Global economy and trade

Political contagion in Europe: can the European Union survive Trumpism?

Trumpism could fatally undermine European integration if governments do not stand firm and defend the EU’s law-based system

China economic database

Repository of what we consider to be the most relevant macroeconomic data for China and EU-China relations.

30 Years of the World Trade Organisation: Challenges, reforms, and the path ahead

Does multilateralism have a future?

Can American abandonment help Europe?

The continent has a chance to address its own weaknesses

David and Goliath: The EU’s Global Gateway versus China’s Belt and Road Initiative

EU-Mercosur trade agreement

Testimony to the Flemish Parliament

Global economy bracing for Trumpworld

Global Gateway vs. Belt and Road: Europe's infrastructure vision

Can the EU deliver on its ambitious vision?

How the European Union should respond to Trump’s tariffs

This Policy Brief focuses on possible new Trump tariffs, based on statements made by the President-elect

A trade policy framework for the European Union-United Kingdom reset

A reset in the relationship between the UK and the EU is underway. This paper recommends the main elements of the reset in terms of trade

China might be less influential at the United Nations than you would think

UN and beyond: China's expanding global role

In an increasingly fragmented world, China is actively positioning itself to influence global governance

China on Trump: indifferent but wary

There are risks and opportunities for China in Trump’s return, with Europe as potential collateral damage