21 Dec 2023 - 31 May 2024
21.12.2023 - 31.05.2024
Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department
Dr Katarzyna W. Sidło specializes in the political economy, geo-economics and socioeconomic development of the European Union’s Southern Neighbourhood as well as EU-Mediterranean relations. She has a proven track record working on studies, evaluations and impact assessments commissioned by various international donors such as the European Parliament, the European Commission and its various departments and agencies, … <a href="https://case.dev10.pro/project/how-the-eu-should-prepare-for-the-enlargement-in-terms-of-governance-policies-and-investments-options-and-choices-made-from-a-territorial-perspective/">Continued</a>
The study commissioned to CASE by the Committee of the Regions and entitled “Tourism and Rural Development” is to provide a brief analysis of the main barriers and enablers to tourism as part of rural development in the European Union from the perspective of subnational governments. The study also will pay attention to identify supporting … <a href="https://case.dev10.pro/project/how-the-eu-should-prepare-for-the-enlargement-in-terms-of-governance-policies-and-investments-options-and-choices-made-from-a-territorial-perspective/">Continued</a>
This study aimed to assess the prospects of, and underlying conditions for, a joint diplomatic EU-US initiative to support the Middle East Peace Process, and ultimately a viable, sustainable and peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute, in line with applicable international law. The paper prepared by CASE and IMED experts evaluates the possibility of joint … <a href="https://case.dev10.pro/project/how-the-eu-should-prepare-for-the-enlargement-in-terms-of-governance-policies-and-investments-options-and-choices-made-from-a-territorial-perspective/">Continued</a>
Project description: Having in mind the established frameworks at European level, it is necessary to ensure that the available tools are utilised at all levels and by all relevant actors that could contribute to the joint aim of empowering citizens in their resilience to disinformation. While it is beneficial to adopt broad strategies, these should … <a href="https://case.dev10.pro/project/how-the-eu-should-prepare-for-the-enlargement-in-terms-of-governance-policies-and-investments-options-and-choices-made-from-a-territorial-perspective/">Continued</a>
Eastern Partnership Specialist
Marianna Zarychta graduated from sociology at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. She also studies Social Change Management at the Jagiellonian University. Marianna completed her internship at the Marshal’s Office of the Małopolskie Voivodeship in the team for European Union projects. She carried out research for the RMF Group in Krakow, and for the Institute of … <a href="https://case.dev10.pro/project/how-the-eu-should-prepare-for-the-enlargement-in-terms-of-governance-policies-and-investments-options-and-choices-made-from-a-territorial-perspective/">Continued</a>
The project’s main objective is to identify the needs, risks, and opportunities for empowering refugee and migrant domestic workers in Poland. To achieve this, three interrelated research objectives were identified according to the ToR. The first relates to the existing state of affairs – understanding the needs and risks specific to the situation of migrant … <a href="https://case.dev10.pro/project/how-the-eu-should-prepare-for-the-enlargement-in-terms-of-governance-policies-and-investments-options-and-choices-made-from-a-territorial-perspective/">Continued</a>
Private sector was the key driver of protests following unfair presidential election in Belarus in August 2020 and faced harsh government response aftermath. The political crisis affected many Belarusian private companies in different sectors as well as self-employed. Among factors negatively affecting domestic business development were the risks of inspections, closures, arrests; unwillingness to pay … <a href="https://case.dev10.pro/project/how-the-eu-should-prepare-for-the-enlargement-in-terms-of-governance-policies-and-investments-options-and-choices-made-from-a-territorial-perspective/">Continued</a>
In its 2023 enlargement package, the European Commission recommended that the Council open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. Moreover, it recommended that the Council grant Georgia the status of candidate country and open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina, once the necessary degree of compliance with the membership criteria has been achieved.
The study will focus on the impact of the enlargement process on key policies for Europe’s regions and cities, as well as on the role of local and regional authorities in the future European Union. A large-scale enlargement will be taken as a basis, e.g., the transition from the 27 current Member States to possibly 30 or even more. The study will focus on how to best prepare and reform the investment policies that are most important to EU cities and regions as a result of the enlargement.
More specifically, the study will identify:
(a) how enlargement could affect specific policy areas, with consequences for local and regional authorities. In this context, particular attention will be paid to (i) future development and reform scenarios for cohesion policy (and funding instruments), and (ii) the common agricultural policy, both fundamental policies for Europeans;
(b) the possible impact of any future enlargement on the allocation of European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) at regional and local level and consequently the investment capacity of cities and regions, taking into account possible adaptations and reforms of current financing instruments; and
(c) the key institutional reforms needed from a governance perspective to enhance the role of local and regional authorities in an enlarged EU.
As far as possible, the study will take into account the upcoming European Commission’s documents on pre-enlargement policy reviews and possible reforms. The conclusions of this study will inform the EU’s local and regional authorities about some potential consequences of any large-scale enlargement and will propose recommendations on approaches and reforms to address the challenges thrown up by enlargement. The conclusions will also serve as a valuable tool for the enlargement-related work undertaken by CoR members. The study’s findings will also be used for the CoR’s EU Annual Report on the State of Regions and Cities.
Project sponsor: The European Committee of the Regions
Project Leader: CASE
The project will be conducted in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine and Russia’s increasingly assertive regional policy, which will continue to affect the economic situation of the three analysed countries via various channels – trade of goods and services, remittances of labour migrants, financial flows, energy dependence (all countries are net energy … Continued
Private sector was the key driver of protests following unfair presidential election in Belarus in August 2020 and faced harsh government response aftermath. The political crisis affected many Belarusian private companies in different sectors as well as self-employed. Among factors negatively affecting domestic business development were the risks of inspections, closures, arrests; unwillingness to pay … Continued
Project description: The war in Ukraine has further destabilised already fragile agricultural markets, in addition to challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. It directly affects global food supplies of wheat, maize, barley and sunflower oil and affects already high food, feed, fertiliser and fossil fuel energy prices. In this context, the European … Continued
