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Future of Europe

20241108 activities energy and climate futures new eu political cycle
Climate and energy Events

Annual event of the Spanish Committee of the World Energy Council (CECME) “Energy and climate futures: new EU political cycle”

The Spanish Committee of the World Energy Council’s 8 November event will address EU climate and energy goals amid new challenges.

04 Nov 2024 //
5 mins Reading time
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Future of Europe Policy Papers

Deepening for widening: A Spanish perspective on the reforms needed to ensure and improve the governance of an enlarged EU

From the Spanish perspective, an enlarged EU requires policy and financial reforms to ensure its cohesion and effectiveness.

By Ignacio Molina, (coords.)
31 Oct 2024 //
11 mins Reading time
Flags of the European Union and the United States lined up on their masts at the entrance to the European Parliament during a meeting of leaders in 2017. Competitiveness
Technology and economics Analyses

Competitiveness: the widening gap between the EU and the US

Comparison of the competitiveness and productivity of the European Union and the United States according to different parameters.

By Judith Arnal, Enrique Feás
29 Oct 2024 //
4 mins Reading time
Daytime view from the cockpit of an aircraft of 4 Spanish Navy ships in a demonstration of the European Union naval force Operation Atalanta, with calm seas and partly cloudy skies
International Security Analyses

Europe at war and European defence: the same as ever?

Europe faces a decisive moment for its defence, in a context of active conflicts and global geopolitical tensions.

By Félix Arteaga
23 Oct 2024 //
27 mins Reading time
Session at the European Parliament, with the European Union logo in the background and blurred human figures in motion. Deepening for widening
Future of Europe Events

Presentation of the Elcano Policy Paper: ‘‘Deepening for widening’’. The reform of an enlarged EU, the Spanish perspective

Presentation of the Elcano Policy Paper: ‘Deepening for Widening’, which will be held in Madrid on 31 October 2024.

17 Oct 2024 //
2 mins Reading time
Overlay of elements related to the European economy and investment. European Competitiveness Laboratory
Future of Europe Analyses

The Spanish proposal for a European Competitiveness Laboratory

Spain proposes a European Competitiveness Laboratory to improve integration and competitiveness in the EU single market.

By Enrique Feás, Ignacio Molina, José Juan Ruiz
15 Oct 2024 //
21 mins Reading time
Pipeline in the Sines region, Portugal. US-EU relations
China, the US and the new world order Analyses

The trajectory of US-EU relations in a tumultuous year

This paper looks at developments in US-EU relations and offers recommendations for protecting the transatlantic link.

By Liana Fix, Molly Carlough
22 Jul 2024 //
17 mins Reading time
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Climate and energy Policy Papers

The energy and climate diplomacy of the new European Commission

Where is the new European Commission's energy and climate diplomacy headed after the June 2024 elections?

By Gonzalo Escribano, Lara Lázaro Touza
12 Jul 2024 //
11 mins Reading time
Space radar image of Rhine River, France and Germany.
Democracy and citizenship Experts Comments

Germany’s closest partner slips further away

The National Security Strategy reflects Germany's foreign policy and its relations with close partners such as France.

By Henning Hoff
11 Jul 2024 //
7 mins Reading time

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