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May 28, 2017
Published by EPICENTER on May 28, 2017
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Reforming the Common Agricultural Policy

The EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has undergone several waves of reforms over the last few decades. Yet, many market- and trade-distorting practices still persist, and the EU’s agricultural sector remains disproportionately dependent on public support when compared to its counterpart in other developed countries, such as Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
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May 1, 2017
Published by EPICENTER on May 1, 2017
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Time to Re-think the EU Trade Policy

As of 2017, the EU has 44 trade agreements in place with more than 60 countries across the globe. In addition, five accords have been finalised but are not yet being applied (with East African countries, Ecuador, Singapore, Vietnam and West Africa).
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April 1, 2017
Published by EPICENTER on April 1, 2017
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Roaming Without Borders

Following the latest European Commission proposal on wholesale roaming surcharges across the EEA, on 5 and 6 April, MEPs will debate on and vote for amending Regulation (EU) No 531/2012 as regards rules for wholesale roaming markets.
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April 1, 2017
Published by EPICENTER on April 1, 2017
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Education 4.0

Current schooling systems are badly equipped to deal with rapid technological innovation and changing work patterns such as the sharing economy and the rise of portfolio careers. This is particularly true of southern European countries where centralisation has restricted educational freedom and has led to weaker student performance and persistently high rates of youth unemployment
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April 1, 2017
Published by EPICENTER on April 1, 2017
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The EU and Norway: A Complex Relationship

The EEA Agreement was signed in 1992, and entered into force in 1994. Until now, EEA EFTA countries have been able to enjoy the benefits of the European Single Market whilst remaining outside of Brussels’ ever-closer-union agenda.
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March 1, 2017
Published by EPICENTER on March 1, 2017
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Regulations and Complexity Harm EU Labour Mobility

Labour market mobility in the European Union is increasing, but it remains too low to provide sufficient internal socio-economic adjustments. This situation reflects non-policy factors, such as linguistic and cultural differences, but also policy barriers. In particular, difficulties in the recognition of skills and professional qualifications and occupational licensing are still major hurdles.
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March 1, 2017
Published by EPICENTER on March 1, 2017
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The Importance of an Anti-lobbying Clause

The composition of civil society at the EU level is largely dictated by which groups the European Commission chooses to fund. Furthermore, citizens have not been consulted directly on this. Instead they have been ventriloquised through a select group of charities, think tanks and other organisations which are directly financed by the EU.
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March 1, 2017
Published by EPICENTER on March 1, 2017
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Solvency II and the CMU: Unlocking Contractual Savings’ Investment

Even though the free movement of capital has been a legislative reality in the European Union since the Treaty of Rome, the markets for most financial services and products remain largely divided.
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