Europe
Experts for international foreign and security policy
Europe remains a cornerstone of global diplomacy, confronting internal and external security challenges. From EU integration and NATO cooperation to the rise of populism and geopolitical shifts, our working group analyzes Europe’s role in global peace, stability, and its evolving foreign policy responses to crises in its neighborhood and beyond.
Supporting Refugees: The German, Polish And Czech Models
Do these approaches ensure long-term stability?
How do Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic approach the integration of Ukrainian refugees, and what factors shape their strategies?
Germany focuses on long-term integration through education and workforce programs, Poland prioritizes immediate humanitarian aid, and the Czech Republic uses cost-effective solutions like language training.
These strategies reflect each country's resources and priorities, balancing urgent needs with sustainable solutions for refugee integration
Jade
Thiebaut
Junior Research Fellow
January
Evaluating European Artillery Aid to Ukraine in 2024
Does Europe's arsenal of democracy have only broken promises?
How has Europe helped meet Ukraine's request for artillery ammunition? This brief contextualises and visualises EU artillery aid to Ukraine since 2022, measured against Kyiv's requests. The brief describes how aid shortages have affected battlefield dynamics, and what solutions exist.
Dmytro
Sochnyev
Alumni Research Fellow
December
Cyber Attacks 2021-2023
Range in Degree of Severity and Impact
The European Working Group's map shows major cyberattacks from 2021-2023, emphasizing vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and the need for stronger cyber defenses.
Jade
Thiebaut
Junior Research Fellow
September
Europe’s Struggle for a United Stance in the Middle East Conflict
N/A
EU's internal divisions hinder unanimous decisions in the Middle East conflict, despite recent progress in humanitarian aid initiatives.
Leonard Julian
Storch
Junior Research Fellow
April
Kaja Kallas
Staged Accession
The EU’s new High Representative for CFSP Kaja Kallas is a strong advocate for EU enlargement by “staged accession”. This Brief takes a closer look at the CEPS model for staged accession.
Gaston
Göttlich
Senior Research Fellow
July
More Border Protection = Less Illegal Migration?
N/A
The number of barriers is on the rise in Europe, but is this the most effective way to stop migration?
Alessandro
Cercaci
Senior Research Fellow
August
NATO Aspirations
Proportion of Military Reservists to Population Size
The October brief warns that declining military reserves in Europe harm Civil-Military Cooperation by weakening civilian understanding of the military.
Mihnea
Turcitu
Working Group Leader
October
The Future of European Soft Power after Gaza
N/A
EU countries support Israels campaign in Gaza, critics argue that this leads to a loss in Soft Power.
Jonas
Pfeufer
Senior Research Fellow
November
The Impact of Europe's Withdrawal from the Sahel Region
N/A
After a wave of military coup d’états in the Sahel region, EU member states had to withdraw around 7400 troops. This security vacuum now leads to increasing instability in the region.
Felix
Heuner
Working Group Leader
March
Ukraine’s Presidential Elections
The Workings of a Post-Soviet Democracy
EU must increase internal support, as well as forge international alliances if the isolationist against Russia is to succeed.
Sascha
Zell
Junior Research Fellow
May
Whither von der Leyen?
N/A
The 2024 EU Parliament elections will have an impact on European foreign policy. It proposes that the newly elected representatives may sort themselves into three possible coalition arrangements with different foreign policy impacts.
Gergely
Toeroek
Senior Research Fellow