Thinking ahead for Europe
Founded in Brussels in 1983, CEPS is a leading think tank and forum for debate on EU affairs, with an exceptionally strong in-house research capacity and an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world.
CEPS Expert commentaries
Our expert commentaries offer timely and succinct analysis of current events and opinion on the key developments in Europe
After one year of war in Ukraine, it is evident that European countries must significantly increase their defence spending and…
The recent banking troubles have demonstrated the continuing fragility of the banking system, even 15 years after the global financial…
UPDATED table of arms deliveries by EU Member States to Ukraine During the first year of the war it became…
Latest Publications
CEPS produces research papers and reports on current and upcoming policy challenges. Browse through the latest publications on the right or click to view all our publications.
Moving Europe from darkness into light
2023 Ideas Lab report
Unleashing retail investors’ potential
The key ingredient for enhancing the EU's investment funds and capital markets
The EU accession prospects of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia
First responses to the conditions set by the European Commission
CEPS Videos on YouTube
A selection of some of our latest videos. You can find more on our youtube channel.
Latest Projects & Task Forces
Through our project exchanges and collaborative Task Force work, we share our research and policy analysis and offer potential solutions for EU policymaking.
Round Table on the Digital euro
Issuing a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) has emerged as a high priority for most of the central banks…
Black sea fLoating Offshore Wind (BLOW)
The Horizon Europe project BLOW aims at unlocking the Black sea fLoating Offshore Wind potential,…
Recycling of end of life battery packs for domestic raw material supply chains and enhanced circular economy (BATRAW)
Funded through the Horizon Europe Programme, the 4-year BATRAW project will help guarantee a stable…
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