Securing Europe’s supply of critical raw materials: The material nature of the EU’s strategic goals
Over the past centuries, humanity has used an increasing share of the 118 known elements to foster technological innovation, in particular metals.
Briefings
Industrial policy, State aid and clean tech [What Think Tanks are thinking]
This note offers links to recent reports and commentaries from some major international think tanks and research institutes on the debates relating to EU clean tech and industrial policies, notably in the area of State aid.
Charting a course through stormy waters: The EU as a maritime security actor
The EU sees itself as a global maritime security provider. As already evidenced in the 2016 EU Global Strategy, the maritime domain lies at the junction between commercial, security, and political interests.
Combating violence against women and domestic violence [EU Legislation in Progress]
Gender-based violence against women (GBVAW) encompasses physical, sexual and psychological violence and can take many forms, such as harassment, stalking, rape, female genital mutilation (FGM), domestic violence, forced sterilisation and femicide.
A new chapter in EU-UK ties? [What Think Tanks are thinking]
This note offers links to recent reports and commentaries from some major international think tanks and research institutes on the implications of Brexit and on EU-UK relations.
Revision of the EU rules on asset recovery and confiscation [EU Legislation in Progress]
Serious and organised crime remains a major threat to EU security. While precise statistics are lacking – both globally and at EU level – revenues generated by organised crime are substantial.
Reforming the EU electricity market
The 2022 energy crisis, which followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, brought multiple challenges relating to energy security and affordability.
Amendments to banking capital requirements legislation [EU Legislation in Progress]
The allocation of prudential capital (also known as ‘own funds’) is an essential component of the asset-liability management of credit institutions to prevent insolvency.
VAT in the digital age [EU Legislation in Progress]
Every year, about €1 trillion is collected in the EU in VAT revenue alone, making it the third-highest tax revenue raiser in the EU on average, behind social contributions and the personal income tax.
Urban wastewater treatment: Updating EU rules [EU Legislation in Progress]
Urban wastewater carries a range of organic and inorganic substances, as well as dissolved and suspended solids.