Research for the EU and Other Brussels-Based Organisations

People are pictured outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium June 14, 2017.

Identifying conflict-affected and high-risk areas for EU importers of minerals
RAND Europe is developing and maintaining an updated list of conflict-affected and high-risk areas to facilitate the calibration of due-diligence efforts made by EU importers of specific metals and minerals.
29 Sep 2023
Online hatred in the EU
RAND Europe researchers examined the different characteristics of online hatred, as well as legal assessments of how online hatred interferes with fundamental rights of victims and the challenges associated with online content moderation.
19 Sep 2023
Study on the factors influencing the uptake of EU-Funded Security Research Outcomes
RAND Europe researchers identified hindering and enabling factors for EU security innovation uptake.
26 Jul 2023
Evaluating the closed coffeeshop chain cannabis experiment in the Netherlands
Researchers examined the possible effects of an experiment to cultivate and deliver quality-controlled cannabis through a closed supply chain for coffeeshops in the Netherlands.
31 May 2023
Trafficking human beings in the European Union
At the request of the European Commission and to inform proposals to revise EU legislation, RAND Europe is evaluating the 2011 EU directive on preventing human trafficking and outlining the priority areas for improvement.
27 Jan 2023
Assessing the use of new technologies for infectious disease surveillance, prevention and control
RAND Europe is providing research and support for the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) for the assessment of new technologies for infectious disease surveillance, prevention and control.
04 Jan 2023
How the Dutch approached Brexit
An independent evaluation of the Dutch response to the UK withdrawal from the European Union found that the Netherlands fared well in negotiations and preparations, but Brexit's total costs to the Netherlands remain unclear.
19 Dec 2022
Financial independence and gender equality in the EU
Being financially dependent on someone else can create and reinforce multiple forms of vulnerability and disadvantage. Through this study, researchers aim to strengthen the institutional capacity to address gender inequalities in financial independence across EU member states.
02 Dec 2022
Combatting psychological violence against women across the EU
Commissioned by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), researchers conducted a study to help strengthen the institutional capacity of the EU and member states to combat psychological violence against women and coercive control.
19 Jul 2022
Developing future scenarios for the sustainable use of pesticides
There is a complex landscape surrounding pesticide use, which needs to be addressed holistically across all contexts, including political, legal, economic, societal, technological and environmental. The inherent variation across regions must also be considered, in an increasingly globalised context.
12 Jul 2022
New insights into the medical use of cannabis
Researchers are examining the latest developments and available evidence concerning the medical use of cannabis and cannabinoids for the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction.
17 May 2022
Truth Decay in Europe
Using the framework of RAND's original Truth Decay study, which focused on the United States, researchers uncovered evidence for the trends, drivers and consequences of Truth Decay in Europe. As the phenomenon is less pervasive than in the US, however, they also suggest actions to slow its growth.
17 May 2022
The socioeconomic impact of poor indoor climate on health and life satisfaction
Poor indoor climate can result in a higher risk of health and wellbeing disorders, especially in children, the elderly and those with existing health conditions. Exposure of Europeans to damp, mould, and insufficient daylight in residential buildings could cost €53 billion over the next 30 years.
22 Mar 2022
The evidence on measures to prevent and mitigate terrorism attacks using vehicles
Researchers identified legal, practical and technological challenges to preventing vehicular terrorism and offered an assessment of future threats and vulnerabilities.
08 Mar 2022
Smoke-free environments and the advertising of tobacco and related products
Although EU member states are generally compliant with national rules on smoke-free environments and tobacco-related advertising, some areas require closer scrutiny, including protecting children from the harms of smoking.
04 Jan 2022
European Platform for Investing in Children identifies 'practices that work' across member states
Reflecting the European Commission’s policy focus on children at risk, EPIC evaluates and disseminates practices that improve outcomes. RAND Europe's latest EPIC policy memo examines juggling work and childcare during the pandemic.
29 Dec 2021
Assessing EHR for infectious disease surveillance, prevention and control
Electronic health records (EHR) data could greatly help infectious disease surveillance, but their use varies across Europe. Researchers mapped EHR use to assess the feasibility of using EHR data for infectious disease surveillance.
10 Dec 2021
Assessing POCT for infectious disease surveillance, prevention and control
Researchers examined the availability of point-of-care testing (POCT) devices to diagnose 56 communicable diseases and related health issues under EU surveillance — not including COVID-19 — and mapped trends in the use of POCT in Europe.
02 Dec 2021
5G supply market trends
An in-depth analysis of plausible developments of the 5G equipment and services supply market looking out to 2030 identified four potential trend scenarios and analysed economic, technological, environmental, and societal impacts for each.
23 Aug 2021
Supporting the Observatory on the Online Platform Economy
In support of the Observatory on the Online Platform Economy, researchers produced two analytical papers discussing issues relating to approaches taken to identify online platforms with significant market power and developments concerning business-to-business platforms, and emerging cloud services.
09 Jun 2021

