Opinion pieces
Bruegel fellows often write guest commentary for major media outlets
Recent comments and opinion pieces
What about the EU’s cohesion?
Latest financial supervisory reform diverts China from the path towards a market-based financial system
A smart industrial policy to fast-charge Europe’s electric vehicles revolution
Use the financial system to enforce export controls on Russia
Industrial policy for economic security
Opinion piece
09 June 2021
Climate change and lifestyle choices
Do we need drastic changes in our lifestyles so that we can meet our climate ambitions by 2050?
Opinion piece
04 June 2021
A transatlantic climate alliance
When Joe Biden visits Europe for the first time as US president, he should begin forging a transatlantic green deal.
Opinion piece
03 June 2021
Is Bidenomics more than catch-up?
The Biden administration's promises to 'think big' and rebuild the country seem like a major historical departure from decades of policy orthodoxy.
Opinion piece
03 June 2021
Inflation, inequality and immigration: Spelling the digital recovery with three “I”s
The digital transition offers us a new opportunity to reach out across the global economy - hopefully we will find the strength to use it.
Opinion piece
27 May 2021
Europe must fix its fiscal rules
The pandemic has shown that the EU’s spending framework reflects an outdated economic orthodoxy.
Opinion piece
20 May 2021
Will Modi’s push for economic self-reliance succeed?
In its recovery, India will wish to consolidate market access for its export of services to rich countries and make the country’s growing market most
Opinion piece
11 May 2021
Crypto… mania
Cryptocurrencies are here to stay but are unlikely to be considered a credible alternative to money anytime soon.
Opinion piece
10 May 2021
Europe's crusade to fend off Chinese interference falls short
It is in everybody's interest for China to level the playing field among state-owned, private, and foreign companies so that no new distortionary meas
Opinion piece
27 April 2021
Central bank currencies going digital
Electronic cash might be the future, but it is still unclear what payment innovation it offers for the public, certainly in the euro area. And it is u
Opinion piece
22 April 2021
The ECB needs political guidance on secondary objectives
While EU Treaties clearly stipulate that the ECB “shall support the general objectives of the European Union”, it is not appropriate to simply stand b
Opinion piece
21 April 2021
We need more bias in artificial intelligence
What makes one vision more desirable than another is not its neutrality, but whether it can better serve one’s goals in the context of where those goa
Opinion piece
14 April 2021
More Europe or less Europe?
Europe is often a ship with multiple captains. The boat moves forward in calm seas, but when the slightest wind puts it off course, it is not easy to
Opinion piece
12 April 2021
It’s time for a green social contract
The green transformation will have far-reaching socio-economic implications. Action is needed to ensure domestic and international social equity and f
Opinion piece
06 April 2021
The EU-China investment deal may be anachronic in a bifurcating world
Ultimately, only time will tell if this landmark trade agreement will be productive and counter the potential bifurcation of international value chain
Opinion piece
30 March 2021
Financial literacy and the fearless woman
Many gender gaps persist, but an important one that puts women in a very disadvantageous position is the gap in financial literacy.
Opinion piece
24 March 2021
Letter: ‘Strategic autonomy’ is now an EU catchphrase
Strategic autonomy should not be an illusionary search for independence, but rather a strategic management of interdependence, based on diversificatio