPS Publication

Roadmap towards a common defence for Europe

Analysing eight governance models

CEPS Publication

Roadmap towards a common defence for Europe

Analysing eight governance models

CEPS Expert commentaries

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

28 Aug 2025

Mario Draghi, the former head of the ECB and author of the now infamous (at least in Brussels) Draghi report,…

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27 Aug 2025

Sweden has quietly achieved what the EU still struggles to build – booming capital markets, active retail investors, thriving SME…

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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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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.

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The state of affairs in Serbia and EU membership prospects – is there an alternative?

Perspectives from the political opposition and civil society

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Where
CEPS
Place du Congrès 1, Bruxelles, Belgique
Speakers
  • Zdravko Ponoš,
  • Borko Stefanović,
  • Dragana Đurica,
  • More speakers to be confirmed
The state of affairs in Serbia and EU membership prospects – is there an alternative?
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A roadmap towards a common defence for Europe

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Global value chains restructuring challenges: towards a new normal trade policy

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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.

A European pillar within NATO
Ongoing Task Force
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01 Sep 2025 - 03 Mar 2026

A European pillar within NATO

Europe stands at a critical juncture in its security and defence trajectory. The geopolitical environment has grown significantly more volatile,…

01 Jan 2025 - 01 Jan 2029

AI4Gov-X

Advanced digital skills are key to Europe's technological and economic future. These vital competencies -…

01 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028

AIOLIA

Years 2023–2024 were marked by the arrival of AI regulation around the world, including the…

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