In a recent expert commentary, Luca Nipius analysed the construction sector's embodied emissions problem and suggested meaningful ways the EU can address the issue. Read his commentary in full here: www.ceps.eu/the-eu-shoul...

Join us on November 13 for a discussion with Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Greece's minister of economy and finance, to explore lessons learned from Greece’s financial recovery and the country's evolving role within the EU. Moderated by Cinzia Aldici 🎙️ Register HERE: www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

A team of eight CEPS researchers have just published a report examining how AI could reshape Europe's innovation systems and labour markets by 2045. Read it here: www.ceps.eu/ceps-publica...

The 28th regime seeks to address the EU's ongoing issues with fragmentation. Apostolos Thomadakis, @judith-arnal.bsky.social, J Scott Marcus, Pol Diestre, and José Salcedo Jimenez have compiled a detailed analysis of the framework. Read it here: www.ceps.eu/ceps-publica...

While expectations are high for #COP30 next week, COP29 left many disappointed. However, as our researchers noted after last year's event, COPs may no longer be fit for purpose - but the game isn't over yet. Refresh your memory with our dedicated commentary here 👉 www.ceps.eu/yes-cop29-wa...

At yesterday's event on Ukraine 🇺🇦 and Moldova's 🇲🇩 EU integration, our speakers discussed the 2025 Enlargement Package and both countries' EU accession targets 🇪🇺 Thank you to our speakers Cristina Gherasimov, Taras Kachka, & Gert Jan Koopman as well as to moderator @tinatinakhvlediani.bsky.social! 🎙️

25 years after it was adopted, the EU's promise to lead by example on the UN's Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda has not materialised. In her new Substack article, Antigona Imeri highlights the EU's inaction and its impact on women and girls. Read it here: cepseu.substack.com/p/its-been-2...

Turkey has become one of the most active middle powers navigating a fragmenting global order. 🇹🇷 In their new policy brief, guest authors Jeffery Mankoff and @muhdansaglam.bsky.social outline how the US and Europe can strengthen cooperation with Turkey. Read it here: www.ceps.eu/ceps-publica...

The EU’s capital markets play a vital role in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship – yet fragmentation persists. On 12 November, we will host a high-level panel alongside @ecmi.eu to discuss the current state of EU capital markets. Learn more and sign up HERE: www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

Our event on leveraging EU funds to drive competitiveness is TOMORROW! During this timely discussion, we will learn from Italy's experience about how EU member states can strategically utilise EU funds to promote growth. Learn more: www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

Join us TOMORROW for a panel discussion on the next steps in EU integration for Moldova and Ukraine. Cristina Gherasimov 🇲🇩, Taras Kachka 🇺🇦, and Gert Jan Koopman 🇪🇺 will discuss both countries' paths to the EU with host @tinatinakhvlediani.bsky.social Register here: www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

Our November monthly bulletin is out! 📨 Featuring: ✉️ Editorial on EU enlargement by @tinatinakhvlediani.bsky.social ✉️ Information about our upcoming events ✉️ Latest long & short reads from CEPS experts ... and much more! Not a subscriber? Sign up to our mail list HERE: www.ceps.eu/subscribe/

CEPS is proud to be a Knowledge Partner of the 2025 Public Affairs Summit! As part of our participation, Pierre-Alexandre Balland, Chief Data Scientist at CEPS, will join a session on how AI is transforming public affairs. 📅 6 November 🕚 11:00–12:00 CET 👉 Learn more: www.public-affairs-summit.eu

Our monthly bulletin is almost out! ✉️ Expect a roundup of our most recent publications and commentaries, our upcoming events and an insightful editorial by @tinatinakhvlediani.bsky.social Subscribe below to receive the bulletin and stay up to date with everything CEPS: www.ceps.eu/subscribe/

We need to think harder about how our workplaces are preparing for the future of work. To help with this, @lauranurski.bsky.social and Davide Monaco developed a toolkit with 5 concrete approaches for anticipating change, assessing risks, and informing strategy. SEE MORE www.ceps.eu/ceps-publica...

