Digital economy, labour markets, skills and health

The computerisation of European jobs

Who will win and who will lose from the impact of new technology onto old areas of employment? This is a centuries-old question but new literature, wh

Chart of the Week: 54% of EU jobs at risk of computerisation

If we believe that technology will be able to overcome traditional hurdles among non-routine cognitive tasks then we must equip the next generation of

Juncker’s new start for Europe

Last week, President Elect Jean-Claude Juncker published his agenda for Europe. To inform the policy debate, we would like to highlight and summa

Why Juncker’s industrial goals are unlikely to be achieved

Antitrust risk in EU manufacturing: A sector-level ranking

Cold water on Europe’s digital dream

Cold water has been poured on Europe’s digital dream on Wednesday this week. The decision that European Commissioner for Competition Joaquín Almunia j

New investment approaches for addressing social and economic challenges

The Achilles heel of Europe?

When badly designed, the regulation of service and network sectors risks creating barriers to the entry of new competitors or reducing the incentives

10 tips for entrepreneurs looking for equity funding

Access to finance is a key issue for entrepreneurs launching and growing businesses. However, entrepreneurs often have misperceptions about the possib

Blogs review: The sharing economy hype

As sharing economy companies become valued in the billions, grand claims are being made for the future of these new providers. But the question remain

Karen Wilson on equity crowdfunding

Undercutting the future? European research spending in times of fiscal consolidation

Are R&D budgets being smartly used to address growth? How is the crisis affecting public Research & Development budgets across the EU?

Richard Boscovich on how to address cybersecurity