Publication: November 2025 Download: English Author: Christian MÖLLMANN, University of Hamburg, Institute for Marine Ecosystem and Fisheries Science, Center for Earth System Research and Sustainability (CEN) Background The Baltic Sea is facing a critical fisheries management failure. Four of the seven key commercial stocks − including Western and Eastern Baltic Read more…
Publication: November 2025 Download: English At a glance note: English Author: Jan ŠIŠKA, Charles University; Julie BEADLE-BROWN, Beadle-Brown Consulting Ltd. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD), ratified by the European Union in 2010, marked a shift towards a rights-based approach Read more…
The workshop took place on 3 November 2025. The following three topics were on the agenda: Vulnerable groups – particularly the housing affordability challenges faced by young people, households with children, and older people. Short-term rentals – their impacts, regulation, and relevant legal developments Construction and renovation – opportunities and challenges Read more…
Publication: September 2025 Download: English At a glance note: English Executive summary: DE – EN – ES – FR – IT – PL – HR Author: Michael VOIGTLÄNDER, German Economic Institute Executive summary The EU housing markets face multiple challenges, including an i) insufficient construction of new residential dwellings and Read more…
Publication: August 2025 Download: English Executive summary: ES – DE – EN – FR – IT– PL Author: Christian MÖLLMANN (University of Hamburg, Institute for Marine Ecosystem and Fisheries Science,Center for Earth System Research and Sustainability (CEN)) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background The Baltic Sea multiannual plan (MAP), established by Regulation (EU) Read more…
The presentation of the study took place on 19 March 2025 and focused on the following topics: Socio-economic, demographic and technological challenges Cohesion Policy’s contribution to tackling these challenges Cohesion Policy’s strengths and gaps Policy implications The presentation was followed by questions from the Members and an insightful discussion on Read more…
The presentation of the study took place on 19 February 2025 and focused on the following topics: Simplification efforts since 2007 Administrative burdens and challenges Complex network of ESIF and possibilities of consolidations Short-term and long-term recommendations The presentation was followed by questions from the Members and an insightful discussion Read more…
Publication: March 2025 Download: English Executive summary: DE – EN – FR At a glance note: English Authors: Manuela SAMEK-LODOVICI, Daniela LOI, Monica PATRIZIO and Flavia PESCE Executive summary This study analyses how Cohesion Policy (CP) can continue to support socio-economic and territorial cohesion in tackling emerging and existing demographic, Read more…
The presentation of the study took place on 27 January 2025 and focused on the following topics: Climate risks and adaptation needs EU policy instruments for adaptation Current Cohesion Policy support Support gaps and policy recommendations Following the presentation, Members raised questions and exchanged of ideas on matters of water Read more…
Publication: November 2024Download: EnglishExecutive summary: DE – EN – ES – FR – ITAt a glance note: Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV Authors:PART I: Suitbert SCHMUEDDERICH, Anna MADRILES HELM (COFAD GmbH, Germany)PART II: Alicia SANMAMED (Freelance, Spain)PART III: Benoît CAILLART (F& S, France)PART IV: Pavel SALZ (MR&A, Read more…