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EU competitiveness, the Single Market, and the Omnibus | EuropeChats with Ann Mettler
YouTube video by Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA)
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📢 New #EuropeChats 👉 Ann Mettler, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, @columbiauniversity.bsky.social, discusses competitiveness, the Single Market & the Omnibus with TEPSA's Executive Director @mariam-k.bsky.social.
Watch the video on #YouTube ⤵️
youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
Watch the video on #YouTube ⤵️
youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
In December, the European institutions reached a political compromise on a new #Omnibus I Regulation seeking to simplify regulation to boost competitiveness.
Is the EU on the right track with this regulation? Read @ceps.eu's J. Scott Marcus' chapter of our Experts Debrief 👉 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...
Is the EU on the right track with this regulation? Read @ceps.eu's J. Scott Marcus' chapter of our Experts Debrief 👉 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...
December 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
In December, the European institutions reached a political compromise on a new #Omnibus I Regulation seeking to simplify regulation to boost competitiveness.
Is the EU on the right track with this regulation? Read @ceps.eu's J. Scott Marcus' chapter of our Experts Debrief 👉 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...
Is the EU on the right track with this regulation? Read @ceps.eu's J. Scott Marcus' chapter of our Experts Debrief 👉 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...
📰 Media freedom under pressure in Italy 🇮🇹
"Critical journalism in the age of Meloni comes with negative practical, reputational, economic and legal repercussions", observes Allegra Wirmer in her latest TEPSA Commentary ✍️
🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/mel...
"Critical journalism in the age of Meloni comes with negative practical, reputational, economic and legal repercussions", observes Allegra Wirmer in her latest TEPSA Commentary ✍️
🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/mel...
December 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
📰 Media freedom under pressure in Italy 🇮🇹
"Critical journalism in the age of Meloni comes with negative practical, reputational, economic and legal repercussions", observes Allegra Wirmer in her latest TEPSA Commentary ✍️
🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/mel...
"Critical journalism in the age of Meloni comes with negative practical, reputational, economic and legal repercussions", observes Allegra Wirmer in her latest TEPSA Commentary ✍️
🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/mel...
As the Danish presidency of the Council of the European Union comes to an end on 31 December, it's time to revisit the TEPSA Recommendations for this Presidency & assess Denmark's time at the helm of the Council 🇩🇰
📚 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...
@iaionline.bsky.social @carnegieeurope.bsky.social
📚 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...
@iaionline.bsky.social @carnegieeurope.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM
As the Danish presidency of the Council of the European Union comes to an end on 31 December, it's time to revisit the TEPSA Recommendations for this Presidency & assess Denmark's time at the helm of the Council 🇩🇰
📚 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...
@iaionline.bsky.social @carnegieeurope.bsky.social
📚 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...
@iaionline.bsky.social @carnegieeurope.bsky.social
Holiday readings ❄️ "Pragmatic federalism and the constitutional identity of the EU"
In his latest TEPSA Commentary, Jaap Hoeksma considers the dilemma between pragmatic #federalism and the 🇪🇺's constitutional identity 🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/pra...
In his latest TEPSA Commentary, Jaap Hoeksma considers the dilemma between pragmatic #federalism and the 🇪🇺's constitutional identity 🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/pra...
December 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Holiday readings ❄️ "Pragmatic federalism and the constitutional identity of the EU"
In his latest TEPSA Commentary, Jaap Hoeksma considers the dilemma between pragmatic #federalism and the 🇪🇺's constitutional identity 🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/pra...
In his latest TEPSA Commentary, Jaap Hoeksma considers the dilemma between pragmatic #federalism and the 🇪🇺's constitutional identity 🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/pra...
#JoinOurTeam 🚨 Apply by 4 January to become our new Communications Assistant and work with us on the creation of communications and dissemination campaigns and audiovisual products 📽️
Interested? Find out more and send us your application 👉 tepsa.eu/events/job-v...
Interested? Find out more and send us your application 👉 tepsa.eu/events/job-v...
December 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
#JoinOurTeam 🚨 Apply by 4 January to become our new Communications Assistant and work with us on the creation of communications and dissemination campaigns and audiovisual products 📽️
Interested? Find out more and send us your application 👉 tepsa.eu/events/job-v...
Interested? Find out more and send us your application 👉 tepsa.eu/events/job-v...
