It’s only 20 months since the WTO last had a ministerial conference.  Usually, it’s at least two years between meetings but the previous conference was delayed by COVID, so there’s an element...

Teile der deutschen Wirtschaft äußern sehr große Bedenken hinsichtlich des Entwurfs für das Europäische Cybersicherheitszertifizierungsschema für Cloud-Dienste (EUCS) – ein Vorhaben, dass auf...

There’s an inevitability every time we consider individual issues in the UK-EU to reflect on the past few years of Brexit. This raking over past problems particularly well remembered in Brussels...

This podcast is a recording of the conversation that ECIPE Director Matthias Bauer hosted with José Ignacio Torreblanca, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) and...

On Wednesday, 17 January 2024, we organised the webinar titled "EU Strategic Interdependence and How to Revitalise the WTO," which addressed the concept of strategic interdependence and its relevance...

The leak on the fifth floor, the noises from the second, or the complaints from the fourth. There are many complications that come with living in a residential block, including the integration of new...

* Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not represent an official position by the European Commission. CETA: from expectations to reality The EU Canada FTA (CETA)...

In recent years, there has been a shift in the EU-US relationship. Historically, these regions were leading advocates for trade liberalization, but now their policymakers are increasingly focused on...

With the passing of Jacques Delors last month (27 December) Europe has lost one of its great statesman. It is difficult to overstate the contribution Mr. Delors made to modern Europe. Through his...

Plato’s Symposium is a good place to start a discussion about the EU’s forthcoming Artificial Intelligence Act – or AI Act. Before you choke on your coffee, let me explain why the ancient Greek...