⏰ ON MONDAY / Final call for our event on Building Europe's Ecosystem of Excellence in AI happening this coming Monday! For the event's second discussion session, we will focus on how AI is transforming organisations, and what this mean for workers. REGISTER HERE 👉 ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

Are you interested in supporting CEPS' mission? Would you like to gain exclusive access to research from one of Europe's leading think tanks? By becoming a CEPS member, you can enjoy members-only events, dedicated newsletters, calls with our experts, and much more. Learn more: membership.ceps.eu

Our event on leveraging EU Funds to boost investment and competitiveness is next week! At the second roundtable, participants will draw upon Italy’s experience to explore strategies that deliver tangible benefits for businesses and citizens. LEARN MORE 👉 www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

Today, we co-hosted the European Open Source Security Forum with @openssf.org Over the course of 3 panels, 3 presentations, a fireside chat and more, our guest speakers discussed... 🔸 The EU's changing regulatory landscape 🔸 The case for an EU sovereign tech fund 🔸 Open source & quantum security

Negativity has long surrounded the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). While acknowledging its challenges, Karel Lannoo highlights CAP's successes in his new commentary, calling for caution before the Commission proceeds with proposed funding cuts. Read it here: www.ceps.eu/the-eus-agri...

The EU needs a more competitive financial system – but how? @judith-arnal.bsky.social, @ecri.eu and Pablo Zalba & César Gurrea, @deloitteinsights.bsky.social have just released a report on how Europe's financial sector can increase its systemic competitiveness. Read it now: ceps.eu/ceps-publica...

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) has recently returned to international prominence. In her new Substack post, @brusselsfog.bsky.social asks what comes next for both the EU and IMEC amidst a fragile peace in the Middle East. Read it here: cepseu.substack.com/p/imec-is-ba...

On 5 November, we will host an event on Moldova's path to EU accession with Gert Jan Koopman, Director-General of DG ENEST, and Cristina Gherasimov, Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration. Hosted by @tinatinakhvlediani.bsky.social 🇪🇺🇲🇩 Register HERE: www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

Only one week until our event on leveraging EU funds to boost competitiveness! Our first roundtable will focus on the role of the next MFF in supporting investment and competitiveness. LEARN MORE: www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

The European Open Source Security Forum with @openssf.org is TOMORROW! The event will bring together leaders from the open source software (OSS) community, EU institutions, and the private sector to advance impactful security initiatives. 💻🔒 Learn more here: www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

Today at the 2nd CEPS Construction Day, we held two engaging sessions on buildings, policy, and sustainability 🏗️🧱 Session 1: Affordability and innovation of the built environment Session 2: Buildings and whole life carbon Thank you to all who attended and to our excellent guest speakers!

CEPS' ongoing 'Mind the Gap' series explores the impacts of squeezed global health funding. Our newest Substack article provides an overview of the first two papers in the series, as well as a broader analysis of the changing global health system. Read it HERE: cepseu.substack.com/p/as-global-...

As #COP30 draws closer, we have been looking at the successes and shortcomings of the Paris Agreement ten years after it was initially signed. Read what Christian Dietz, Renske Van Hoof and Irina Kustova have to say as the Paris agreement enters its teenage years: www.ceps.eu/the-paris-ag...

The 2025 @ecmi.eu Annual Conference is approaching! This year's conference will take place on 4 November and will tackle the most pressing structural and strategic challenges facing Europe’s capital markets. REGISTER NOW: www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

Only one week to go until our event on building Europe's ecosystem of excellence in AI! To kick-start the event, we are pleased to have Aldo Faisal from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social who will deliver the keynote speech. REGISTER HERE - LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE 👉 www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

A long-standing debate between ‘brain drain’ and ‘brain gain’ argues that when one country wins, another automatically loses. In their new commentary, Timothy Yeung & @nicolereynolds.bsky.social challenge this binary and propose an equitable approach to R&I. READ MORE: www.ceps.eu/a-new-vision...

The EU-Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum will take place in Brussels on 20-21 November. As the it draws closer, check out @cerenjilan.bsky.social's Substack article on exploring the EU's present and future role in the region. READ IT HERE: cepseu.substack.com/p/its-take-t...

