Energy

The Macroeconomics of Decarbonisation: Implications and Policies

A smart solar strategy for Europe

Smart measures, not tariffs or blunt subsidies, should be deployed to strengthen Europe’s standing in solar power

Climate policies carry political costs, but those costs can be mitigated

Climate policies must be calibrated carefully if they are to be accepted by the public and thus not hurt politicians’ electoral chances.

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.

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.

Electricity pricing is Europe’s hidden industrial policy

Europe’s under-the-radar industrial policy: intervention in electricity pricing

Government efforts to artificially lower electricity prices for one group of consumers will raise prices for others, with cross-border implications.

The European Union's Global Gateway: An institutional and economic overview

Twin transition skills dashboard

This dashboard displays the evolution of skills demand in the EU member states.

A new opening for Polish-German energy relations

The change of government in Poland and the Russian aggression in Ukraine provide an opportunity for a new opening for Polish-German energy relations.

Artificial intelligence and energy consumption

It is difficult to evaluate whether the green transition will compensate for AI energy consumption.

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.

Low-carbon allocation in monetary policy implementation