Strengthening the EU’s transition towards a quantum-safe world.
In April 2025, CEPS created a Task Force to accelerate the EU’s transition to a quantum-safe world, bringing together private organizations, EU institutions, universities, and agencies. Technical, market, governance, and political challenges were highlighted, crucial in the face of emerging quantum computers capable of breaching current cryptographic systems. It is recommended to improve the preparation and awareness of European actors in the face of this urgent transformation.
Ukraine: Summit Without Results
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United by the Nation
Since 2022, national cohesion in Europe has been crucial in facing the Russian threat and supporting Ukraine, and fiscal pressure and defence spending increases make it difficult to meet social expectations. External actors such as Russia and the United States undermine this cohesion. Strong leadership and comprehensive responses from political elites and civil society, along with good governance and strong institutions, are needed to counter these influences.
The Ghost Fleet of GNL in the New Gas Order: Futures of Energy
The increase of a ghost fleet of LNG, backed by China, aims to counter the US dominance in the energy markets, marking a transition towards a multipolar economic order. The appearance of Russian and Chinese methaner carriers for transporting sanctioned LNG indicates a shift in the international energy market. This phenomenon poses environmental and security risks, as well as challenges for maritime regulation.
Why the most valuable tax oath is not making more promises.
In the midst of a growing fiscal crisis in the US, the effectiveness of politicians’ promises not to raise taxes is questioned due to the unprecedented increase in federal debt. The lack of flexibility in fiscal negotiations has led to paralysis. With the urgent need to address budget sustainability, the importance of avoiding restrictive tax promises is highlighted. Leaders are urged to break with this practice to achieve a lasting fiscal reform.