Yesterday in Brussels, IMF Managing Director @KGeorgieva met with @EU_Commission Vice-President Teresa Ribera, European Commissioners @VDombrovskis, @MartaKosEU & @WBHoekstra, as well as launched an IMF paper on EU accession @CEPS_thinktank. Full speech: imf.org/en/news/articles/202…

At @CEPS_thinktank in Brussels, IMF Managing Director @KGeorgieva presented new IMF research showing that EU accession could raise GDP per capita in the Western Balkans and Moldova by 30–35% within a decade through reforms, integration, and EU funding. (1/4)

A bigger Europe is a stronger Europe. At @CEPS_thinktank, I presented new IMF research showing that, with bold reforms, deeper single-market integration & strong institutions, EU enlargement can boost productivity, growth & living standards for all. imf.org/en/publications/depa…

🔴 LIVE NOW / Our event continues with the panel discussion. 🔹️ How do we explain the benefits of enlargment here in the EU? 🔹️How do we make sure information is shared with citizens? This and much more under discussion with Commissioner @MartaKosEU and @IMFnews’ Managing Director @KGeorgieva Moderated by our CEO @karel_lannoo WATCH IT LIVE 👉 youtube.com/live/zbQbHp3LvYM…

🔴 LIVE NOW / With strong implementation, deeper integration, and continued progress toward a more integrated European market, EU accession can remain a powerful catalyst for convergence, resilience and rising living standards, highlights Managing Director @KGeorgieva. WATCH IT LIVE 👉 youtube.com/live/zbQbHp3LvYM…

🔴 LIVE NOW / Replicating past gains — raising GDP per capita by 30%35% within a decade — is achievable. But these gains are not automatic. Securing them will require productivity gains in line with earlier enlargement rounds, supported by three mutually reinforcing forces: 🔹 Domestic structural reforms anchored in the EU Acquis 🔹 Single market integration 🔹 EU funding Says @IMFnews’ Managing Director @KGeorgieva, presenting the paper. WATCH IT LIVE 👉 youtube.com/live/zbQbHp3LvYM…

Live now at @CEPS_thinktank. @KGeorgieva presents a new @IMFinEurope Departmental Paper, "Bridging Borders: Making the Most of EU Accession," with opening remarks by @MartaKosEU and a conversation moderated by @karel_lannoo. youtube.com/watch?v=cjLOzzKH…

🔴 LIVE NOW / We are honoured to welcome @IMFnews’ Managing Director @KGeorgieva today at CEPS for the launch of the IMF Paper ‘Bridging Borders: Making the Most of EU Accession’. The paper identifies the key factors underpinning potential accession gains for the Western Balkan countries and Moldova and uses a structural framework to benchmark outcomes and quantify possible forward-looking gains. READ THE PAPER HERE 👉 imf.org/en/publications/depa…

🔴 LIVE NOW / Commissioner @MartaKosEU is now providing her opening speech. Touching upon the Commission's proposal on pre-enlargement policy review, she highlights the importance of: 🔹 Internal reforms without Treaty change 🔹 Stronger democratic safeguards for newcomers 🔹 Benefits of gradual integration 🔹 Transitional measures for future accession treaties WATCH IT LIVE 👉 youtube.com/live/zbQbHp3LvYM…

🔴 LIVE NOW / Full house today at CEPS for our discussion with Commissioner for Enlargement @MartaKosEU and @IMFnews’ Managing Director @Kgeorgieva. We will discuss how to make EU enlargement work for both new and existing members, and how to maximise the economic potential of an enlarged Union. WATCH IT LIVE 👉 youtube.com/live/zbQbHp3LvYM…

Our event on the economic dividend of EU enlargement with Commissioner for Enlargement @MartaKosEU and @IMFnews’ Managing Director @KGeorgieva will start in 20 minutes! If you didn't register, follow it online here 👉 youtube.com/live/zbQbHp3LvYM…

🔴 LIVE NOW / Our first panel of the event has now started. We are pleased to be joined by: 🗣 @lynskeyo, @LSELaw 🗣 @volker_stocker, @JWI_Berlin 🗣 @RaquelJorgeR, @adigital_org Moderated by @ArtBogucki Follow the event live here 👉 youtube.com/live/4NJi0RLLUxQ?

