Policy areas

To allow the EU to deliver economic prosperity in times of multiple crises, it must rise to the challenges of the 21st century. Our experts enrich the debate on economic, fiscal, and financial topics, including investment, industrial policy, the financial elements of the green transition, and Economic and Monetary Union. They propose reforms to the EU’s economic governance and the EU budget, focusing on the Single Market, stable financial markets, fair fiscal rules, and countering rising inequalities within the EU.

Geopolitical tensions are reshaping Europe's political and economic order. Russia's war against Ukraine, the Covid-19 pandemic, and Brexit have exposed the vulnerabilities of economic interdependencies and prompted policymakers to strengthen the EU's foreign economic and security policies. Meanwhile, the Green Deal and the digital transition are transforming the Single Market and and the EU’s global engagement. Our experts explore these developments, assess the EU’s response, and develop recommendations for Europe’s role in an increasingly geopolitical world.

The EU’s legal and institutional foundations shape all policymaking, defining the potential and limits of its legal framework, as well as relations among EU institutions and between the EU and its member states. Our experts put forward innovative proposals for institutional reforms and stronger democratic procedures. They also analyse broader political trends, including rule-of-law challenges, differentiated integration, enlargement, politicization, and Eurosceptic populism.

For Europe to tackle climate change, it must undergo a deep structural transformation. Achieving climate targets affects labour markets, companies, and citizens, making climate action increasingly contested. To maintain societal support, the transition must be socially fair, reduce emissions effectively, and keep Europe competitive. In light of demographic change and uneven social impacts, modernising welfare systems will be crucial. Our experts provide proposals for implementing the Green Deal, increasing trust in the European project, and maintaining economic and social cohesion.