Analysis
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Germany's fiscal rules dilemma
Without further reform, European Union fiscal rules could stop Germany from using the new fiscal space it has freed up for itself
The proposed European Defence Mechanism: questions and answers
Answering ten questions on the proposed EDM
The economic impact of Trump’s tariffs on Europe: an initial assessment
It is likely that Trump’s tariffs will be a limited hit to Europe, though some regions and industries could suffer and may need protective measures
Climate change could trigger debt crises, with adaptation providing only partial relief
Climate change is likely to significantly undermine sovereign debt sustainability, especially from the mid-2040s
Ending European Union imports of Russian uranium
Continuing to do business with Rosatom, the company responsible for the commercial relationship on uranium with the EU, raises four issues
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Analysis
24 April 2025
Germany's fiscal rules dilemma
Without further reform, European Union fiscal rules could stop Germany from using the new fiscal space it has freed up for itself
Analysis
17 April 2025
The proposed European Defence Mechanism: questions and answers
Answering ten questions on the proposed EDM
Analysis
17 April 2025
The economic impact of Trump’s tariffs on Europe: an initial assessment
It is likely that Trump’s tariffs will be a limited hit to Europe, though some regions and industries could suffer and may need protective measures
Analysis
16 April 2025
Climate change could trigger debt crises, with adaptation providing only partial relief
Climate change is likely to significantly undermine sovereign debt sustainability, especially from the mid-2040s
Analysis
14 April 2025
Ending European Union imports of Russian uranium
Continuing to do business with Rosatom, the company responsible for the commercial relationship on uranium with the EU, raises four issues
Analysis
02 April 2025
Europe urgently needs a common strategy on Russian gas
An uncoordinated approach threatens EU energy security and the green transition
Analysis
17 March 2025
Sustainability rules are not a block on EU defence financing, but reputational fears are
To mobilise private capital for weapons, the European Commission should clarify the status of defence investing in its sustainable finance framework
Analysis
11 March 2025
Thinking European first and its implications
Faced with heightened geopolitical uncertainty, the European Union should base its actions on an overarching principle of ‘thinking European first’
Analysis
11 March 2025
Can Germany afford to take most defence spending out of its debt brake?
Higher German defence spending would be fiscally sustainable, but would require cuts elsewhere and would breach EU fiscal rules
Analysis
06 March 2025
Transatlantic clean investment monitor 3: battery manufacturing
Battery manufacturing investment is rising fast on both sides of the Atlantic with the US outstripping Europe – for now
Analysis
27 February 2025
'Reciprocal' tariffs: what's in a word?
Trump's definition does not reflect reciprocity as applied in past multilateral trade negotiations or in equality of tariffs
Analysis
26 February 2025
Greening the EU budget: why climate mainstreaming needs reform
The EU’s climate mainstreaming framework suffers from design flaws and complexity, risks greenwashing and does not detect harmful activities
Analysis
24 February 2025
Clean industrial transformation: where does Europe stand?
Clean-tech investment and employment in the EU are growing, but a major heavy industry decarbonisation push is still needed
Analysis
21 February 2025
Defending Europe without the US: first estimates of what is needed
Europe could need 300,000 more troops and an annual defence spending hike of at least €250 billion in the short term to deter Russian aggression
Analysis
13 February 2025
Europe’s challenge and opportunity: building coalitions of the willing
The European Union should take the lead in convening alliances of countries to counteract threats to the global order
Analysis
11 February 2025
Globalisation recedes, conflicts multiply
Lessons learned from COVID-19 and heightened war risks have added to the backlash against domestic manufacturing losses to undermine globalisation
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