As EU citizens prepare to cast their votes for a new European Parliament in June 2024, closely followed by the nomination of a new European Commission, this publication seeks to provide a deeper understanding of how policies on...

This report looks in the younger age cohorts (18 -30 years) in Germany, which we compare with their counterparts in other European countries as well as with older German citiziens (30 - 70 years).

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"...

The prospect of enlargement has provided a push for new ideas and has invigorated debate on EU institutional reform. Besides internal institutional transformation, enlargement opens a window for another crucial step: the EU must...

The current war in the Middle East following the terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7 is having an impact in Germany – and revealing cracks in German society.

Monitoring Europeans’ Support for Ukraine and Ukrainians: Data Updated Every Quarter since March 2022

Support for Ukraine aid is high, except when it comes to economic issues

The European Green Deal mandates a substantial transformation of the energy sector, responsible for more than 80 % of total greenhouse gas emissions. This study investigates the economic implications of achieving climate...

The European Green Deal hinges on the decarbonisation of the energy system: More than 80% of total greenhouse gas emissions are caused by the energy system. The transformation from fossil energy to renewable energy brings deep...