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For the first time, the EU is planning its own commissioner for housing. The Centre for European Policy (cep) considers this step to be sensible in view of the housing shortage, particularly in the urban centres of many member states. However, the expected measures should not be at the expense of free competition.

In the aftermath of Prime Minister Michel Barnier's general policy speech, the new government's ambition to strengthen France's influence within the European Union is clearer than ever, despite its fragility.

The EU's green transformation is based on a few key technologies such as wind power and photovoltaics. In order to reduce existing import dependencies, the EU wants to rely on resilience criteria in public tenders. The Centre for European Policy (cep) believes this to be a sensible approach, but pleads for a more precise implementation.

While the war in Ukraine has significantly affected the EU economy, leading to a severe energy crisis and increased inflation, it has also resulted in a push towards greater strategic autonomy. Yet, as the EU continues its economic, military, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, such a support and the prospect of future enlargement for the country could be challenged by the rise of right-wing populist parties in the European Parliament, following the June 2024 elections. Chances that these parties will be able to form effective coalitions and change EU approach towards Ukraine are limited. Yet, current uncertainties surrounding the U.S. presidential elections as well as a general fatigue towards the Ukrainian issue should result in a close monitoring of the problem.

Increasingly powerful artificial intelligence (AI) systems are presenting politicians and developers with ever greater challenges. How can we ensure that these powerful engines of digitalisation are used safely? The Centre for European Policy (cep) is calling for ethical boundaries and rules to be integrated into the construction of AI systems.

Floods, drought, crop failures: The European Commission warns that Europe is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world. The negative consequences of climate change are already being felt. To make the EU more climate-resilient, the Commission wants to clarify how adaptation measures can be implemented, who is responsible and who will ultimately bear the costs. The Centre for European Policy (cep) welcomes this approach.

As France struggles to break its political deadlock, confusion also reigns over its ability to continue to assert its European vision in order to influence policies in Brussels.

A few weeks ago, we told you that we were part of the T20, a group of 20 think tanks accompanying the G20 summit in Brazil.
 

Migration and asylum policy has long been a central element of the European political agenda, both in the EU and in its member states. In the final months of the last legislative period, the Union agreed on the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, which creates a new European framework for this issue.

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has presented guidelines for her second term of office 2024-2029. She wants to strengthen Europe's competitiveness and promote sustainable innovation. The Centre for European Policy (cep) advises more concrete measures through prioritisation and smart regulation.