Publications

The We Are Europe VI: Western Balkans Reverse Report provides an in-depth analysis of the geopolitical, economic, and strategic challenges facing the Western Balkans in pursuing EU integration.

Success in politics is not just about gaining power but about using it wisely, ethically, and sustainably. In “Confronting the 10 Traps of Power”, Katrien Van Den Broeck draws on her extensive experience in European and Belgian politics to provide a practical survival guide for navigating the challenges of power in political leadership.

Through case studies on Poland, the Czech Republic, Finland, the Western Balkans, and Turkey, the book investigates how different nations perceive and respond to Russia’s actions. It highlights the challenges of European defense integration, NATO’s evolving role, and the increasing fragmentation of European security strategies.

ELF’s and Projekt:Polska’s study Fundamental Mental Health, addresses the escalating mental health crisis in Europe, exacerbated by factors like the COVID-19 pandemic, social inequalities, and rising populism. It explores the links between mental health and liberal values, emphasizing the need for systemic, inclusive approaches across health systems, education, and social policies.

Safeguarding Freedom by Setting Boundries in the Digital World

Study on youth political participation focusing on their trust in institutions, priorities, and engagement with liberal democratic values.

Reducing Gender Inequalities and Advancing Economic Growth

ELF Study 8

The publication provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, emphasizing its practical effects and the challenges of governing AI across multiple levels of oversight, where national laws often intersect or conflict with overarching EU policies. 

Public education is a common good, and the right to education – even in situations of detention – is a right guaranteed in all EU Constitutions.

This publication provides insights into national and EU-level solutions shaping the region’s energy future, blending urgency with long-term strategy.

This paper is an outcome of our Hans van Baalen scholarship.