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Can and should the EU and Russia reset their relationship?

Policy brief by Katinka Barysch
22 February 2010

Russia's oil-fuelled boom has ended and President Medvedev is calling for radical improvements to the economy. Some EU politicians are tempted to offer Russia a 'modernisation partnership' to re-launch the stalled EU-Russia relationship.
How to build an EU energy market

Insight by Katinka Barysch
18 February 2010

Unbundling the supply of energy from its transport, moving Europe towards a low-carbon energy system, and getting the Nabucco pipeline built – these were the priorities of the last energy commissioner, Andris Piebalgs. His successor, Günther Oettinger, will write his own to-do list.
Britain explores sharing defence equipment with Europe

Insight by Clara Marina O'Donnell
15 February 2010

With its public finances under growing strain, Britain may soon be forced to look at saving defence costs by pooling its military assets with those of its allies. The decision will not be taken until after the next general election (which will probably be held in May 2010).
Carbon capture and storage: What the EU needs to do

Report by Simon Tilford
12 February 2010

Coal will be the biggest single source of electricity for decades to come. Yet the EU is doing far too little to encourage the take-up of carbon capture and storage, a technology which could make coal a low-carbon fuel.
The new Commission's economic philosophy

Policy brief by Charles Grant, Katinka Barysch, Philip Whyte, Simon Tilford
08 February 2010

The broad orientation of the Commission's economic policy is unlikely to change. It will continue to defend the single market, free trade and a tough competition policy.
Germany opens Pandora's box

Briefing note by Franklin Miller, George Robertson, Kori Schake
08 February 2010

In November 2009, the German government called for the removal of all US nuclear weapons from Germany. But Germany should not claim protection from NATO's nuclear umbrella without sharing the risks associated with hosting nuclear weapons.
Issue 70 February/March 2010

29 January 2010
How should Europe respond to China's strident rise?
By Charles Grant
Why education should be at the heart of EU2020
By Philip Whyte
Does the EU need a public prosecutor?
By Hugo Brady
Pipeline politics: Why Nabucco is stuck

Insight by Katinka Barysch
29 January 2010

Last year, plans for the Nabucco pipeline – almost a decade in the making – appeared finally to make some headway. In March, the EU earmarked €200 million for preparatory work.