Opinion pieces
Bruegel fellows often write guest commentary for major media outlets
Recent comments and opinion pieces
A Connected Europe in the Digital World
The EU's digital policy will serve the bloc better if it stays open and consciously linked to the rest of the world.
The European Central Bank, inflation tolerance and the last mile
The comparison between the European and American innovation systems is hardly encouraging for Europe
The idea that Europe’s economic performance is inferior to that of the United States is erroneous
Ukraine's accession is affordable — but corruption is the worry
Opinion piece
20 October 2015
Clueless in Europe
Despite a slowing Chinese economy, decelerating inflation and a stronger euro, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has said he will do more t
Opinion piece
12 October 2015
Germany is not Volkswagen
The Volkswagen scandal has raised questions about the German model of production. If the success of the company’s diesel-powered vehicles was due in p
Opinion piece
01 October 2015
A European approach to climate finance will make a deal at COP21 more likely
Europe needs to convince poor countries that it is serious about a climate deal. To do this it must act jointly and decisively to shape global climate
Opinion piece
23 September 2015
No lessons learned
With the drag from austerity, the debt-deflation spiral, and a weak international economy, where does the projected Greek rebound come from?
Opinion piece
18 September 2015
China's woes could derail Abenomics
The Japanese economy is already showing clear signs of renewed weakness.
Opinion piece
11 September 2015
Germany’s handling of immigration will shape the future of Europe
Can immigration improve Germany's precarious demographic situation?
Opinion piece
26 August 2015
The rolling global crisis will come home
When productivity growth slows down, there are two choices: to invest in the future or to live within one’s means. Instead, policymakers preoccupied w
Opinion piece
21 August 2015
Euro area banks remain vulnerable
Strengthening the banking system is important to achieve a sustainable recovery, because it will revitalise credit to the healthier segments of the ec
Opinion piece
13 August 2015
Greece: Lessons for Europe
It was inevitable that Greece would have to make cuts. Yet, if it is ever to pay back its debts, what the country needs most of all is a growth strate
Opinion piece
07 August 2015
Los trémulos cimientos del 'plan Juncker'
Los detalles del plan alimentan el escepticismo
Opinion piece
05 August 2015
Greece’s debt burden can and must be lightened within the Euro
The current link between debt servicing and membership of the single currency leads to a vicious circle that increases uncertainty, weakens growth and
Opinion piece
03 August 2015
Europe must wake up before Iran falls into the arms of Russia and China
European leaders seem to have been caught somewhat off-guard by the Iran deal. The Greek saga alone could explain this. The problem is that other comp
Opinion piece
22 July 2015
Griechenlands Schuldenlast kann und muss im Euroraum erleichtert werden
Die Verknüpfung von Schuldendienst mit der Mitgliedschaft in der Währungsunion führt zu einem Teufelskreis, der das Wachstum schwächt und damit eine R
Opinion piece
09 July 2015
Waiting for G-Day
With a final decision on Greece fast approaching, what is the worst-case scenario: bailout or Grexit?
Opinion piece
04 July 2015
#Greferendum: 3 Questions, 3 Answers
Guntram Wolff replies to three questions in the aftermath of the announced results of the Greek referendum of 5 July 2015.
Opinion piece
02 July 2015
What is at stake in the referendum?
The decision by the prime minister to call a referendum leaves the Greek citizens with a stark choice. The core of the question is whether Greek citiz