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The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 28 independent Member States. RAND frequently conducts research for EU institutions and agencies and has also explored such topics as the EU's role in nation building and the implications of EU expansion on the global security environment.

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The European Commission Is Struggling to Demonstrate 'Value for Money'

Jun 26, 2017

Great work is happening as a result of EU spending and programmes, particularly around democracy, rule of law and human rights. To make sure the trend continues, it is important for the populace to understand the value for money of this work.
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The Economic Impact of Brexit

Dec 11, 2017

The UK is likely to be economically worse off outside of the European Union under most plausible scenarios. Leaving the EU with no deal and applying World Trade Organization rules would lead to the greatest economic losses for the UK.

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Commentary

European Defense Cooperation: Headed in the Right Direction?

In late December, all but three European Union nations agreed to activate Europe's latest, and perhaps most promising, effort to coordinate their defense investments. U.S. officials should let this effort run its course while encouraging and helping to lay the groundwork for continued collaboration.

May 14, 2018
Journal Article

Tackling Child Poverty and Social Exclusion in the EU: How EU Funding Mechanisms Can Help

This paper prepared for the European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC), sets out the different EU programmes and funds available to fight poverty among children in the EU and promote their social inclusion and general well-being.

May 11, 2018
Commentary

How Russia's Blunders Abroad Have Galvanized Europe

Russia overrates the efficacy of the military and underrates political and economic assets. Through this outdated prism the Kremlin sees Europe as America's weak sister. This miscalculation has led Russia repeatedly to err, as shown by decades of frustrated efforts to divide Europeans and split them from the U.S.

May 10, 2018
Commentary

E-enabled Elections: The Future of Overseas Voting in Europe?

Interest in technological solutions for elections is at an all-time high, but there are only a few mature online voting systems to learn from. Countries seeking to pilot e-enabled elections can learn from Estonia and others, but should also learn from those that never made it to full implementation.

Apr 26, 2018
Commentary

Europe's Great Challenge: Integrating Syrian Refugees

Since March, 2011, close to 1 million Syrian refugees have requested asylum in European countries, with Germany being the primary destination. Social and economic policies to deal with the refugee crisis will require collaborative planning, monitoring, and assessment efforts to be successful.

Apr 20, 2018
Commentary

People—Not the Tech Companies—Will Ultimately Stop Disinformation in Europe

Authorities can continue to seek to punish the tech companies for the circulation of false articles. But this is unlikely to make a difference until more people take the time to acquire the skills to distinguish between fact and fiction.

Apr 9, 2018
Commentary

'Zero-sum' Approach to Defence and Security During Brexit Negotiations Risks a Less Secure UK and EU

It is in the interest of neither the UK nor the EU to have a 'zero sum' approach to defense and security during Brexit negotiations. Both sides have plenty to lose if it turns into a 'messy divorce.'

Apr 4, 2018
Brochure

Brochure

RAND Europe ...on a page

RAND Europe ...on a page describes the characteristics of our research, people and organisation. It explains why our clients rely on us to be a trusted source for objective policy research and analysis in Europe.

Apr 4, 2018
Commentary

European Security Cooperation Should Remain Comprehensive—Especially After Brexit

During Brexit negotiations, it could be tempting for the UK and EU to use certain security structures as 'bargaining chips'. However, it is in no one's interests for both sides to adopt a 'zero-sum' approach to security discussions.

Mar 28, 2018
Journal Article

Journal Article

A Common EU Approach to Liability Rules and Insurance for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles: European Added Value Assessment Accompanying the European Parliament's Legislative Own-Initiative Report

The findings of this European added value assessment (EAVA) suggest that it is necessary to revise the current legislative EU framework for liability rules and insurance for connected and autonomous vehicles.

Mar 28, 2018
Commentary

The Danger of Truth Decay Across Europe

“Truth Decay” poses a threat to the health and future of democracy across Europe. With partial facts, disinformation, and incompatible versions of “the truth” competing for attention, it's more and more important for Europeans to recognize this phenomenon.

Mar 19, 2018
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Journal Article

Current and Future Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment in the European Union: An International Comparative Study

This study describes how cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment is carried out in practice across Europe.

Mar 15, 2018
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Getting Out from "In-Between": Perspectives on the Regional Order in Post-Soviet Europe and Eurasia

The perspectives collected in these conference proceedings explore alternatives to the current approaches to the regional order for the states "in between" the West and Russia -- Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Mar 8, 2018
Commentary

A Brexit Do-Over?

European Union member states have a method for dealing with unsatisfactory referendums, called a do-over. A Brexit do-over would be complicated—all 27 other EU members would have to agree—but since Britain leaving is also disadvantageous for the rest of the EU, they have incentives to welcome back the prodigal.

Mar 6, 2018
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RAND Europe Improves Policy and Decision Making in Europe and Around the World

RAND Europe is an independent not-for-profit research institute with offices in the UK and Belgium. Its research portfolio complements RAND's and also includes choice modeling, evaluation and performance management, innovation and technology, and much more.

Mar 1, 2018
Commentary

Why Military Mobility Should Be at the Top of NATO's Agenda

Improving military mobility in Europe has recently gathered momentum. But due to the complexity of the issue, it remains to be seen what specific progress will be made by the NATO summit in July. The same goes for how new EU initiatives will complement NATO requirements.

Feb 26, 2018
Journal Article

Saving Transatlantic Cooperation and the Iran Nuclear Deal: A View from Europe and the United States

Strong transatlantic cooperation holds the best prospects for achieving the core common objective of preventing a nuclear-armed Iran.

Feb 16, 2018
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Journal Article

Study to Support Impact Assessment on the Review of the Written Statement Directive: Directive 91/533/eec - LOT2

This study supports Impact Assessment on the review of Directive 91/553/EEC. RAND researcher Barbara Janta conducted the case study on the UK's compliance as part of the review.

Feb 9, 2018
Brochure

Spotlight on 2017

RAND Europe's annual review, Spotlight on 2017, features some of the objective research and analysis we do to help policy and decision makers keep pace with an ever-changing world.

Jan 29, 2018
Commentary

Is Macron Set to 'Take Back Control' of UK-France Border After Brexit?

As French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in London for the 35th UK-France Summit, there is growing French discomfort with arrangements at the UK-France border. The UK's decision to leave the European Union has added new urgency to this already fraught debate.

Jan 17, 2018

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