Podcast
29 September 2021
A green fiscal pact
How can the European Union increase green public investment while consolidating budget deficits?
Climate change
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Opinion piece
27 September 2021
Can climate change be tackled without ditching economic growth?
The ultimate answer to the question on whether climate change can be tackled without ditching economic growth depends on our willingness to step up cl
External publication
24 September 2021
Winners and losers of energy and climate policy – How can the costs be redistributed?
Who should bear more and who less of the burden achieving climate policy goals?
Podcast
23 September 2021
Exploding energy prices
Why the sudden spike in European electricity and gas prices?
Working paper
16 September 2021
Can climate change be tackled without ditching economic growth?
The notion of degrowth to reduce greenhouse gas emissions appears unrealistic; decoupling of emissions from growth is in principle possible but requir
Event
15 September 2021
The Sound of Economics Live: Unboxing the State of the Union 2021
In this episode, we look at the State of the Union address delivered by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
Blog post
13 September 2021
Is Europe’s gas and electricity price surge a one-off?
Surging natural gas prices in Europe, driven by rising demand and tight supply, are pushing up electricity prices; to prevent volatility, governments
Policy brief
09 September 2021
A green fiscal pact: climate investment in times of budget consolidation
A fiscal exit strategy must be put in place when the EU is pursuing the major goal of cutting its emissions
External publication
09 September 2021
Conditions are ideal for a new climate club
The technical and political conditions are ideal for the creation of a climate club to catalyse tougher climate action worldwide.
Podcast
08 September 2021
A Late Bloomer: where is China’s climate plan?
The world awaits China's concrete plan on carbon reduction, but the country is following its own pace.
Opinion piece
06 September 2021
EU climate plan should involve taxing pollution, not borders
Climate change and taxes may be some of the only true certainties in life. To protect ourselves better, we should make careful choices on how they int
Event
03 September 2021
Sustainable finance
Bruegel Annual Meetings, Day 3 - In this session on the final day of the Meetings, our panelists will discuss the future of finance and its sustainabi
Blog post
30 August 2021
Hydrogen development strategies: a global perspective
Despite different strategies, the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, China and Japan all expect hydrogen to play a significant rol
Blog post
25 August 2021
How much investment do we need to reach net zero?
The size and scope of investments needed to reach net zero will have significant macroeconomic implications.
Opinion piece
19 August 2021
Poorest should be able to buy into decarbonisation
Climate action should be designed in a way that improves social equality.
Opinion piece
09 August 2021
Science is clear: climate action can't wait any longer
Without immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the world will not be able to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement -