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The Centres for European Policy Network (cep) has analysed the European policy plans of the parties for the Bundestag elections. The result: Europe hardly plays a role, even though the EU is currently facing its biggest existential crisis in decades and Germany's prosperity and security are directly affected. The think tank demands that the next German government must urgently put Europe centre stage.

Whether instant payments or cross-border transactions: The digitalisation of the financial sector is progressing rapidly. It offers advantages - but also harbours risks, such as cyber-attacks exploiting security vulnerabilities. The Centre for European Policy (cep) has analysed the challenges. The new study outlines how the EU can counter these risks with robust regulation.

The hype surrounding DeepSeek has shown that the race for the global development of artificial intelligence (AI) could take a different course than expected. This is good news for Europe, which has so far lagged behind global developments. The Centre for European Policy (cep) is calling for a clear strategy for European AI.

Whether it is digitalisation, education, or the economy, the parties are increasingly focusing on the future in the run-up to the federal elections – but without concrete proposals or instruments. This is the result of an AI analysis of the election manifestos by the Centre for European Policy (cep) and the think tank Zukunft-Fabrik.2050.

Protective tariffs, protectionism, nationalism: with US President Donald Trump's second term in office, the global economic environment for the European Union (EU) is becoming even more uncertain. In a new study, the Centre for European Policy (cep) advises Europe to adopt a coordinated strategy and deepen intercontinental partnerships.

The second draft of the General Purpose AI Code of Practice represents a significant improvement, addressing key stakeholder feedback and refining its approach to systemic risk, transparency, and proportionality. However, challenges remain, including ambiguous language, unclear deployment decisions, and procedural hurdles to more diverse stakeholder engagement.

With flexibility overcoming the crisis of the automotive sector: the EU should allow for more technological openness and market-driven decarbonisation within CO₂ emission standards to reconcile robust competitiveness and ambitious climate targets. This is the result of a study of the Centre for European Policy (cep) commissioned by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).

The EU wants to close the gap to leading digital nations such as the US – including with a new Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy. But her title alone says it all:
The EU digital policy is caught in a trilemma. The Centre for European Policy (cep) warns of the risks of conflicting objectives – and describes possible ways out.

Whether green steel, bioplastics or alternative fuels: climate-friendly technologies require clear sales prospects. The Centre for European Policy (cep) sees great potential in green lead markets to make climate protection economically viable, but warns against too much state control.

The global market for digital services is dominated by just a few international corporations. Against this backdrop, Italy is planning a national tax on profits in the sector. The Centres for European Policy Network (cep) regards the Italian digital tax as economically counterproductive. It must be coordinated at European level.