"This is not a one-way street - we are helping Ukraine. We need Ukraine to help us" 👉 In our latest #EuropeChats, Ann Mettler explains why Ukraine is a key strategic partner for the European Union 🇺🇦🇪🇺
Watch the full episode🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
@columbiauniversity.bsky.social
Watch the full episode🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
@columbiauniversity.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"This is not a one-way street - we are helping Ukraine. We need Ukraine to help us" 👉 In our latest #EuropeChats, Ann Mettler explains why Ukraine is a key strategic partner for the European Union 🇺🇦🇪🇺
Watch the full episode🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
@columbiauniversity.bsky.social
Watch the full episode🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
@columbiauniversity.bsky.social
🎶“The relationship between voters and parties is a complicated dance, with high potential for misalignment” 🎶 Find out more in this #ActEU blog post 👉 www.foederalist.eu/2025/12/acte...
✍️ @alexhartland.bsky.social, Daniela Braun, Giuseppe Carteny, @rosanavarrete.bsky.social & @annreinl.bsky.social
✍️ @alexhartland.bsky.social, Daniela Braun, Giuseppe Carteny, @rosanavarrete.bsky.social & @annreinl.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🎶“The relationship between voters and parties is a complicated dance, with high potential for misalignment” 🎶 Find out more in this #ActEU blog post 👉 www.foederalist.eu/2025/12/acte...
✍️ @alexhartland.bsky.social, Daniela Braun, Giuseppe Carteny, @rosanavarrete.bsky.social & @annreinl.bsky.social
✍️ @alexhartland.bsky.social, Daniela Braun, Giuseppe Carteny, @rosanavarrete.bsky.social & @annreinl.bsky.social
📰 #Disinformation has become a key threat for the EU ➡️ In the face of this information crisis, CSOs must debunk false narratives & share factual information about our Union👏
TEPSA's #EURealityCheck campaign aims to do just that👉Follow it on Instagram or click here🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/how...
TEPSA's #EURealityCheck campaign aims to do just that👉Follow it on Instagram or click here🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/how...
December 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
📰 #Disinformation has become a key threat for the EU ➡️ In the face of this information crisis, CSOs must debunk false narratives & share factual information about our Union👏
TEPSA's #EURealityCheck campaign aims to do just that👉Follow it on Instagram or click here🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/how...
TEPSA's #EURealityCheck campaign aims to do just that👉Follow it on Instagram or click here🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/how...
The #Omnibus is a key debate topic in Brussels ➡️ Will simplifying regulation lead to more #competitiveness? In our latest European Council Experts' Debrief, we asked 13 researchers to share their views on this proposal.
Read their perspectives here 👉 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...
Read their perspectives here 👉 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...
December 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The #Omnibus is a key debate topic in Brussels ➡️ Will simplifying regulation lead to more #competitiveness? In our latest European Council Experts' Debrief, we asked 13 researchers to share their views on this proposal.
Read their perspectives here 👉 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...
Read their perspectives here 👉 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...
Is the European Commission on the right track with the Digital Omnibus proposal? Will it affect European companies & economy in a meaningful way? 👉 @mariam-k.bsky.social tackled these questions with @columbiauniversity.bsky.social's Ann Mettler in our latest #EuropeChats👇
🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
December 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Is the European Commission on the right track with the Digital Omnibus proposal? Will it affect European companies & economy in a meaningful way? 👉 @mariam-k.bsky.social tackled these questions with @columbiauniversity.bsky.social's Ann Mettler in our latest #EuropeChats👇
🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
"The December #EuropeanCouncil is an opportunity to explain to Washington that the EU is not for sale" 👉 In his Winter Editorial, Jim Cloos reflects on how the EU should respond to the recent attacks from the US
Read it here🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/the...
Read it here🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/the...
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"The December #EuropeanCouncil is an opportunity to explain to Washington that the EU is not for sale" 👉 In his Winter Editorial, Jim Cloos reflects on how the EU should respond to the recent attacks from the US
Read it here🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/the...
Read it here🔗 tepsa.eu/analysis/the...
💡At TEPSA, we are always looking for ways to interact with citizens. On 24 November, we tried something NEW👉 "Debating European Democracy"
Prompted by our video clips, participants engaged in conversation on issues affecting democracy. Read more here ➡️ tepsa.eu/events/debat...
Prompted by our video clips, participants engaged in conversation on issues affecting democracy. Read more here ➡️ tepsa.eu/events/debat...
December 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
💡At TEPSA, we are always looking for ways to interact with citizens. On 24 November, we tried something NEW👉 "Debating European Democracy"
Prompted by our video clips, participants engaged in conversation on issues affecting democracy. Read more here ➡️ tepsa.eu/events/debat...
Prompted by our video clips, participants engaged in conversation on issues affecting democracy. Read more here ➡️ tepsa.eu/events/debat...
