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Emerging on the European Policy Radar: The Voluntary Sector
The voluntary sector, also known as “civil society” or the “third sector”, makes an important contribution to nearly every field of social...
Better Regulation in Europe – Current Legal Problems
“Better Regulation” is afoot in Europe. After several transatlantic conflicts over regulatory topics such as the precautionary principle,...
FTAs and the Prospects for Regional Integration in Asia
Trade policy in Asia has switched from non-discriminatory unilateral liberalisation, reinforced by GATT/WTO commitments, to discriminatory FTAs....
Taking Advantage of the Non-profit Sector’s Potential: Policy Priorities
This brief identifies the main priorities for public policy if European societies are to take advantage of the potential for the non-profit sector to...
Mobilizing Retired People in Ageing Societies on a Voluntary Basis
The rapidly increasing population of older retired people in Europe, largely financially secure and often in good health, should be recognized as a...
Politics and the Creation of a European SEC: The Optimal UK Strategy – Constructive Inconsistency
This paper analyses the factors influencing whether a European Securities and Exchange Commission (ESEC) will be created and confirms the primary...
From Euro-Med Partnership to European Neighborhood: Deeper Integration à la Carte and Economic Development
The expansion of the European Union (EU) has prompted the development of a new approach towards deeper integration with its neighbors: the European...