PAST EVENT
Monday, November 02, 2009
1:30 PM to 5:45 PM
Washington, DC
On November 2, the Center on United States and Europe and the Energy Security Initiative at Brookings co-hosted a conference on the European Union’s Eastern Partnership with the Embassy of Poland, the Delegation of the European Commission, the Embassy of Sweden and the Heinrich Boll Foundation. The Frontiers of Europe conference discussed the Eastern Partnership’s potential—and the challenges it will face—in achieving its stated goals of promoting democratic values and good governance; strengthening energy security; and fostering stability and economic development. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Jeremy Shapiro and Nick Witney, November 02, 2009, European Council on Foreign Relations
Jeremy Shapiro and Nick Witney examine transatlantic relations in what they call a "post-American world" that is witnessing increasingly redistributed power. Shapiro and Witney argue that the real threat to the transatlantic relationship comes not from the remaking of America's global strategy, but from European governments' failure to come to terms with how the world is changing. Read More
PAST EVENT
Monday, October 26, 2009
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Washington, DC
On October 26, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted Jean Pisani-Ferry, a leading French economist, to deliver the Sixth Annual Raymond Aron Lecture. Mr. Pisani-Ferry assessed the impact of the global financial crisis on the closely intertwined economies of Europe and the United States, and their influence on the world economy. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Federiga Bindi, October 23, 2009, Aspen Institute Italia
The Lisbon Treaty has raised many questions regarding governance of the European Union. Federiga Bindi explains why she believes European Council will use its October meeting to choose the new European Commission.
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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Federiga Bindi, October 12, 2009, The Brookings Institution
The Lisbon Treaty finally secured Irish ratification on October 2, but there are still many obstacles to overcome before the EU can put Lisbon into action. The treaty is not yet fully ratified and many key details, including the selection of leaders to fill the High Representative and EU President posts, remain unresolved. Federiga Bindi explains why Lisbon is important, and describes the intricate negotiation process the EU will undergo in coming months. Read More
PAST EVENT
Monday, October 05, 2009
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Washington, DC
The Irish recently ratified the Lisbon Treaty, a far-reaching reorganization of the European Union (EU). On October 5, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings and the Heinrich Böll Foundation hosted a panel of experts to discuss the expected changes in the European Union and the implications for the United States. Read More
PAST EVENT
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Washington, DC
On September 23, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings (CUSE) hosted a member of the Independent Commission on Turkey, Nobel Peace Laureate and former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari, for a discussion of the new report, “Turkey in Europe: Breaking the Vicious Circle.” Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Federiga Bindi, July 03, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Federiga Binda believes the recent G8 foreign ministers meeting in Trieste has set the stage for pragmatic and operative discussions at the upcoming G8 summit. Bindi examines key issues of the debate including Afghanistan, nuclear proliferation and the future role of the European Union in global governance. Read More
PAST EVENT
Thursday, June 11, 2009
2:30 PM to 5:45 PM
Washington, DC
In the largest transnational elections ever, millions of voters across the 27 nations of the European Union (EU) went to the polls from June 4-7 to elect the 736 members of the European parliament. On June 11, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings (CUSE) and the Heinrich Böll Foundation hosted a discussion of the political and economic challenges of the European Union. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
William J. Antholis, June 10, 2009, "The Great Transformation: Climate Change as Cultural Change" (International Conference, Essen, Germany)
At a recent climate change gathering in Bonn, some Europeans criticized American positions as lacking sufficient ambition to address the climate crisis. Can the U.S. and Europe get past old disagreements and turn a new page? William Antholis—in Germany to address the conference of climate change experts—charted out a new course for transatlantic cooperation on climate issues. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Justin Vaïsse, May 20, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Justin Vaisse assesses the risks of seeing the European Union or the Eurozone break up because of the economic crisis. Far from this outcome, Vaisse surveys the reasons why Europe will resist and predicts that it will eventually bounce back to become a stronger union Read More
PAST EVENT
Friday, May 15, 2009
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Washington, DC
While it is difficult to see beyond the current economic crisis, some reshuffling of global economic power is inevitable. On May 15, the Center on the United States and Europe (CUSE) at Brookings hosted Latvian President Valdis Zatlers for a discussion of the increased importance of the transatlantic partnership in the years ahead. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Justin Vaïsse, May 07, 2009, Fondation Robert Schuman
While the election of Barack Obama facilitates the transatlantic dialogue, profound structural differences remain between Europe and America—including geography, distinct roles in the international system and contrasted relationship to military force. Justin Vaisse believes this is why Europe and America should not count on "shared values" but on serious diplomatic bargaining to resolve their differences. (in French) Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Federiga Bindi, May 04, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Federiga Bindi argues that the recent NATO summit provided Europe with an opportunity to fulfill promises and contribute to a successful outcome in Afghanistan. Since the solution in Afghanistan will need more than military success, Bindi outlines ways in which Europe can contribute to building governance and rule-of-law structures. Read More
BOOK
Daniel Benjamin, May 01, 2009
In Europe 2030 a group of distinguished authors look ahead and deliver their predictions on what Europe will look like twenty years from now. With great insight and drawing on deep reservoirs of experience, they illuminate the European Union's current strengths and weaknesses by imagining its future development. Read More