Eu governance

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.

The European Commission's fiscal rules proposal: a bold plan with flaws that can be fixed

The European Commission’s proposal for reforming the EU fiscal rules is far-reaching, but its shortcomings need to be addressed.

How to get the European Banking Union unstuck

Europe’s Looming Energy Disaster

With winter fast approaching, the absence of common guidelines for national energy policies should be regarded as an economic emergency.

The sometimes puzzling differences in transatlantic earnings growth

Low-skill workers have seen faster wage growth than high-skill workers in many EU countries, contrary to the United States.

Does the European Union need an energy crisis fund?

An EU energy fund is justified, but for different reasons than commonly assumed, with implications for the fund’s design.

The Energy President

Since taking office, von der Leyen has frequently brought the continent together in the face of unprecedented challenges.

Assessing the State of the Union 2022

In this episode, we look at the State of the Union address delivered by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.