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Pitfalls to avoid as the EU ramps up defence investment
European Union security requires both investment in defence and decisive steps in innovation and research
Geopolitics and fines for breaches of the EU’s Digital Markets Act
It would make no sense for the European Commission to back down from DMA fines in the face of US pressure
The problem of missing European public goods from the ReArm Europe plan
Focusing on defence financing and delivery at national level risks fiscally weaker countries not increasing spending or running up unsustainable debts
How can the EU strengthen its merger control against the risks presented by Big Tech’s small firm acquisitions?
China’s ‘two sessions’ points to determination to rebuff Trump
China's leadership plans to increase the deficit, lower inflation rates and increase manufacturing capacity whilst supporting critical technologies
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First Glance
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First Glance
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Newsletter
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First Glance
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Opinion piece
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Newsletter
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André Sapir
Newsletter
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David and Goliath: The EU’s Global Gateway versus China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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First Glance
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Opinion piece
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Going ‘beyond Draghi’ to secure a sustainable EU competitiveness deal
Heather Grabbe, Martin Porter and Andrea Renda
Newsletter
09 December 2024
Why does the EU need a new clean investment strategy?
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