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

 

2025

cepInput: EU Quantum Strategy: Europe Has the Potential – Now it Needs a Plan

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.

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2025

cepAdhoc: Feedback on the Third Draft of the GPAI CoP

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.

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2025

cepAdhoc: Omnibus I: Revision of the Supply Chain Directive

With the Omnibus I package, the EU Commission aims to simplify EU legislation on supply chains. The Centre for European Policy (cep) welcomes individual relief measures, but warns that despite the proposed changes, the bureaucratic burden on the companies affected remains too high.

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2025

cepStudy: Expansion of Digital and Energy Network Infrastructures

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.

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2025

cepAdhoc: Security and Trust: An Unsolvable Digital Dilemma?

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.

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2025

cepAdhoc: Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry

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.

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2025

cepAdhoc: The EU Action Plan for Affordable Energy

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.

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2025

cepAdhoc: EU Trade Diplomacy Towards Latin America

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.

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2025

cepInput: German Federal Elections: Europe Remains a Minor Matter

The Centres for European Policy Network (cep) has analysed the European policy plans of the parties for the Bundestag elections. The result: Europe hardly plays a role, even though the EU is currently facing its biggest existential crisis in decades and Germany's prosperity and security are directly affected. The think tank demands that the next German government must urgently put Europe centre stage.

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2025

cepInput: Guarding the Gates: EU Strategy for Safer Payment Market and Fraud Prevention

Whether instant payments or cross-border transactions: The digitalisation of the financial sector is progressing rapidly. It offers advantages - but also harbours risks, such as cyber-attacks exploiting security vulnerabilities. The Centre for European Policy (cep) has analysed the challenges. The new study outlines how the EU can counter these risks with robust regulation.

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