Daniel Fiott

Publications

  • The Juncker Commission and Europe’s Defence

    The Juncker Commission and Europe’s Defence

    The decision by the incoming President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, to merge the internal market and industry portfolios under one commissioner is an intelligent move. Of course, it is not the first time this has been attempted. Some may recall that Étienne Davignon was the Commissioner for Internal Market, Customs Union and Industrial… Read more

  • Defence R&D in Europe

    Defence R&D in Europe

    Introduction Research and Technology (R&T) and Research and Development (R&D) are critical ele- ments in the production of defence capabilities: without scientific and engineering inge- nuity, technological advances in the defence sphere cannot be made. R&T is the critical beginning phase in the development of defence capabilities. It is in the R&T phase that initial… Read more

  • One Size to Fit All? Setting Standards for European Defence

    One Size to Fit All? Setting Standards for European Defence

    Abstract While the crisis in Ukraine may contribute to a revision of defence expenditures in a number of European countries, the task of finding the right balance between cost-effective and strategically-relevant defence spending in Europe is still critical. As defence expenditure generally remains in decline across Europe, a range of innovative measures to ensure that… Read more

  • Reducing the Environmental Bootprint? Competition and Regulation in the Greening of Europe’s Defense Sector

    Reducing the Environmental Bootprint? Competition and Regulation in the Greening of Europe’s Defense Sector

    As part of the European Union’s (EU) renewable energy and climate targets and its drive for sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental protection, various elements of the defense sector in Europe are undertaking their own green initiatives. This is particularly important as the defense sector is one of the biggest public consumers of energy in the… Read more

  • No TTIP-ing Point for European Defence?

    No TTIP-ing Point for European Defence?

    Abstract The EU-US Summit on 26 March will mark eight months since the partners decided to formally launch negotiations on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The aim of the TTIP – if finalised – is to remove tariffs, align regulatory standards and open up government procurement. Born out of the need to boost… Read more

  • An Industrious European Council on Defence?

    An Industrious European Council on Defence?

    The December 2013 Council meeting set in motion a number of important “roadmaps” for defence-industrial policy in Europe. Now the member states, the European Defence Agency and European Commission need to be aware of the potential roadblocks ahead. Egmont Institute, 2014, No. 53 Read it here Read more