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Vote, protect, prepare: 2024 in review
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Nature on the balance sheet: a financial perspective
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Global Gateway vs. Belt and Road: Europe's infrastructure vision
Can the EU deliver on its ambitious vision?
The evolution of European public goods
How Europe has tackled the challenge of a common budget
Closing the loop: the case for a circular EU economy
Why moving to a circular economy is essential in the fight against climate change
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Podcast
10 March 2017
Banks and borrowers in distress Europe's NPL crisis
European banks are struggling with high amounts of non-performing loans. We look at the reasons behind this crisis, and how it affects banks, borrower
Podcast
08 November 2016
Brexit: the way forward
There is still huge uncertainty about the future of EU-UK relations. What will Brexit mean for politics and business, and is there any scope for flexi
Podcast
08 November 2016
Opportunities and challenges for EU-China trade relations
How can trade relations between the EU and China be strengthened? How can the current situation be improved, and what are the potential challenges to
Podcast
08 November 2016
Debt resolution: moving on after the crisis
An excess of indebtedness is constraining economic growth in many economies. Indeed, the deleveraging since the financial crisis is exceptionally slow
Podcast
08 November 2016
Decarbonisation and climate change: looking ahead
Decarbonisation plays a crucial role in the fight against climate change. What progress has been made so far, and what are the challenges ahead?
Podcast
08 November 2016
Unlocking the potential of innovation
Innovation is a hot topic in Europe. But how can its potential be used to the fullest, and what are the challenges in doing that?
Podcast
08 November 2016
Inclusive growth and inequality in Europe
Many Europeans have felt the effects of inequality due to the economic and financial crisis and stagnation. How can inequalities be tackled and which
Podcast
07 September 2016
The future of Europe
Europe is at a crossroads. What must European leaders do to combat populism, the refugee crisis, and low growth?
Podcast
12 August 2016
What can the eurozone learn from US monetary history?
Many in the EU look to the USA as a model for monetary union in the Eurozone. But how easy was it to create such a union, and what can Europe learn f
Podcast
24 June 2016
Brexit: what happens next
On 23 June, the UK voted to leave the European Union. What will the UKs new relationship with the EU look like?
Podcast
15 June 2016
European fiscal rules
The current European fiscal framework is inefficient and relies on indicators that are badly estimated. How can the rules be improved and what can a E
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