Ringing out an eventful year
Looking back on a very eventful – even frightening – year should make European policymakers even more determined to move forward with their huge (and ever growing) ‘to do’ list. The analysis, the facts, the policy failures, these are all well known, yet there’s no time to lose and it is high time to finally act to secure our overall welfare, security and democratic institutions. With a new European Parliament and Commission, and a freshly appointed European Council President, there is renewed hope that this new leadership will bring order into the Brussels hierarchy, allowing it to decisively respond to the many challenges the EU is having to grapple with.
We hope to meet you – virtually or in person – and work together to help find the right solutions to the many challenges Europe has no choice but to tackle head on in 2025 and beyond. We remain confident that these challenges can and will be overcome but only if Europe prepares itself well, if it acts decisively and – most crucially – if it remains united.
Karel Lannoo
CEPS Chief Executive Officer
RESEARCH PRIORITIES
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
THE YEAR IN PUBLICATIONS
In 2024, CEPS’ exceptionally strong in-house capacity powered forward, producing nearly 150 publications, our highest editorial output in several years, and spanning 15 key topics. As always, our publications re at the heart of CEPS’ drive to ‘think ahead for Europe’. Please see below a carefully curated selection of some of our most prominent publications throughout 2024.
CEPS IN THE POLICY DEBATE
THE YEAR IN EVENTS
Financial Overview
CEPS’ revenues come from a wide variety of sources, which is fundamental to ensuring our independence. Just over 45% of our net income originates from calls for tenders and grants from the EU institutions. This figures includes activities from six H2020 projects, 17 Horizon Europe projects, various DGs & Committees within the Commission and Parliament, and other EU agencies. In line with our strategic agenda we have increased the income originating from foundation funded projects to 19%. We received a further 14 % from membership fees that include a diverse group of corporations and institutions.
The remaining income was generated through projects with private organisations (10%), international institutions (3%), national governments (3%) as well as through the organisation of events, such as the Ideas Lab. This breakdown does not include revenue earmarked for CEPS’ various project partners.
2024 Income Sources
CEPS Membership
Our membership network comprises approximately 170 members from industry, institutions and associations across diverse sectors and location. At CEPS, we greatly value this broad membership base as it serves multiple vital purposes. Not only does it bolster our mission to ‘think ahead for Europe’ and helps to uphold our independence, but it also enables us to stay attuned to Europe’s ever-evolving landscape. Additionally, our members act as invaluable sounding boards, essential for testing the feasibility of our policy recommendations.
By joining CEPS, members lend their support to our pursuit of independent and high-quality research that significantly contributes to shaping policy dialogues at both the European and global levels. In return, our members gain exclusive opportunities. These include direct interaction with EU decision-makers in a multitude of settings, both formal and informal. Members participate in well-informed and balanced discussions concerning European affairs, enabling them to access expert insights into political issues and legislative proposals.
KNOWLEDGE
Deepen your insights of current and future policy implications by accessing briefings from CEPS researchers. You will also have access to our members-only insights exclusive summaries outlining the main context, takeaways and other relevant information from our latest publications.
rESOURCES
Learn and exchange views on the most important EU policy developments by being part of CEPS Task Forces and CEPS’ main annual event, Ideas Lab.
NETWORK
Expand the visibility of your organisation by engaging with the CEPS network. CEPS hosts regular gatherings of its corporate and institutional members representing industry, regulators, institutions, associations, and academia.
EVENTS
Engage in thought-provoking discussions with diverse stakeholders while taking advantage of complimentary access to CEPS Ideas Lab, exclusive thematic roundtable sessions, high-profile speaker events, expert briefings, and members-only webinars.
NEWS
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PLATFORM
Use a neutral platform to co-host special events with CEPS, ensuring a well-informed and balanced discussion. You also can commission independent research on a topic of joint interest.
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About CEPS
The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) stands as a preeminent think tank and a prominent forum facilitating discussions on EU affairs. Our institution boasts an unparalleled in-house research capacity, couple with an expansive network of partner institutes.
We serve as an impartial platform, fostering dialogues and proffering viable solutions for EU policymaking. This is accomplished through a spectrum of initiatives, including research projects, the publication of findings, the facilitation of task forces, and the organization of regular events and workshops.
At CEPS, our researchers are distinguished experts who offer profound insights and astute policy analysis spanning a wide spectrum of areas. These encompass economic and financial matters, strategies for enhanced regulation, the burgeoning digital economy, trade policies, energy and climate-related issues, as well as the complex domain of foreign policy, among others. Through our multifaceted approach, we endeavour to contribute significantly to the development of well-informed and effective policies in the European Union and beyond.