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6 May - How has the crisis affected public opinion on the EU?

The European Union is still struggling with finding solutions to the economic crisis. The crisis has affected not only the living conditions for many citizens, but also their attitudes towards the European Union and the euro. As a result, we are now experiencing a rapid decline in public opinion...

23 april - Public Procurement and the Environment - States as Market Participants in the U.S. and EU

In light of the Europe 2020 strategy, public authorities in the European Union should make better use of public procurement in support of general societal goals such as the protection of the environment and good social conditions. However, the objective of the procurement rules in the Union is...

11 April - Housing finance in Europe in times of crisis

The financial and sovereign debt crisis has underlined the important role of housing finance in the economy. Risky and short-term mortgage credit contracts as well as securisation were all important causes behind the crisis we are currently experiencing. The volume of housing finance is such...

11 February The EEAS two years on: Legal foundations and inter-institutional relations

On 11 February 2013, a new SIEPS report entitled EEAS 2.0 – A legal commentary on Council Decision 2010/427/EU on the organisation and functioning of the European External Action Service, will be presented in Brussels, at...

How can the EU become more attractive to Foreign Direct Investments?

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is generally considered to be a key factor in fostering economic growth. In light of the single market programme and the introduction of the euro, studying the determinants of regional FDI is of vital importance in a policy perspective.

7 December - Is the EU ready for a common energy policy?

Energy has always had a prominent place in the European integration process. And yet, the establishment of an EU energy policy is relatively recent, particularly in its external dimension. Increasing energy needs, and the imperative to secure supply in a changing geopolitical context may explain...

6 December The Cyprus EU Presidency - cancelled!

Due to the severe weather conditions and cancelled flights, we are unfortunately unable to proceed with tomorrow's (6/12) seminar "The Cyprus EU Presidency".

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20 November - Should Sweden improve its methods of implementing EU law?

Sweden´s capacity to implement EU law in a swift and efficient way has varied through the years. A sizeable amount of the complaints and lawsuits against Sweden are indeed caused by delays and other shortcomings in implementing EU directives and regulations. This can prove costly, because of the...

19 November - The Venice Commission and democratic development in Europe

Constitutional issues are hot in many countries. Foreign institutional models are often invoked in these debates, but so are national traditions and the lessons of national experience. The Venice Commission – the Council of Europe´s advisory body on constitutional and other legal matters of...

26 October – Consumer Empowerment in the EU

Consumer empowerment is very much a European topic today. A clear example is the European Commission´s new European Consumer Agenda. But what is the current status of the EU's 500 million consumers? What influence do they actually have and how can it be strengthened?

3 October - Why does legitimacy matter to the monetary union?

The economic crisis in Europe has renewed the debate on the functioning of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). The discussions have mainly focused on economic aspects of the union’s viability and design, while its other characteristics remain largely overlooked. 

28 September - The Council of the European Union - How do member states vote?

The Council of the European Union is certainly the most powerful institution of the European Union, as a major Community legislator – alone or with the European Parliament – and as an executive body.  Still, there is only limited knowledge of the Council’s decision-making and how the...

28 August - Is the Swedish model sustainable?

The Swedish model of Government administration, often seen as an inspiration internationally, has been challenged in an EU context. One question is whether the Government can be responsible for independent authorities acting in relation to the EU. Another concerns the number of Swedish laws...

29 May -The Danish Presidency

The ongoing crisis in the Eurozone has posed particular challenges to the current Danish EU Presidency. Denmark, like Sweden, is not a member of the Euro Group and has therefore been excluded from some of the most important decision-making during the first half of 2012.
Moreover, the...

25 May - The external dimension of the EU’s area of freedom, security and justice

While the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice is generally viewed as an internal policy of the European Union, it also has a significant external dimension. Following several initiatives from the European Council, the EU has thus become a global player in areas such as migration policy, the...

10 May - The crisis and its effect on public opinion on the EU

The European Union is currently going through a difficult time. The common currency is put under pressure and European leaders meet regularly to solve pressing problems. This situation has spurred tensions between the member states and has affected the relations between the public and their...

9 May - How is Europe managing the competition?

On Europe Day, 9 May, SIEPS in collaboration with the Government Offices is arranging a seminar on Europes´ competitiveness. Will the EU be transformed from an economic powerhouse into the worlds´ largest museum or can the tide be turned?

Speakers
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18 April - Europaforum, Hässleholm: The Euro Crisis - The Euro Crisis – Lessons from the Public Inquiry on the EMU

After a thorough inquiry on whether Sweden should join the euro or not, the official Swedish Government Commission on the EMU opted for a wait-and-see policy.

6 March – The State of the European Economy: the 2012 EEAG Report

Note! New venue

The European sovereign debt crisis has put the euro area in turmoil and has resulted in an acceleration of the European integration process. On March 6, a group of prominent economists will present their...

14 December - The Polish Presidency of the EU Council

The ongoing crisis in the Eurozone has posed particular challenges to the current Polish EU Presidency. Poland, like Sweden, is not a member of the Euro Group and has therefore been excluded from some of the most important decision-making during the second half of 2011.
Moreover, the...

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