CEPR's Paris Reports are annual in-depth studies of topical policy issues concerning Europe. Since 2024, the Paris Report has been published as a joint initiative of Bruegel and CEPR.
Paris Report 4: The New Global Imbalances
The new global imbalances: why care, why now and what should be done?
This essay analyses the causes of, and remedies for, external imbalances, and what countries should do if they do not decline
The new global imbalances: the launch of Paris Report 4
How to address global imbalances during geopolitical instability?
The European Union’s external imbalances: past, future and policy
Europe’s rising external surplus now rivals China’s, reflecting weak investment and growing surpluses, pointing to a need for pro-investment reforms
Why are global imbalances rising, and why does it matter?
Is the dollar at risk? Is China the new Germany? How to manage rising external deficits and surpluses
Exploring Chinese trade deflection
How much of what China can no longer sell to the United States ends up on Europe's doorstep?
Paris Report 3: Global Action Without Global Governance: Building coalitions for climate transition and nature restoration
Building coalitions for climate transition and nature restoration
A four-pillar strategy could align key climate and economic goals into global trade
Reconciling the European Union’s clean industrialisation goals with those of the Global South
Importing energy-intensive goods would be more efficient for EU clean industry goals than importing clean energy itself
Greening global industry: clean energy, trade and development
How to accelerate European green transition while cooperating with the Global South
Bruegel Annual Meetings | 3-4 September 2025
The 2025 Annual Meetings were centred around Bruegel's 20th anniversary
Paris Report 2: Europe's Economic Security
How to de-risk: European economic security in a world of interdependence
The question is how exactly the EU should ‘de-risk’ its external economic relationships without foregoing the benefits of trade.
Managing the What Ifs: Europe, China and world trade
How should the EU de-risk its external economic relationships without foregoing the benefits of trade?
Europe's economic security: vulnerabilities and solutions
How should Europe address economic security and supply chain risks, especially regarding trade policy, import dependencies?
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