#Vacancy 🚨 Come work with us! We are looking for a Communications Assistant, starting from February 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣, to contribute to TEPSA's communications and dissemination activities & audiovisual projects.
Apply here by 4 January 👉 tepsa.eu/events/job-v...
Apply here by 4 January 👉 tepsa.eu/events/job-v...
December 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#Vacancy 🚨 Come work with us! We are looking for a Communications Assistant, starting from February 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣, to contribute to TEPSA's communications and dissemination activities & audiovisual projects.
Apply here by 4 January 👉 tepsa.eu/events/job-v...
Apply here by 4 January 👉 tepsa.eu/events/job-v...
The EU has been priding itself as a regulatory superpower ➡️ But what are the costs of #regulation for European companies and the EU's economic future?
👉 Ann Mettler (@columbiauniversity.bsky.social) tells us more in our latest #EuropeChats recording 🎙️
🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
👉 Ann Mettler (@columbiauniversity.bsky.social) tells us more in our latest #EuropeChats recording 🎙️
🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
December 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The EU has been priding itself as a regulatory superpower ➡️ But what are the costs of #regulation for European companies and the EU's economic future?
👉 Ann Mettler (@columbiauniversity.bsky.social) tells us more in our latest #EuropeChats recording 🎙️
🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
👉 Ann Mettler (@columbiauniversity.bsky.social) tells us more in our latest #EuropeChats recording 🎙️
🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
TEPSA is proud to attend the #SakharovPrize at the @europarl.europa.eu 🇪🇺 This year, the Parliament awarded the prize to journalists Mzia Amaglobeli and Andrzej Poczobut 👏
Watch the award ceremony: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
Photos: © European Union 2025 - Source : EP; TEPSA
Watch the award ceremony: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
Photos: © European Union 2025 - Source : EP; TEPSA
December 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
TEPSA is proud to attend the #SakharovPrize at the @europarl.europa.eu 🇪🇺 This year, the Parliament awarded the prize to journalists Mzia Amaglobeli and Andrzej Poczobut 👏
Watch the award ceremony: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
Photos: © European Union 2025 - Source : EP; TEPSA
Watch the award ceremony: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
Photos: © European Union 2025 - Source : EP; TEPSA
Today's the day! Only a few hours left to submit your short essay or policy brief and get a chance to win an invitation to the final conference of the #ActEU project in Brussels🇧🇪 🏆
Send your paper before midnight CET 👇
tepsa.eu/events/acteu...
Send your paper before midnight CET 👇
tepsa.eu/events/acteu...
December 16, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Today's the day! Only a few hours left to submit your short essay or policy brief and get a chance to win an invitation to the final conference of the #ActEU project in Brussels🇧🇪 🏆
Send your paper before midnight CET 👇
tepsa.eu/events/acteu...
Send your paper before midnight CET 👇
tepsa.eu/events/acteu...
In 2023, Europe's growth was at 0.4% and in 2024, it was at 1% 👉Is Europe's #economy declining? TEPSA Executive Director @mariam-k.bsky.social asked this question to Ann Mettler (@columbiauniversity.bsky.social) in our latest #EuropeChats episode 👇
Watch it on YouTube 🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
Watch it on YouTube 🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
December 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In 2023, Europe's growth was at 0.4% and in 2024, it was at 1% 👉Is Europe's #economy declining? TEPSA Executive Director @mariam-k.bsky.social asked this question to Ann Mettler (@columbiauniversity.bsky.social) in our latest #EuropeChats episode 👇
Watch it on YouTube 🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
Watch it on YouTube 🔗 youtu.be/UkTVyKozp5E
If you still haven't submitted your short essay or policy brief for the #ActEU student paper contest, now is the time to do so! 📨
Find all the information you need on how to proceed here ⤵️
tepsa.eu/events/acteu...
Find all the information you need on how to proceed here ⤵️
tepsa.eu/events/acteu...
December 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
If you still haven't submitted your short essay or policy brief for the #ActEU student paper contest, now is the time to do so! 📨
Find all the information you need on how to proceed here ⤵️
tepsa.eu/events/acteu...
Find all the information you need on how to proceed here ⤵️
tepsa.eu/events/acteu...
Reposted by Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA)
Sabotage of critical infrastructure is the top threat to the EU in 2026, according to an exclusive survey of European experts on global risks facing the EU.
📌 Read more: europeangovernanceandpolitics.eui.eu/global-risks...
📌 Read more: europeangovernanceandpolitics.eui.eu/global-risks...
