Publications

The debate about the future of the EU and the necessary reforms (including the question of whether changes to the EU Treaties are necessary, appropriate, and realistic) has been ongoing for some time—publicly, within EU institutions, and in dialogues between EU member states...

The paper explores the impact of EU data protection laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the Digital Markets Act (DMA), on trade relations with neighbouring regions. It delves into the "Brussels Effect" on EU's neighbouring countries amid rising...

Germany's dependence on Russian gas has shown how critical economic ties can be in the event of a conflict. The billions invested by German companies in China are therefore also a cause for concern. According to a recent study, however, the profits from these investments and...

Towards a More Flexible European Union: Preparing for Enlargement with a New Integration Architecture

Beyond Barriers: Rethinking CAP to Enable Agricultural Export Diversity in the EU Neighbourhood

The Extraterritorial Impact of EU Digital Regulations: How Can the EU Minimise Adverse Effects for the Neighbourhood?

Ukraine’s economic reconstruction. Addressing territorial inequalities, consolidating regional policy and reaping the benefits of EU integration

A Transatlantic Economic Security Alliance to deter geo-economic coercion

Outlier or not? The Ukrainian economy’s preparedness for EU accession

Transatlantic Guardrails: Fostering sustainable EU-US relations

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Its Border Effects: How Can Europe Become a Better Neighbour?

Profits of German investors in China - a first empirical stocktaking

Keeping friends closer: Why the EU should address new geoeconomic realities and get its neighbours back in the fold