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The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is a leading think-tank and forum for debate on EU affairs. Visit our website: www.ceps.eu
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🤖🌍 Generative AI (GenAI) is one of the biggest uncertainties in the future of work. A new report by Davide Monaco and @lauranurski.bsky.social explores its impact on jobs, from automation risks to opportunities for enhancing human capabilities. READ IT HERE👉 bit.ly/3XvCFK6

As EU JHA Ministers meet today, read @davidecolombi.bsky.social's latest piece. Using Italy's refusal to comply with an ICC arrest warrant, it highlights how migration policy is being used to erode the rule of law and to foster impunity, often with the EU’s tacit approval 👉 bit.ly/4i3vKQC

🌏 The Pacific’s climate leadership and traditional knowledge are gaining global recognition. Join us for a panel with Australian, Pacific, and EU leaders to tackle key challenges and explore stronger cooperation—including Australia’s bid to host #COP31. REGISTER 👉 www.ceps.eu/ceps-events/...

Today we hosted a 🔑 debate on protection challenges for refugees in 🇱🇧. @drcngo.bsky.social, @rescueorg.bsky.social & INTERSOS shared field insights on shrinking protection space & legal barriers. Thanks to DG ECHO, DG MENA, @eudiplomacy.bsky.social, Perm Repr, Embassies & civil society for engaging!

#CEPSLab2025 ’s first ever #DEI session 'A union of equality' was a great opportunity to bring together inspiring changemakers and discuss #equality in the #EU and beyond. Here’s to many more conversations on this !

📢 On the eve of International Women's Day, CEPS is excited to announce a special campaign starting Monday! For a whole week, we'll share daily commentaries by women experts on Europe’s key challenges—amplifying women’s voices in policy. Explore our DEI work here 👉 dei.ceps.eu

🇨🇳 & 🇺🇸 governments are giving more targeted subsidies to battery companies. This makes it very difficult for 🇪🇺 battery manufacturers to compete, because our batteries are becoming more expensive than the Chinese and American versions" says Vasileios Rizos to @nieuws.nos.nl 👇 nos.nl/artikel/2557...

📊 Public spending is nearly half of the EU’s GDP, but late payments from administrations are a growing issue, hitting SMEs hardest. The latest EU Payment Observatory report highlights rising delays since 2019. Join our webinar to explore solutions. REGISTER HERE👉 ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

📊 The latest CEPS report by Camille Ford, Marta Dell’Aquila, Olesya Grabova, Iris Muñoz, and @andrearenda.bsky.social explores the EU's ambitious push to develop Digital Public Infrastructures—from the EU Digital Identity Wallet to a unified data governance layer. READ IT HERE 👉 bit.ly/4iogopv

We are facing historic threats with the changes of US policy that require action. The power of tech companies was already concerning, but dependence on US companies will be weaponsied against European interest says @marietjeschaake.bsky.social at #CEPSlab2025. 👉 www.youtube.com/live/V-L7Aha...

"We need to fund independent research groups exploring different ideas and challenging each other. This will help correct errors faster and prevent stagnation" argues @marialep.bsky.social at #CEPSlab2025 on tech advancement. 👉 www.youtube.com/live/V-L7Aha...

There are no alternatives. We need to advance our tech sectors. Otherwise, we risk not only losing competitiveness but also, in this critical moment, freedom, democracy and the wellbeing of society as a whole, says @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social 👉 www.youtube.com/live/V-L7Aha...

Interesting discussions at the @ceps.eu lab ideas on how to incentivize #PRNDs R&D in the EU. @impactglobalhealth.bsky.social's new report uncovers how EU investments in global health R&I deliver outstanding economic and societal benefits globally 🌍 Full report👉 bit.ly/EUReportFull #CEPSlab2025

Very much enjoying @ceps.eu annual Ideas Lab conference - many interesting discussions and stimulating conversations. Congrats to CEO Karel Lannoo (left) and Research Director @andrearenda.bsky.social (right) and their team on a great event.

Les défis sont immenses pour l’Europe mais les opportunités nombreuses. À Bruxelles, en amont du #ForumIdeasLab, aux côtés des autres membres du think tank @ceps.eu, nous rappelons que c’est à l’Europe de défendre le droit international, le multilatéralisme & les valeurs démocratiques.

Bioeconomy needs goverment support for research and infrastructure. It will benefit from science based regulations based on benefit and risk assessment, not risk alone, remarks UCBerkeley Professor David Zilberman at #CEPSlab2025. Follow it live 👉 www.youtube.com/live/6k7LaEq...

We have the necessary tools to navigate these difficult times. We have the infrastracture, the industrial capacity and the rule of law. We need to respect the principles that drive our actions. It is now more important than ever says @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu opening day 2 of #CEPSlab2025.

🎙For the first time, we are hosting a podcast at #CEPSlab2025, featuring top policymakers that attended our event. Stay tuned as we bring you exclusive conversations on the key challenges shaping policy today—recorded at our dedicated booth!

We keep thinking that we need to have national control over our economic system. But if we continue like that it will be impossible to be competitive at world level, because we are simply too small, argues Enrico Letta at #CEPSlab2025

"At the Munich conference, Zelenskyj said - I believe in Europe. These words were a challange for all of us to live up to our aspirations. Let's act as an offensive geopolitical player and be bold" remarked MartaKos at CEPSlab2025 Follow the event live 👉 www.youtube.com/live/yQi66VY...

