Opinion pieces
Bruegel fellows often write guest commentary for major media outlets
Recent comments and opinion pieces
Use the financial system to enforce export controls on Russia
Industrial policy for economic security
China’s ‘new productive forces’ risk overcapacity bubble
India's economy can overtake China's if it can stay on track
Opinion piece
17 August 2017
G20 climate commitments must be turned into action
The G20 is just about holding together in difficult times, but the world's leading economies need to make good on their climate promises. Major projec
Opinion piece
12 August 2017
Europe must seize this moment of opportunity
As the EU enjoys a period of growth and relative stability, there is finally room to undertake long-needed reforms. But it is vital to act soon, and p
Opinion piece
28 July 2017
The EU and the US: a relationship in motion
Europe’s post-crisis recovery has been disappointing in comparison with the USA. But lower rates of inequality are staving off populism and bolstering
Opinion piece
19 July 2017
ASEAN Against the World: Strength in the Numbers
Corporate debt in emerging markets has long been perceived as a relevant risk for the global economy. In reality, this perception might be true for so
Opinion piece
05 July 2017
Engagement in a time of turbulence
The arrival of China as an increasingly significant setter of global standards may be uncomfortable for India but is near-inevitable and needs to be p
Opinion piece
23 June 2017
Nord Stream 2 means gains for Germany but pain for Europe
The proposed Nord Stream 2 pipeline could destabilise European energy cooperation and offer Gazprom excessive influence in Central and Eastern Europe.
Opinion piece
13 June 2017
Nord Stream 2 can wait
Gazprom is pushing ahead with plans to build a second gas pipeline under the Baltic sea, straight form Russia to Germany. Supporters claim that Ukrain
Opinion piece
30 May 2017
How the G20 should change its approach to migration and development in Africa
The G20 is redesigning its Africa strategy. Meanwhile, migration from Africa is an increasingly controversial topic in European politics, even though
Opinion piece
22 May 2017
Debt relief or a fourth financial assistance programme for Greece?
The Eurogroup faces a difficult choice on Greece — implementing a debt reduction plan drastic enough to make a return to market borrowing possible, or
Opinion piece
12 May 2017
China's rising leverage is a growing risk
Worries about the growth in China's leverage are on the rise. Is this growth in leverage sustainable? Alicia García-Herrero finds that the evidence is
Opinion piece
10 May 2017
Europa sinnvoll gestalten
Die Debatte um die Zukunft Europas sollte gerade in Deutschland konstruktiv geführt werden. Es profitiert von einer stabilen EU und trägt entscheidend
Opinion piece
10 May 2017
Is the EastMed gas pipeline just another EU pipe dream?
Is the EastMed pipeline really a feasible project? The answer to this question is not simple, but the EastMed plan sounds unconvincing.
Opinion piece
08 May 2017
Brexit will change millions of lives. Our leaders must do more than posture
From the land border with Ireland to expats’ pension rights, there is much to negotiate.
Opinion piece
25 April 2017
What are China’s global economic intentions?
At this January's Davos meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced to a surprised audience that China would be the world’s new champion of global
Opinion piece
16 March 2017
What future for Europe?
The Commission's White Paper on the future of the EU sets out five scenarios, but misses the fundamental questions facing Europe. How should the EU in
Opinion piece
16 March 2017
Europe should lead the way with multilateralism
Despite the unique partnership with the USA, Europe needs to reflect on its place in an unstable world. Especially if the US Administration moves towa