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The comparison between the European and American innovation systems is hardly encouraging for Europe
The idea that Europe’s economic performance is inferior to that of the United States is erroneous
The European Central Bank’s timid operational framework update
The European Central Bank announced limited changes to its operational framework – which is probably right given current uncertainty
Ukraine's accession is affordable — but corruption is the worry
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Newsletter
18 March 2024
How realistic is the proposed European defence industrial strategy?
Guntram B. Wolff
Opinion piece
15 March 2024
The idea that Europe’s economic performance is inferior to that of the United States is erroneous
Zsolt Darvas
Opinion piece
15 March 2024
The comparison between the European and American innovation systems is hardly encouraging for Europe
Reinhilde Veugelers
First glance
14 March 2024
The European Central Bank’s timid operational framework update
The European Central Bank announced limited changes to its operational framework – which is probably right given current uncertainty
Maria Demertzis and Francesco Papadia
Opinion piece
12 March 2024
Ukraine's accession is affordable — but corruption is the worry
Zsolt Darvas
Newsletter
11 March 2024
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: premature or precocious regulation?
Bertin Martens
Opinion piece
06 March 2024
A confused EU
Maria Demertzis
Newsletter
05 March 2024
South Korea's rollercoaster relations with China offer lessons for Europe
Alicia García-Herrero
Newsletter
04 March 2024
Are competition rules bad for EU competitiveness?
Jeromin Zettelmeyer
Opinion piece
26 February 2024
EU air quality agreement sends a positive signal but leaves loopholes
Miquel Oliu-Barton
Opinion piece
13 February 2024
A smart solar strategy for Europe
Ben McWilliams, Simone Tagliapietra and Cecilia Trasi
Opinion piece
16 February 2024
European Commission predicts skyrocketing demand for critical raw materials
Simone Tagliapietra and Cecilia Trasi
Newsletter
26 February 2024
The European Union must be Ukraine's wartime financier of last resort
Nicolas Véron
First glance
23 February 2024
EU air quality agreement sends a positive signal but leaves loopholes
Implementation of tighter EU air quality standards will need careful monitoring in case of circumvention
Miquel Oliu-Barton
First glance
20 February 2024
Tech firms’ promise to fight election fakes is a good start, but only a start
Digital firms must work with urgency to tackle deceptive content designed to mislead voters
J. Scott Marcus
First glance
19 February 2024
Indonesia’s post-election balancing act
Indonesia must reconcile its aim to be a leading Asian power with its current over-reliance on China
Alicia García-Herrero