Publications Archive

Despite the financial crisis, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, economic relations between the EU and North America have proven remarkably resilient. However, growing geopolitical tensions and increasing pressure from the United States call for a new European strategy. The Centre for European Policy (cep) calls for a trade diplomacy that actively brings Europe’s interests to the transatlantic negotiation table.

Tough global competition, restrictive regulations and high energy costs: in order to achieve the goal of climate neutrality by 2050 despite poorer conditions, the EU must create a level playing field for European industry. The Centre for European Policy (cep) assesses the measures announced by the EU Commission in its Communication on a Clean Industrial Deal.

US tariffs are putting the EU under pressure. At the same time, the dominance of American digital companies on the European market is growing. The Centres for European Policy (cep) is calling for a decisive digital response and proposes a concept for fair and targeted taxation of multinational digital companies as a counterstrategy.

Europe is well positioned in quantum computing – for now. But without an overall strategy, the continent risks losing its software sovereignty. The Centre for European Policy (cep) warns of this gap and calls for open standards, diversification of hardware research, and industrial benchmarks for targeted market development.

Europe's planned code of practice for Artificial Intelligence (AI) could fail. Influenced by major US tech companies, the project risks becoming a meaningless document that merely legitimizes existing practices. The Centre for European Policy (cep) warns that the EU could lose a historic opportunity to establish a global level playing field for safety, responsibility, and competition in AI.

Europe faces major challenges in developing its digital and energy network infrastructure. Without significant investment in modern and cross-border networks, the transition to the green and digital age will not succeed. The Centre for European Policy (cep) has formulated recommendations for an effective investment policy that will drive network expansion without generating new debt.

Police authorities and governments are calling for digital backdoors for investigative purposes - and the EU Commission is listening. The Centre for European Policy (cep) warns against a weakening of digital encryption. The damage to cyber security, fundamental rights and trust in digital infrastructures would be enormous.

Eroding sales markets, competition from China and decarbonisation: the European automotive industry is facing major challenges. Brussels wants to strengthen the industry with a hastily prepared EU action plan. The Centre for European Policy (cep) is calling for a more fundamental approach to supporting the automotive sector.

Electricity, natural gas, renewable energy sources: the EU Commission wants to take action against high energy prices and is proposing solutions with its Affordable Energy Action Plan. The Centre for European Policy (cep) criticises the insufficient focus on market-based measures to strengthen the system integration of renewable energies.

Global trade conflicts, US tariffs and political pressure from Washington: these new geopolitical realities are forcing the EU more than ever to forge new trade partnerships and alliances. For multiple reasons, Latin America is crucial to Europe's economic and environmental future. In a joint study, the Centre for European Policy (cep) and LUISS University in Rome call on the EU to seize the geo-economic opportunity of deeper cooperation with Latin America. The study goes beyond trade policy and advocates for trade diplomacy.