Podcast
Before the pandemic hit, a substantial share of households reported that they would be unable to handle a financial emergency. In some EU countries, many had savings equivalent to just a few weeks of basic consumption.
Policy Contribution
The concept of household financial fragility emerged in the United States after the 2007-2008 financial crisis. It grew out of the need to understand whether households’ lack of capacity to face shocks could itself become a source of financial instability.
Past Event
At this event we will welcome Mario Centeno to talk about his time as President of the Eurogroup and reflect on the future of the Euro area.
Upcoming Event
How do we make the EU fit for future?
Past Event
Understanding the impact and additionality of policy interventions.
Policy Contribution
Since the Euromaidan protests (2013-2014), Ukraine has had two presidents and four governments. In a difficult environment of external aggression, they have initiated various reforms aimed at bringing the country closer to the European Union and boosting growth. Progress has been partial and relies on international backing, with limited domestic appetite for reform.
Podcast
What effect will brexit have on Europe's financial markets?
Podcast
How will the Covid 19 crisis change the role of the EU in Europe and the world?
Past Event
Amidst COVID-19: how to keep markets integrated when states play a bigger role in the EU and its neighbourhood?
Past Event
How is the Vienna Initiative evolving to respond to the crisis caused by COVID-19?
Opinion
The two narratives briefly examined here cast light on different aspects of the EU in the times of Covid-19. Euroskeptic nationalists typically propagate claims of EU failure but have been rather subdued during the pandemic as mainstream governments have taken over their trademark policy of closing borders to foreigners. Nonetheless, the grip on power of several pro-EU mainstream leaders, including President Emmanuel Macron in France, Prime Minister Conte in Italy and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Spain, remains tenuous.
External Publication
This briefing was prepared for the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade (INTA).