The EU is in the process of negotiating its 2014-20 financial framework. Failure to reach an agreement would imply a delay in the preparation of…

For markets, European economic governance faces a crisis of policy effectiveness, while for citizens the European Union faces a democratic legitimacy crisis. The introduction of…

EU countries are converging. Regions in Europe are also converging. But, within countries, regional disparities are on  the rise. There is no conclusive evidence that…

This study assesses the European Semester’s effectiveness and legitimacy. We provide evidence based on a survey sent to all 27 National Parliaments, which are found…

The strengthening of the European Union’s fiscal rules with the approval of the so-called ‘six-pack’, and the parallel worsening of economic conditions in Europe, re-opened…

This policy brief argues that the euro area's shortcomings have become abundantly clear. It was set up without powers of strict surveillance over macroeconomic imbalances,…

In this working paper the authors assess how a strong role for the European Parliament within the framework of the European Semester can increase the effectiveness of EU economic governance.

The European Semester is a new institutional process that provides Member States with ex-ante guidance on fiscal and structural objectives. The Semester’s goals are ambitious…

A book chapter by Benedicta Marzinotto has been published on Europe Today. Click here to view a description of the book. The author's research describes…

At the extraordinary EU Council of 21 July European leaders have to accomplish a triple-mission. First, they should pave the way to restoring solvency in…