Microeconomic policies

The EU’s microeconomic policies have to adapt to the new challenges including the rise of artificial intelligence, the social and economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and growing shortages of skilled workers. Bruegel researchers evaluate these policy responses, make policy recommendations and track social and economic trends. In addition, they look at the issues at the intersection of competitiveness, industrial policy and single market.

Under the 2025-2026 research programme, Bruegel fellows focus on regulatory reform for a more dynamic single market, Europe’s digital challenge in combining productivity and autonomy, and green industrialisation for European competitiveness and security.