The Draghi report is very important – scale matters and having more unity in EU markets is playing a role in whether or not Europe will succeed in being a centre of technological revolution, argues @lauradtyson.bsky.social at #cepslab2025 Follow it live here 👉 www.youtube.com/live/yQi66VY...

The US poses a real and clear danger to the European security order. On the bright side, JD Vance’s Munich speech is the most important European integration speech since Robert Schuman, says @stevenblockmans.bsky.social at #CEPSlab2025. Follow the event live 👉 www.youtube.com/live/yQi66VY...

"The EU, and Europe, are under attack, internally and on the international front. The challenge is enormous, but it is also an opportunity for the EU to advance" says E. Bienkowska, opening the first #CEPSlab2025 plenary. Read the full statement from CEPS board here 👉 www.ceps.eu/ceps-publica...

Our opening plenary starts at 13.15! How can the EU navigate mounting geopolitical and internal pressures? At #CEPSlab2025, our opening plenary will set the stage for key debates on Europe’s future—from Ukraine to the single market, enlargement, and the rise of anti-European sentiment.

Our stock-take session is kicking off #CEPSLab2025! 📌 The Good, the Bad & the Ugly – Where the EU Stands Today From AI 🤖 to the green transition 🌍, opportunities & challenges collide. Backed by PwcCEO Survey & fresh data, we’ll assess Europe’s future.

Economic growth has long been the primary success metric, but with climate & resource crises escalating, efficiency & renewables aren’t enough. At #CEPSLab2025, Patricia Urban & Luca Nipius challenges us to shift to sufficiency-led policies that balance well-being & sustainability 👉 bit.ly/43gdrTC

📢 #CepsLab25, the most high-profile annual event on the policies of the European Union is coming soon! 📅 3 – 4 March, 2025 📍 The Square, Brussels FIND UPDATES & MORE HERE 👉 bit.ly/3PZt4Ha

The EU’s electrification rate is stuck at 23%, while China pushes ahead. At #CEPSlab2025, Christian Egenhofer & Francesco Gazzoletti propose a shift: focus on industrial demand to stabilize prices & accelerate renewables. 📢 Watch the video & read more 👉 youtu.be/7j_Livcfy-I?...

💊🌍 The EU leads in science, but turning research into health solutions is a challenge, especially for neglected diseases. 💡At #CEPSLab2025, Lisa Görlitz & @rosacastro.bsky.social propose using PRV & advance market commitments to boost R&D in neglected diseases. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/43ewRbF

🇩🇪 What are the implications of Germany's election for Europe? 🔍 Read our joint commentary with @ceps.eu looking at what a Conservative-led government will mean for the EU’s leadership, future policies (economy, defence, migration) and alliances : www.europejacquesdelors.eu/news/with-a-...

🌍💶 Could a climate bad bank shield Europe’s financial system from climate risks? Banks still misprice climate risks, leading to stranded assets & instability. At #CEPSLab2025, @nicolereynolds.bsky.social will explore how a climate bad bank could accelerate the net-zero transition. 👉 bit.ly/43cmqW8

🇺🇦 Three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine faces shifting battlelines, reconstruction challenges & evolving Western support. At #CEPSLab2025, experts assess the war’s impact on security, the US-EU alliance & what’s next for Ukraine and its allies.

💻 Europe’s digital future is at a turning point. Reliance on external providers threatens innovation & security. At #CEPSLab2025, @francescabria.bsky.social and @andrearenda.bsky.social present EuroStack, a bold idea to reduce dependencies & boost AI & cloud. 📢 Watch here:👉https://bit.ly/4kjdvs7

🌏A conflict in the Taiwan Strait would disrupt global supply chains far beyond the impact of Ukraine’s invasion. With Taiwan key to semiconductor production, the EU must rethink its strategic approach. At #CEPSLab2025, experts will explore EU-Taiwan cooperation to strengthen supply chain resilience.

🔴 LIVE NOW / Our expert panel is diving into the impact of the ECJ’s Schufa ruling on credit scoring across the EU.

🌱💡 At #CEPSLab2025, experts will discuss how displaced workers can secure stable, well-paying jobs, how sectors can attract and retain skilled talent, and what policies are needed to ensure that the green transition benefits both workers and industries.

📑 The EU’s digital regulations are growing, but fragmentation threatens progress. 💡 At #CEPSlab2025, J. Scott Marcus presents a Digital Clearinghouse—a model to streamline governance, cut complexity & boost coordination across AI, cybersecurity & competition rules. Learn more👉 youtu.be/2qnvbkzaduE

🇪🇺🔬 FP10 could transform EU research—if designed right. 💡 At #CEPSLab2025, @andrearenda.bsky.social presents a bold vision to reshape FP10, enhancing global cooperation, fostering breakthrough innovation & securing Europe’s competitiveness. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4hO86aQ

🏗️🇪🇺 The future of Europe’s infrastructure depends on effective collaboration between public and private sectors. Amid growing calls for public provision, this session at #CEPSLab2025 will explore how to balance investment, efficiency & public interest in infrastructure policy.

đź’ł The recent ECJ ruling in the Schufa case has raised concerns about credit scoring practices and regulatory fragmentation in the EU. This webinar brings experts together to discuss its legal impact and explore policy solutions to ensure compliance while preserving credit scoring efficiency.

🇪🇺 Legal migration pathways are a key priority for the von der Leyen II Commission—but do current policies match reality? 💡 At #CEPSLab2025, experts will assess EU & national frameworks, their impact on third-country nationals & how to ensure fair, effective migration policies.