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Recent Commentary on European Issues

A blue furry monster known as the 'Brexit Monster' makes an appearance in the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, December 1, 2020, photo by Bart Biesemans/Reuters

How the Dutch Approached Brexit

The impact of Brexit on the Netherlands is significant. The Dutch government would have preferred the UK to stay in the EU. But despite all this, the Netherlands approached Brexit with relative clarity of purpose and the administration of the program brought a satisfactory outcome.

09 Feb 2023

European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, April 10, 2019, photo by Yves Herman/Reuters

Rethinking the EU's Role in European Collective Defence

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is forcing European nations to quickly re-evaluate how best to maintain their collective security. This makes the concept of European strategic autonomy—the EU's increased ability to operate independently and with partners of choice on defence and security matters—more relevant than ever.

20 May 2022

A man puts his biometric passport on a scanner at an automatic border control point at Zurich-Kloten airport near Zurich, Switzerland, December 1, 2010, photo by Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters

How the EU Can Overcome Barriers to Using AI in Border Security and Beyond

Artificial intelligence is increasingly a crucial tool for improvement and innovation in public policy and services. While there are opportunities to harness AI as a tool for improving the effectiveness of border-security functions, there are also barriers to its adoption.

17 May 2021

Woman sitting beside window at home, photo by SimonSkafar/Getty Images

Domestic Violence Support Staff Need More Help

During the first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns, European Union states had a 60 percent increase in emergency calls about intimate-partner violence. Amid a protracted second wave that has led to further lockdowns, it may not be too late to provide the funding and legislative changes necessary to ensure domestic violence service providers can offer crucial support.

15 Mar 2021

Mother working on a laptop while holding her baby, photo by monkeybusinessimages/Getty Images

Helping Mothers Return to Work Is a Gender Equality Issue

Employers and policymakers play a crucial role in ensuring that women are not unnecessarily disadvantaged when they have children. Policies such as access to family leave, job protection, and childcare options can play a large role.

21 Jan 2021

What Climate-Related Conflict Could Mean for U.S. Central Command

National Identity and the Origins of the War in Ukraine

Can NATO Supercharge Military Greening?

Book Review: 'Forgotten Warriors: The Long History of Women in Combat' by Sarah Percy

Preventing Domestic Violent Extremism: Insights from RAND Research

The Policy Currents Podcast

Developing Strategies for Summer Learning

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Planning for the Rising Costs of Dementia

Helping Coastal Communities Plan for Climate Change

Research for the EU and Other Brussels-Based Organisations

Identifying conflict-affected and high-risk areas for EU importers of minerals

Online hatred in the EU

Study on the factors influencing the uptake of EU-Funded Security Research Outcomes

Evaluating the closed coffeeshop chain cannabis experiment in the Netherlands

Trafficking human beings in the European Union

Assessing the use of new technologies for infectious disease surveillance, prevention and control

How the Dutch approached Brexit

Financial independence and gender equality in the EU

Combatting psychological violence against women across the EU

Developing future scenarios for the sustainable use of pesticides

New insights into the medical use of cannabis

Truth Decay in Europe

The socioeconomic impact of poor indoor climate on health and life satisfaction

The evidence on measures to prevent and mitigate terrorism attacks using vehicles

Smoke-free environments and the advertising of tobacco and related products

European Platform for Investing in Children identifies 'practices that work' across member states

Assessing EHR for infectious disease surveillance, prevention and control

Assessing POCT for infectious disease surveillance, prevention and control

5G supply market trends

Supporting the Observatory on the Online Platform Economy