2012-05-24T14:49:14Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/european-union.html http://www.rand.org/randeurope/feature/2012.html Jul 2, 2012 Jul 2, 2012

To support security forces in responding more efficiently and effectively to prevent terrorist attacks or limit their consequences, with an emphasis on urban environments, RAND Europe is part of a consortium looking to build a decision-making framework for the EU and beyond. Project TACTICS, which stands for Tactical Approach to Counter Terrorists in Cities, is being coordinated by TNO in the Netherlands and implemented by 11 research institutes in Europe and Israel.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1228.html Apr 9, 2012 Apr 9, 2012

Illicit drug use continues to be an important public health and safety concern in Europe. An evaluation of the EU Drugs Strategy 2005–12 and Action Plans examines the implementation, relevance, and influence of the Strategy and its added value for Member States and at EU level.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1218.html Mar 28, 2012 Mar 28, 2012

After visiting EU high tech crime units, conducting interviews with stakeholders, and holding a scenario-based workshop, RAND Europe researchers determined that a European Cybercrime Centre hosted by Europol would bring together input from several different entities and drive a common approach to tackling cybercrime.

http://www.rand.org/publications/randreview/issues/2011/winter/europe.html Jan 13, 2012 Jan 13, 2012

Recent snapshots of fertility indicators across Europe look less depressing than they did a decade ago. Still, the fertility rate remains below the replacement rate in all 27 EU countries.

http://www.rand.org/randeurope/research/projects/illicit-drug-market-in-europe.html Sep 19, 2011 Sep 19, 2011

To further analyze Europe's illicit drug market and the EU's responses to it, DPRC and RAND Europe are teaming with European partners to expand their original 2009 research on the global drug market.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/09/13/GS.html Sep 13, 2011 Sep 13, 2011

By June 2002 the EU and its 15 member states had passed into law its first Framework Decision on Combating Terrorism. It set out legally binding actions to facilitate and harmonize counterterrorism efforts across the EU, writes Lindsay Clutterbuck.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR822.html Sep 8, 2011 Sep 8, 2011

The EC Health and Consumer Protection Directorate-General commissioned RAND Europe to provide support in developing a comprehensive data strategy for DG SANCO that meets the needs of increasingly evidence-based policymaking in the future.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR936.html Aug 2, 2011 Aug 2, 2011

The European Commission seeks to develop a European Crime Report (ECR) to improve understanding of the EU crime and justice situation. RAND Europe researched the analytical and operational challenges and opportunities to developing an ECR.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/06/30/PS.html Jun 30, 2011 Jun 30, 2011

The EU should conclude the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) with Ukraine only if the Yanukovych administration demonstrates clear commitment to European values, write F. Stephen Larrabee and Taras Kuzio.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1068.html Apr 20, 2011 Apr 20, 2011

The economic crisis of 2008 undid much of Europe's progress in employment and economic growth over the previous 20 years. A RAND Europe study proposes that European institutions should focus on policies that support the most vulnerable groups in society in order to grow employment and reduce income inequality.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9578.html Apr 20, 2011 Apr 20, 2011

Improving labour force participation and reducing income inequality require social investment in the groups at risk. This study identifies challenges and suggests ideas for policymakers to improve the situation.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/04/20.html Apr 20, 2011 Apr 20, 2011

European institutions should focus on policies that support the most vulnerable groups in society in order to grow employment and reduce income inequality.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/04/10/EA.html Apr 10, 2011 Apr 10, 2011

What has been happening in North Africa this year, in what seems to be the leading edge of a great wind of change sweeping the Arab world, will require the Europeans (along with the U.S. and others) to be deeply and durably engaged there — economically, politically and in humanitarian terms, writes Robert E. Hunter.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR823.html Mar 8, 2011 Mar 8, 2011

In order to inform the European Commission's formal Impact Assessment for a revision to the Tobacco Products Directive, this study provides an overview of evidence for tobacco product regulation and an analysis of health and economic implications.

http://www.rand.org/randeurope/research/projects/ipr-crime.html Feb 14, 2011 Feb 14, 2011

Violent crimes against individuals make headlines, but other types of criminal activity affect day-to-day life more than people may realize. The violation of intellectual property rights (IPR) is the focus of a RAND Europe study that brings together economists, criminologists, policy analysts and IPR legal experts to explore the level and implications of counterfeiting and piracy in the EU.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR888.html Dec 14, 2010 Dec 14, 2010

The Executive Summary reviews the analysis and presents key inputs which are relevant to the development of the eGovernment 2015 Action Plan.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2010/06/25/PS.html Jun 25, 2010 Jun 25, 2010

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to Ukraine on July 4-5 provides an important opportunity to reassure Ukrainians that the U.S. remains committed to Ukraine's sovereignty and democratic evolution, write Taras Kuzio and F. Stephen Larrabee.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2010/04/23/EA.html Apr 22, 2010 Apr 22, 2010

<p>NATO's new Strategic Concept will set out ambitious goals and means for the alliance, but it seems likely to paper over the cracks which are beginning to separate U.S. interests and attitudes from those of most of its European allies, writes Robert E. Hunter.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG945.html Apr 18, 2010 Apr 18, 2010

<p>For a decade, the European Union has been developing civilian capabilities for international reconstruction efforts in fragile and war-torn states. As the U.S. builds up its own civilian capabilities, it will be important to understand the EU's valuable civilian contributions and why it is not living up to its potential. </p>

http://www.rand.org/multimedia/video/2010/04/12/improving_the_energy_performance_of_buildings.html Apr 11, 2010 Apr 11, 2010

<p>In this April 12, 2010, Congressional Briefing, Ambassador Charles Ries discusses lessons the United States could learn from the experiences of the European Union and Australia in driving energy efficiency in the building sector.</p>