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
Since 28 February, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has blocked roughly a fifth of global oil and LNG trade. Qatar Energy declared force majeure on LNG shipments, triggering a fresh spike…
Unless a young European chooses to enlist in the armed forces or works in a national security institution or industry,…
Last Sunday marked International Women’s Day (IWD) – a moment to commemorate both the struggles and the progress made for gender equality and women’s rights internationally. Yet…
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.
Gender, households and the production of irregularity in Europe
How migration, labour and welfare regimes reproduce gendered and intergenerational inequalities
Navigating the European Commission’s MFF Proposal for 2028-2034
Mapping risks and opportunities for cohesion policy and regional development
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.
A Safer ERA: strengthening national frameworks against gender-based violence
- Maria Pilar Aguar Fernandez,
- Marcela Linková,
- Anastasia Bogoslavets,
- Lut Mergaert,
- Raffaela Ebersteiner,
- Jennie Rothwell,
- Magdalena Chrobak-Tatara,
- Maria Bustelo
Reducing vulnerabilities, preserving openness: EU-Japan perspectives on economic security
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.
CEPS Task Force on the Apply AI Strategy
After a regulation period marked by the AI Act, the European Commission is now focusing on applying and scaling up…
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