🔴 LIVE NOW / @JScottMARCUS is now presenting the key findings of the report. The digital aquis has grown not only in the number and complexity of eu laws but also of delegated acts and of implementing bodies. Since 2012, the number went from around 20 to 88, he highlights. Follow the presentation live here 👉 youtube.com/live/4NJi0RLLUxQ…

🔴 LIVE NOW / Full house for our event on EU law and regulation for the digital world! We will explore how the EU can simplify and increasingly complex regulatory landscape, strenghten productivity and remain competitive in a more challenging geopolitical environment. And stay tuned for the presentation of our dedicated Task Force report! 👉 youtube.com/live/4NJi0RLLUxQ…

📍 EVENT I 📅 8 September 2026 I 🕐 15:00 - 16:15 (CEST) I 💬 EU enlargement Join us at CEPS on Tuesday 8 September for an exclusive presentation of the forthcoming @IMFinEurope Departmental Paper on ‘Bridging Borders: Making the Most of EU Accession’ by IMF Managing Director @KGeorgieva. The event will be opened by European Commissioner for Enlargement @MartaKosEU and followed by a moderated conversation on how to make EU enlargement work for both new and existing members and how to maximise the economic potential of an enlarged Union. REGISTER HERE 👉 lnkd.in/eFpXr34p

🔎📝 What is needed to reform current and emerging EU digital laws? Between January and April we gathered a Task Force of knowledgeable industry stakeholders, academic experts and NGO representatives to answer this question and discuss the next steps for EU law and regulation for the digital world. Join us on 4 September for the launch of the report summarising the work of the Task Force REGISTER NOW 👉 ceps.eu/ceps-events/next-ste…

🌍 We are proud to share that CEPS and its Enlargement Programme is part of DEEP DIALOGUE, a new #HorizonEurope project tackling one of Europe's most pressing challenges: the rise of polarisation, extremism, hate speech and disinformation. The DEEP DIALOGUE (De-Escalating Extremism & Polarization through Dialogue) consortium will work to strengthen democratic resilience and empower young people through evidence-based, dialogue driven solutions. Because stronger democracies begin with stronger dialogue. 🤝 We look forward to collaborating with our consortium partners!

📌Save the date for our Annual Conference on 10 November! Exploring: 1️⃣MISP and the future of 🇪🇺EU #capitalmarkets 2️⃣Scaling up Europe 3️⃣Intermediaries, liquidity providers & market infrastructures REGISTER HERE👉 tinyurl.com/5b3bynvd With @EuroclearGroup & @OptiverGlobal

🗣️ The CEPS Academy is here! The same expertise that shapes EU policy in Brussels, now built into trainings that you can take. The CEPS Academy offers a range of programmes designed to meet different learning goals, career stages and professional needs: 🎓 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 Your crash course in how the EU really works 💡𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 Short, focused sessions on emerging debates and complex policy areas ✏️ 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 Deep, sector-specific programmes built and delivered on request 💬 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬 Sharp, timely reads on live EU developments Enrolment is now open for selected programmes. Explore the CEPS Academy and find the right programme for you 👉 academy.ceps.eu/

𝗟𝗮 𝗨𝗘 𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗮 𝗮 𝗹𝗮 𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗶́𝘀𝗲𝘀 Muchas gracias a @manuelvgomez por contar con mi visión y citar mi paper para @CEPS_thinktank en su interesante artículo para @el_pais A continuación, un resumen de algunas ideas que compartí con él y en comentarios, enlace a mi paper de CEPS. ➡️Desde 2022, la UE ha ido condicionando el acceso a los contratos públicos y a la financiación europea vinculada a ellos a criterios de origen, control o producción en la UE. ➡️Este cuerpo normativo no se ha diseñado como un régimen coherente: se ha ido acumulando instrumento a instrumento (IPI, NZIA, SAFE, EDIP, la propuesta de IAA, el Cloud and AI Development Act), sin que nadie se haya preguntado cómo encajan las piezas entre sí. ➡️La UE ha defendido durante décadas que los mercados de contratación pública abiertos son más eficientes. Esos argumentos no pierden fuerza cuando se aplican hacia dentro. Si la UE va a construir una arquitectura de preferencia europea, debería hacerlo respetando los principios que ha exigido a otros: reglas claras, excepciones justificadas, reciprocidad y control judicial efectivo. ➡️ 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗴𝗼𝘀. 💶 Precios: sobrecostes del 15 al 50% por requisitos de contenido local, en mercados donde las licitaciones con un solo oferente pasaron del 23,5% en 2011 al 41,8% en 2021. ⚖️ Exposición legal: tensión con el Acuerdo de Contratación Pública de la OMC y con los Tratados. 📋 Carga administrativa: inasumible para buena parte de los más de 250.000 poderes adjudicadores de la UE y para las pymes, que ganan el 71% de los contratos por número pero solo el 33% por valor. ➡️𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘃𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲. Las configuraciones que permiten la participación de terceros países sujeta a salvaguardas operativas logran los mismos objetivos de seguridad y resiliencia con menor coste legal, económico y administrativo. La propia práctica europea lo confirma: en la primera licitación bajo el Cloud Sovereignty Framework ningún consorcio alcanzó el nivel máximo de soberanía, y SAFE ha tenido que abrirse a Japón, Corea del Sur y Canadá. ➡️ El riesgo final no es tanto el aislamiento como la incoherencia: un régimen que nadie ha diseñado, que encarece la contratación y que erosiona la credibilidad exterior de la UE como defensora de mercados abiertos. elpais.com/economia/2026-08-…