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The EU needs a methodology for including reform impacts in fiscal trajectories
Such a methodology, and a governance mechanism for managing associated risks, must be in place before the new fiscal framework kickstarts in September
European capital markets union: make it or break it
Capital markets union has not delivered, but it should be given a last chance, with a focus on supervisory integration
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
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
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
First glance items
First glance
26 March 2024
The EU needs a methodology for including reform impacts in fiscal trajectories
Such a methodology, and a governance mechanism for managing associated risks, must be in place before the new fiscal framework kickstarts in September
First glance
19 March 2024
European capital markets union: make it or break it
Capital markets union has not delivered, but it should be given a last chance, with a focus on supervisory integration
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
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
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
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
First glance
06 February 2024
A smart solar strategy for Europe
Smart measures, not tariffs or blunt subsidies, should be deployed to strengthen Europe’s standing in solar power
First glance
29 January 2024
Stronger together: public preferences for different European defence cooperation designs
Research suggests most Europeans would support a significant uptick in EU defence integration.
First glance
17 January 2024
To become a geopolitical player the European Union needs Treaty change
The EU will never become a serious geopolitical player without reducing national veto power.
First glance
12 January 2024
US and UK strikes in Yemen: implications for global energy markets
While trade disruptions arising from the conflict in the Red Sea are so far minimal, a further regional escalation could impact global energy prices.
First glance
12 January 2024
Taiwan’s future economic direction hinges on the election outcome
Depending who wins Taiwan’s 13 January election, the island could swing towards closer relations with China, or entrench decoupling from China.
First glance
21 December 2023
Assessing the Ecofin compromise on fiscal rules reform
The compromise reached by the Ecofin Council is imperfect. But it is still a big step forward.
First glance
12 December 2023
Bringing the reform of European Union fiscal rules to a successful close
EU fiscal rules must not unnecessarily restrict green investment.
First glance
04 December 2023
Why the European Union-China summit is bound to disappoint
The European Union is increasingly disappointed with China over trade.
First glance
30 November 2023
Bypassing the German debt brake and continuing climate spending
There are ways around Germany’s debt brake, which limits government borrowing and is seen as a threat to the climate transition.
First glance
30 November 2023
Poland: hope for rule-of-law correction, but serious economic challenges ahead
Obstacles created by Poland’s outgoing government and the deteriorating economic situation make the post-election outlook highly challenging.
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