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Bruegel researchers tackle a range of economic topics and issues, grouped across wider topics which cover the breadth of our expertise.
Through publications, events, social media, and a lively blog, Bruegel has carved a unique discussion space for everyone interested in improving the quality of economic policy. Through a dual focus on analysis and impact, and dynamic relationships with policymakers at every governance level, it has also established itself as a vibrant laboratory for economic policies.
Explore some of the hot topics in economic policy below:
Climate change

The role of competition in the transition to climate neutrality
The transition to climate neutrality requires the reallocation of production factors from polluting activities to non-polluting activities.

How can the European Union adapt to climate change?
A stronger adaptation governance framework would benefit adaptation efforts.
Energy

Europe Needs a Grand Bargain on Energy
Why a “Go It Alone” Approach Will Leave Countries in the Cold This Winter

Europe needs energy solidarity — not a North-South rift
The bloc must urgently implement a compensation scheme to prevent Putin from dividing member countries.

An individual tax on fuel consumption is an effective, flexible and sustainable solution to combat inflation
COVID-19

COVID-19 in the European Union: health impacts and effects on economic activity
What matters when it comes to managing the pandemic is to prevent intensive-care admissions and deaths arising from COVID-19.

COVID-19 and the shift to remote work
Hybrid arrangements in which part of the week is spent at the office, and part at home, are likely to become the norm.
Ukraine

Ukraine and what it means for European Union enlargement
The real issue for EU leaders when they discuss Ukraine’s application at a 23-24 June summit and beyond, is what kind of club the EU should be.

Xi, Biden switching strategies for dominance
The US now sees Asia more through an economic lens, while China shifts toward a security focus

Does the war in Ukraine call for a new Next Generation EU?
The European Union should take significant economic measures in response to the war in Ukraine, but a new Next Generation EU is not needed yet.
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31 August 2006
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29 August 2006
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31 May 2006
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29 May 2006
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31 March 2006
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13 March 2006
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28 February 2006
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20 February 2006
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31 January 2006
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01 December 2005
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30 November 2005
Fiscal policy in EMU: towards a sustainability and growth pact
The goal of this working paper is to take stock of the discussions on the fiscal institutions of EMU, to confront the framework in place to what is
Policy brief
08 September 2005