Our 2nd session at tomorrow's CEPS Construction Day is on buildings & whole life carbon with speakers from: 👉 CEPS 👉 @euclimateaction.bsky.social 👉 Austrian Cement Industry Association 👉 Ramboll 👉 Chalmers University 👉 Austrian Association for Building Materials REGISTER: ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

Join CEPS on 3 November for the closing conference of its European Ecosystem of Excellence in Artificial intelligence (AI) project. The event will showcase the project’s key findings, outlining a vision for a comprehensive EU strategy on AI. Learn MORE: ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

The 2nd CEPS Construction Day is approaching! Our first session will focus on affordability and innovation of the built environment. It will involve research presentations, a panel discussion, and expert guest speakers! REGISTER HERE: www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

In Europe's attempts to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, the building sector cannot be left behind. In his latest expert commentary, Luca Nipius lays out three key steps the EU can take to decarbonise one of its highest-emitting sectors. READ IT HERE 👉 www.ceps.eu/the-eu-shoul...

Quantum technologies are poised to transform industries, unlocking capabilities far beyond what’s possible today. As part of the European Open Source Security Forum with @openssf, we will host a panel on open source's role in a quantum-secure future. Register HERE: www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

Achieving a coherent policy mix has long been an objective in EU policymaking. Where do things stand today? Why does coherence matter for the EU's circular economy mix? Find out in our most recent expert commentary by Vasileios Rizos. READ IT HERE: www.ceps.eu/why-its-impo...

On 5 November, we will host a timely event on leveraging EU funds to boost investment and competitiveness. This event will draw on Italy's experience and explore best practices and opportunities. Learn more 👉 www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

Funding cuts to HIV response programmes are straining health systems, threatening progress and exposing the fragility of global efforts. How should we approach this new HIV response framework? Learn more in our public health unit's recent publication. READ IT HERE: www.ceps.eu/ceps-publica...

Phasing out coal is a global climate objective. The difficult question, however, is finance. The EU’s renewed openness to international carbon credits – possibly including transition credits – could be one solution. Learn more in our newest expert commentary: www.ceps.eu/carbon-credi...

Our event on strategic priorities for the EU's enlargement policy is TOMORROW! 🇪🇺 We look forward to welcoming ambassadors from EU candidate countries Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, Moldova and Ukraine to discuss this important EU policy. FINAL CHANCE TO REGISTER! www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

At the European Open Source Security Forum, our first panel of the day will welcome the following speakers: 📌 James Lovegrove, Red Hat 📌 Sachiko Muto, OpenForum Europe 📌 Benjamin Boegel, Cabinet of @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social 📌 Jeremy Rollison, Microsoft EU See more: www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

SAVE THE DATE: On 30 October, we will co-host the European Open Source Security forum with @openssf.org The event will feature... 📌Keynotes from European policymakers 📌 Panels on regulation & emerging technologies 📌 Fireside chats … and more! LEARN MORE: www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

In their brand-new report, Apostolos Thomadakis, Agustina Korenblit and Jelmer Nagtegaal have studied how the effectiveness of corporate governance systems contributes to the quality of corporate reporting. Read more here: www.ceps.eu/ceps-publica...

Women's health has long been underexplored and fragmented. Alongside @thegovlab.org, we developed the first-ever topic map of women's health, which helps users identify priorities, gaps and opportunities. 🩺 Check out the map HERE: www.ceps.eu/ceps-news/th...

In June 2025, seven EU member states launched the Finance Europe label. @judith-arnal.bsky.social writes in her new expert commentary that this initiative, although political appealing, is economically flawed. Read more about Finance Europe here: www.canva.com/design/DAG1H...

Our event on strategic priorities for the EU's enlargement policy is drawing closer – have you registered yet? Join us on 23 October to hear from guest speakers: 🇲🇪 Petar Marković 🇦🇱 Ferit Hoxha 🇽🇰 Agron Bajrami 🇲🇩 Daniela Morari 🇺🇦 Oksana Diakun REGISTER NOW! www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

EU enlargement is often weighed down by lengthy bureaucratic measures. How can we pursue this important EU policy goal in a more straightforward way? See what @stevenblockmans.bsky.social has to say below and check out our policy brief: youtube.com/shorts/pUv2i... www.ceps.eu/ceps-publica...

After a decade of head-spinning rulemaking, @ec.europa.eu is applying simplification more directly to financial regulation. However, it is crucial that this does not enable bad deregulation. Read more in Apostolos Thomadakis' expert commentary here: www.ceps.eu/the-eu-is-wa...