Eu governance

How would the European Union fare without Russian energy?

This contribution explores how Europe can manage without the imports of Russian coal, crude oil, oil products and natural gas.

The Élysée Treaty: 60 years on

A review of Franco-German relations on the anniversary of the Élysée treaty.

Concessional climate finance: the Bridgetown Initiative

Pro- and anti-competitive provisions in the proposed European Union Data Act

This paper explores several pro- and anti-competitive provisions included the proposed EU Data Act.

Economy: Inflation peaking, recession looming?

In 2023 we might see positive economic surprises in Europe: better-than-expected growth and lower-than-expected inflation.

Economic policy wrapped up 2022

As 2022 closes, we look back at some of the most important and interesting economic policy developments from Europe and the world.

Buying time for proper electricity market reform

A structural reform of the electricity market is necessary in light of the increasing demand for electricity and the growing share of renewable energy

Energy crisis: five questions that must be answered in 2023

Here’s how researchers can help overcome the threats arising from market turmoil and geopolitical realignment after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

European Union countries’ recovery and resilience plans

Five lessons from the Recovery and Resilience Facility for future crisis-response instruments

Presented as a new departure in EU policy-making, the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) is now in its second year of implementation.

Will the European Union price cap on Russian oil work?

The G7 Russian oil price cap is an ambitious but untested instrument. While pitfalls exist, the cap has the potential to be the most potent sanction.

Is there social added value in digital currencies?

Testimony on crypto and CBDCs to the Fintech committee of the European Parliament.

Why do European countries join the EU?

The direction in which the EU will evolve in the future will depend on finding a minimum common denominator.