Event
15 September 2021
The Sound of Economics Live: Unboxing the State of the Union 2021
In this episode, we look at the State of the Union address delivered by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
Energy and climate policy
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Blog post
13 September 2021
Is Europe’s gas and electricity price surge a one-off?
Surging natural gas prices in Europe, driven by rising demand and tight supply, are pushing up electricity prices; to prevent volatility, governments
Policy Brief
09 September 2021
A green fiscal pact: climate investment in times of budget consolidation
A fiscal exit strategy must be put in place when the EU is pursuing the major goal of cutting its emissions
External publication
09 September 2021
Conditions are ideal for a new climate club
The technical and political conditions are ideal for the creation of a climate club to catalyse tougher climate action worldwide.
Podcast
08 September 2021
A Late Bloomer: where is China’s climate plan?
The world awaits China's concrete plan on carbon reduction, but the country is following its own pace.
Opinion piece
06 September 2021
EU climate plan should involve taxing pollution, not borders
Climate change and taxes may be some of the only true certainties in life. To protect ourselves better, we should make careful choices on how they int
Event
03 September 2021
Sustainable finance
Bruegel Annual Meetings, Day 3 - In this session on the final day of the Meetings, our panelists will discuss the future of finance and its sustainabi
Event
02 September 2021
The role of the state in providing infrastructure for decarbonisation
Bruegel Annual Meetings, Day 2 - Who should be responsible for providing crucial infrastructure for decarbonisation and how should it be managed?
Blog post
30 August 2021
Hydrogen development strategies: a global perspective
Despite different strategies, the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, China and Japan all expect hydrogen to play a significant rol
Podcast
26 August 2021
Environmental, societal and governance criteria: hit or miss?
Is sustainable investing contributing to society’s climate and social goals, or preventing systemic change?
Blog post
25 August 2021
How much investment do we need to reach net zero?
The size and scope of investments needed to reach net zero will have significant macroeconomic implications.
Opinion piece
25 August 2021
Small investors punch above their weight when it comes to improving corporate governance
Far from being irresponsible know-nothings, retail investors provide a vital counterpoint to institutional investors.
Opinion piece
19 August 2021
Poorest should be able to buy into decarbonisation
Climate action should be designed in a way that improves social equality.
Opinion piece
09 August 2021
Science is clear: climate action can't wait any longer
Without immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the world will not be able to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement -
Opinion piece
26 July 2021
Why China should fear the EU's carbon border tax
Expect Beijing to soon start lobbying against the proposal.
Opinion piece
20 July 2021
A Safety Net for the Green Economy
How to protect workers hurt by the fight against climate change.