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Recent commentary
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.
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.
What decisions could indicate success at COP28?
Biden-Xi dialogue instrumental for a successful EU-China Summit in Beijing
The turmoil at OpenAI reveals underlying structural tensions in the AI industry
The competitive nature of the industry means highly skilled employees present the ultimate resource scarcity for AI development.
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First glance
26 April 2023
In failure or success, SpaceX is a wake up call for Europe
Europe is lagging behind in cost-effective delivery of payloads into orbit
First glance
26 April 2023
The US and Swiss messes may nudge the EU towards better international bank capital standards compliance
Bank collapses show the importance of strong capital and liquidity positions and should signal to the EU the benefits of closer adherence to Basel III
First glance
26 April 2023
Green transition: create a European energy agency
As energy and climate economists, we propose that a European energy agency be set up to guide the continent’s transition to net-zero carbon by 2050.
First glance
25 April 2023
North Sea Summit: blowing in the wind?
Comment
25 April 2023
De-dollarisation
Newsletter
24 April 2023
Why should the EU take up the question of minimum income in its fight against poverty?
Comment
19 April 2023
Brazil is not a real middle power if it just takes China's side
Lula cannot show strategic autonomy by parroting Xi Jinping
Newsletter
17 April 2023
What results can be expected from the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility?
First glance
12 April 2023
Will Germany interfere in Brussels’ efforts to tame big tech?
Germany is leading the race to tame big tech. But does the EU need an antitrust enforcement competitor?
Newsletter
12 April 2023
China's good relations with Africa rely more on narratives than economic impact
Comment
12 April 2023
Will Lula find his El Dorado in China?
The Brazilian president is seeking Beijing’s support for his quest for middle power prowess
Comment
11 April 2023
A change of tack on EU-China relations
Newsletter
10 April 2023
What should Europe do to secure its supply of critical raw materials?
Comment
06 April 2023
No gains for Europe from latest pilgrimage to Beijing
Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen are petitioning Xi Jinping on Ukraine and other pressing issues
Comment
31 March 2023
Taking up space
Being a woman in the financial sector can still be challenging, but change is (slowly) coming.
Newsletter
03 April 2023
Is the current crisis management framework enough for the age of digital bank runs?