December 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Sabotage of critical infrastructure is the top threat to the EU in 2026, according to an exclusive survey of European experts on global risks facing the EU.
📌 Read more: europeangovernanceandpolitics.eui.eu/global-risks...
📌 Read more: europeangovernanceandpolitics.eui.eu/global-risks...
A look back at the studies presented by TEPSA to the European Parliament in recent weeks 📸
It is always a great honour to coordinate such research with leading experts and to then present it to policymakers.
It is always a great honour to coordinate such research with leading experts and to then present it to policymakers.
December 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A look back at the studies presented by TEPSA to the European Parliament in recent weeks 📸
It is always a great honour to coordinate such research with leading experts and to then present it to policymakers.
It is always a great honour to coordinate such research with leading experts and to then present it to policymakers.
To conclude this #CypriotPPC and to sum up the recommendations forwarded to the incoming Cypriot Presidency, a few remarks were given by Lucia Mokra, Chairperson of the TEPSA Board and by Mary Varda, Research Fellow at the University of Nicosia 🇨🇾🇪🇺
Available now on Youtube 👇
Available now on Youtube 👇
Conclusion of the Cypriot Pre-Presidency Conference
YouTube video by Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA)
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 9:02 AM
To conclude this #CypriotPPC and to sum up the recommendations forwarded to the incoming Cypriot Presidency, a few remarks were given by Lucia Mokra, Chairperson of the TEPSA Board and by Mary Varda, Research Fellow at the University of Nicosia 🇨🇾🇪🇺
Available now on Youtube 👇
Available now on Youtube 👇
💰 With discussions on the #MFF heating up in Brussels, TEPSA's Secretary-General Jim Cloos and Klaus Welle, fmr. Secretary-General of the @europarl.europa.eu, explore the Parliament's view on the next #budget ⬇️
Watch the full #EuropeChats on YouTube 🔗 lnkd.in/ee3ueMVa
Watch the full #EuropeChats on YouTube 🔗 lnkd.in/ee3ueMVa
December 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
💰 With discussions on the #MFF heating up in Brussels, TEPSA's Secretary-General Jim Cloos and Klaus Welle, fmr. Secretary-General of the @europarl.europa.eu, explore the Parliament's view on the next #budget ⬇️
Watch the full #EuropeChats on YouTube 🔗 lnkd.in/ee3ueMVa
Watch the full #EuropeChats on YouTube 🔗 lnkd.in/ee3ueMVa
It's time for one last proofread before sending!
Only 5 days left to participate in the ActEU Paper Contest and to submit your short essay or policy brief 📜
All the info for a final check 👇
tepsa.eu/events/acteu...
Only 5 days left to participate in the ActEU Paper Contest and to submit your short essay or policy brief 📜
All the info for a final check 👇
tepsa.eu/events/acteu...
December 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
It's time for one last proofread before sending!
Only 5 days left to participate in the ActEU Paper Contest and to submit your short essay or policy brief 📜
All the info for a final check 👇
tepsa.eu/events/acteu...
Only 5 days left to participate in the ActEU Paper Contest and to submit your short essay or policy brief 📜
All the info for a final check 👇
tepsa.eu/events/acteu...
🚨 This morning, Aurelio Insisa (@iaionline.bsky.social) and Giulio Pugliese (@eui-eu.bsky.social & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) are presenting a study on EU-Taiwan cooperation, requested by the AFET Committee and coordinated by TEPSA.
🔗 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
🔗 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
December 11, 2025 at 8:42 AM
🚨 This morning, Aurelio Insisa (@iaionline.bsky.social) and Giulio Pugliese (@eui-eu.bsky.social & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) are presenting a study on EU-Taiwan cooperation, requested by the AFET Committee and coordinated by TEPSA.
🔗 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
🔗 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
#NewPublication‼️After watching our #EuropeChats episode, find out more about the #Omnibus proposals in our latest Experts Debrief "Simplification of EU legislation: A complex matter".
With contributions from 1️⃣3️⃣ leading experts from our pan-European network. Read it here🔗 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...
With contributions from 1️⃣3️⃣ leading experts from our pan-European network. Read it here🔗 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...
December 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
#NewPublication‼️After watching our #EuropeChats episode, find out more about the #Omnibus proposals in our latest Experts Debrief "Simplification of EU legislation: A complex matter".
With contributions from 1️⃣3️⃣ leading experts from our pan-European network. Read it here🔗 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...
With contributions from 1️⃣3️⃣ leading experts from our pan-European network. Read it here🔗 tepsa.eu/policy-advic...