Towards an EU-China non-summit?

The EU-China relationship is caught in a cycle of disgruntlement – and it doesn’t appear to be getting any better

European natural gas imports

This dataset aggregates daily data on European natural gas import flows and storage levels.

How should the EU balance short-term gas needs with long-term climate goals?

Ten challenges facing China’s economy

China’s economic problems are structural; the response so far has not tackled the root causes

Transatlantic clean investment monitor 4: electric vehicles

A clear move to electric vehicles is underway, but the US is creating more obstacles than Europe

Implementing the EU Nature Restoration Law: exploring pathways for member states

This paper explores three restoration pathways, revealing trade-offs between equity, cost-efficiency, and carbon sequestration

Germany's fiscal rules dilemma

Without further reform, European Union fiscal rules could stop Germany from using the new fiscal space it has freed up for itself

Which countries will be pivotal for the success of EU defence funding instruments?

History shows that decisions by single EU countries can determine whether member states as a whole take up new European initiatives

The economic impact of Trump’s tariffs on Europe: an initial assessment

It is likely that Trump’s tariffs will be a limited hit to Europe, though some regions and industries could suffer and may need protective measures

Climate change could trigger debt crises, with adaptation providing only partial relief

Climate change is likely to significantly undermine sovereign debt sustainability, especially from the mid-2040s