Publications Archive
This archive contains all documents published by cep over the last few years
- cepAdhoc: Incisive comment on current EU policy issues
- cepPolicyBrief: Concise reviews of EU proposals (Regulations, Directives, Green Papers, White Papers, Communications) – including an executive summary
- cepInput: Impulse to current challenges of EU policies
- cepStudy: Comprehensive examination of EU policy proposals affecting the economy
2024
cepAdhoc: Harris vs. Trump: US Presidential Election and its Implications for the European Union
The US presidential election is completely open. The Centres for European Policy Network (cep) has analysed the consequences of possible election outcomes for Europe. Core thesis: Geopolitically, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are moving away from Europe. With Trump, however, it will be stormier.
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cepInput: Mission Letters for the EU Commission 2024-2029
Between 4 and 12 November, the Commission candidates will have to answer questions before the European Parliament. The touchstone will be the so-called Mission Letters, in which President Ursula von der Leyen assigns tasks and portfolios to the new Commissioners until 2029. The Centre for European Policy (cep) scrutinised the candidates, departments and EU initiatives, particularly with regard to the internal market and competition. The result: many things should have been more ambitious and structured.
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cepInput: Mission Letters: Internal Market and Competition
Between 4 and 12 November, the Commission candidates will have to answer questions before the European Parliament.The touchstone will be the so-called Mission Letters, in which President Ursula von der Leyen assigns tasks and portfolios to the new Commissioners until 2029. The Centre for European Policy (cep) scrutinised the candidates, departments and EU initiatives, particularly with regard to the internal market and competition. The result: many things should have been more ambitious and structured.
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cepInput: Mission Letters: Digital policy
Between 4 and 12 November, the Commission candidates will have to answer questions before the European Parliament. The touchstone will be the so-called Mission Letters, in which President Ursula von der Leyen assigns tasks and portfolios to the new Commissioners until 2029. The Centre for European Policy (cep) scrutinised the candidates, departments and EU initiatives, particularly with regard to the internal market and competition. The result: many things should have been more ambitious and structured.
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cepInput: Mission Letters: Financial Markets
Between 4 and 12 November, the Commission candidates will have to answer questions before the European Parliament. The touchstone will be the so-called Mission Letters, in which President Ursula von der Leyen assigns tasks and portfolios to the new Commissioners until 2029. The Centre for European Policy (cep) scrutinised the candidates, departments and EU initiatives, particularly with regard to the internal market and competition. The result: many things should have been more ambitious and structured.
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Between 4 and 12 November, the Commission candidates will have to answer questions before the European Parliament. The touchstone will be the so-called Mission Letters, in which President Ursula von der Leyen assigns tasks and portfolios to the new Commissioners until 2029. The Centre for European Policy (cep) scrutinised the candidates, departments and EU initiatives, particularly with regard to the internal market and competition. The result: many things should have been more ambitious and structured.
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cepInput: Mission Letters: Industrial Policy
Between 4 and 12 November, the Commission candidates will have to answer questions before the European Parliament. The touchstone will be the so-called Mission Letters, in which President Ursula von der Leyen assigns tasks and portfolios to the new Commissioners until 2029. The Centre for European Policy (cep) scrutinised the candidates, departments and EU initiatives, particularly with regard to the internal market and competition. The result: many things should have been more ambitious and structured.
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cepInput: Mission Letters: Climate, Energy, Environment, Transport
Between 4 and 12 November, the Commission candidates will have to answer questions before the European Parliament. The touchstone will be the so-called Mission Letters, in which President Ursula von der Leyen assigns tasks and portfolios to the new Commissioners until 2029. The Centre for European Policy (cep) scrutinised the candidates, departments and EU initiatives, particularly with regard to the internal market and competition. The result: many things should have been more ambitious and structured.
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cepInput: Towards an Efficient Decarbonization of Heat Use
Whether financing, renovation requirements or a lack of skilled workers: numerous barriers are slowing down Europe's transition to climate-friendly heating technologies such as heat pumps. The Centre for European Policy (cep) is calling for a market-oriented European action plan. The key point is cost reduction.
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cepAdhoc: Rethinking the Roots of the EU’s Housing Crisis: The Case of Italy
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.
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