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
Suppose vast quantities of Europeans’ digital data were being sent every few days to a foreign power that has threatened…
In the wake of the Draghi report and the EU Competitiveness Compass, ‘competitiveness’ is again dominating debates about the present…
We’re undergoing a global transformation marked by competition for resources, value chain shifts, geopolitical tensions, humanitarian crises, climate change and…
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.
Unpacking the fediverse
What it is, why it matters – and how it could cause a major headache for the DSA
Generative AI and foundation models in the EU
Uptake, opportunities, challenges, and a way forward
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.
Creating a premium market for critical raw materials: what policy options?
closed-door roundtable
The geopolitics of the Clean Industrial Deal: new guidance for EU energy security and diplomacy
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.
Ukraine’s agricultural recovery
Ukraine’s agricultural sector has long been a cornerstone of its economy and a key player in both European and global…
EU R&I and Health Policy to Tackle Global Challenges
The three-year project is aimed at enhancing CEPS research activities in the fields of research…
A Wood-to-Wood Cascade Upcycling Valorisation Approach (W2W)
The W2W project will produce and validate a comprehensive framework for multi-dimensional cascade valorisation of…
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