Shape
the policy
of Europe
We bridge academia and policy!
We connect Maastricht University’s academic expertise to European challenges. From sustainability and migration to digitalisation, security and defence, our researchers contribute knowledge that may inform decision-making at regional, national and European levels.
We bring together expertise from different disciplines and turn them into clear and accessible insights. We do so by means of policy briefs, expert interviews, dedicated events and dialogue with policymakers.
In line with UM’s Europe Strategy 2025–2030, we strengthen the link between research and policy, so that knowledge can be used where it matters most: in shaping Europe’s future.
Policy Brief Collections
Our policy brief collections discuss topics high on the EU agenda, which are selected by our academic board.
We aim to promote dialogue with policymakers, (inter)governmental organisations, other societal stakeholders, and citizens. The policy brief collections will additionally be presented to the public and policymakers by means of a stakeholder-event. Linking research with policy-making is crucial to deal with societal challenges and priorities high on the European agenda. As such, the policy briefs support Maastricht University’s research and valorisation efforts on Europe and European integration. These special collections will consist of a coherent series of policy briefs written by UM (associate) professors under the curation of one appointed senior UM expert.
In case you are interested in coordinating a special collection or want to submit an individual brief as part of one of these special collections, we invite you to submit a proposal to the SEM research officer.
Circular Economy
Climate change is already impacting societies and ecosystems worldwide, from extreme weather to biodiversity loss.
While the Global South is hardest hit, Europe is not spared. To limit further damage, an entirely new perspective on business, society and the economy is needed, where unnecessary consumption and waste are avoided and products and materials are reused, and the economy is fuelled by renewable energy.
This Policy Brief series by Studio Europa Maastricht explores how the objectives of the creation of a European Circular Economy have been given shape and reflects on its policy challenges.
Defence
Climate change is already impacting societies and ecosystems worldwide, from extreme weather to biodiversity loss.
While the Global South is hardest hit, Europe is not spared. To limit further damage, an entirely new perspective on business, society and the economy is needed, where unnecessary consumption and waste are avoided and products and materials are reused, and the economy is fuelled by renewable energy.
This Policy Brief series by Studio Europa Maastricht explores how the objectives of the creation of a European Circular Economy have been given shape and reflects on its policy challenges.
