We are excited to announce that the 15th annual joint conference of CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies) and Intereconomics will take place on 1 December in Brussels. Further details and the full programme will be shared soon – stay tuned!

What role does firm age play in shaping the funding efficiency of Italian #SMEs participating in #Horizon2020, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme? www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

The full article " The Trade Deficit Delusion: Why Tariffs Will Not Make America Great Again" is available at www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

Europe faces a “season of humiliation”. www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti... As @sandertordoir.bsky.social writes, the US and China are rewriting the rules with subsidies, protected demand and scale – and Europe cannot afford to watch from the sidelines. www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

Our latest Forum brings together four insightful contributions offering a fresh perspective on how Europe should recalibrate its industrial and competition policies in an era defined by geopolitical turmoil and fragile global supply chains. www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

The full article "The Relationship Between Competition Policy and Industrial Policy in an Era of Structural Change" by @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social is available at www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

The July/August issue is out now, w/ articles by @sandertordoir.bsky.social @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social @guntramwolff.bsky.social, @steinbacharmin.bsky.social‬ @jzettelmeyer.bsky.social, @tomasoduso.bsky.social @ilianos.bsky.social et al. Read the full issue at www.intereconomics.eu/archive/year...

The full article "EU Supply Chain Regulations Between Efficiency and Effectiveness" by @gfelbermayr.bsky.social ayr.bsky.social, @friesenbichler.bsky.social, Markus Gerschberger, Birgit Meyer and Peter Klimek is available at www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea... #Omnibus #deregulation #CSDDD

@alicerbertram.bsky.social examines changes and implications of the EU Omnibus package & the impact of revised timelines, focusing on reforms to sustainability reporting (the “bureaucracy monster”) & supply chain regulation, both central to the Omnibus package. www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

Two questions are gaining traction in the EU digital policy debate: is EU tech regulation responsible for the gap between the EU and other economies? If so, should the EU take on a deregulatory agenda? @digitalmario.bsky.social lays out an economic framework www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

For decades, the EU’s defence posture rested on two assumptions: that threats were distant, and that the US was a steadfast ally. But those days are over and the EU must coordinate with a common defence funding vehicle writes @judith-arnal.bsky.social read here www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

There is growing concern about excessive regulation in the EU. Technology and sustainability thrive on innovation and can be stifled by too much red tape. How can the EU foster competitiveness while fulfilling social and environmental commitments? Our new Forum www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

The May/June issue is out now, with articles by @judith-arnal.bsky.social, @jasonfurman.bsky.social, @digitalmario.bsky.social, @gfelbermayr.bsky.social , @friesenbichler.bsky.social, @alicerbertram.bsky.social and more. Read the full issue #OpenAccess at www.intereconomics.eu/archive/year....

In her Letter from America, @eribakova.bsky.social examines the symbiotic but asymmetrical relationship between Russia and China: Russia is an ally ­for China to challenge the current international order, but China still has not committed to a deeper partnership www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

#Sanctions have become one of the key tools in foreign policy – but what are their effects? At Intereconomics, we have published a range of insightful articles examining sanctions from multiple perspectives: their economic costs, geopolitical implications and effectiveness. Featuring articles from:

For decades, the EU has been cast – at least among its champions – as an undisputed force for good. But today, many European citizens are sceptical – and this discontent is the greatest threat to the European project, writes @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social. 🔗 www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

Day 2 of the #GSS2025 is underway and the sessions couldn't be more relevant. "The Changing Landscape of Multilateralism: Navigating Global Power Shifts": "Something is fundamentally shifting in the US and we shouldn't wait or hope for things to go back to "normal": this is the new normal."

Great discussion on “Geopolitical Challenges to Industrial Decarbonization” including need to make up for withdrawal of $60 billion in US commitments. “We might come to a point where the damage from some natural catastrophes is not insurable. And if it’s not insurable, it’s not investable.” #GSS2025

“You’re not going to lose your job to AI, you’re going to lose your job to someone who knows how to use AI.” Excellent session on AI and the future of work on the first day of the Global Solutions Summit in Berlin #GSS2025

NEW! To win digital sovereignty, European companies need to outperform US leaders. Good regulations, when done right, can actually help new market leaders emerge in AI. Europe needs to cut the red tape by lowering barriers, attracting talent and competing with the US and China, writes Lutz Finger.

Big Tech giants like Google and Amazon have fused the state’s military and intelligence apparatus, swapping warfighting tools for massive contracts. Our essay of the week unpacks the US "digital-military-industrial complex." By Andrea Coveri et al. in @intereconomics.bsky.social buff.ly/GOWd9fT

@eribakova.bsky.social examines the symbiotic yet asymmetrical relationship between Russia and China: While the partnership is essential for Russia, China sees it more as an opportunity to take advantage of Russia's vulnerabilities. Read more in our new issue.

I have a piece in Intereconomics on what Donald Trump wants from Europe on trade--and what Europe's response should be. My opening here and my closing plus a link in the next post.

And here are my thoughts for Europe--take them for what they're worth. The biggest one: don't let a good crisis go to waste, instead use this as an excuse for ambitious domestic reforms. www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

Very interesting new edition of @intereconomics.bsky.social on #Geopolitics, #BigTech and the Future of European Security. Highly recommended read. www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

JUST PUBLISHED: Jason Furman on what Trump is trying to acheive with his tariffs and how Europe could, despite the uncertainty and Trump's disdain for Europe's persistent bilateral trade surplus, come out of this in a stronger position. Read it here www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

The European Union has been cast by its champions as an undisputed force for good. But today, many of its citizens are sceptical – and this discontent is the greatest threat to the European project, writes Andrés Rodríguez-Pose in our editorial. Read it here www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

The March/April issue of Intereconomics is online! This issue's Forum "Geopolitics, Big Tech and the Future of European Security" includes contributions from Francesco Crespi, Dario Guarascio, Emma Gatti, Margot Schüller and more. Read it here www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

With #Trump announcing new import taxes of 25% on #cars and car parts coming into the #US, take a look at our latest publication on the topic! It analyses what are the likely consequences of uncertain US #tariffs on the euro area economy and its monetary policy. READ IT HERE 👉 bit.ly/4hToWEq

As the era of dependable transatlantic ties fades, the EU must navigate economic #security concerns while striving for global #competitiveness. How can the EU redefine its economic future while addressing its strategic challenges? Read our latest Forum at www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

The forthcoming white paper on the future of EU #defence will need to take positions on the main trade-offs and be specific to make rapid progress. Juan Mejino-Lopez & @guntramwolff.bsky.social identify the elements that will be crucial to achieve these goals. www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

Contrary to most of the hand-wringing that has met Trump's second term, especially with regard to his penchant for tariffs, Daniel Gros argues that the #Trump II Administration could, if handled well, present more opportunities than threats for Europe. www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

An excellent analysis of Germany’s east-west economic divide by Michael Burda (@humboldtuni.bsky.social): www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea.... Over 30 years after reunification, this divide remains visible on Germany's political map.

"It was, to put it mildly, a lot for an economist, or for that matter anyone, to absorb."

Barry Eichengreen looks back at Donald Trump's action-packed first week in the White House and breaks down the actions he has taken on #tariffs, #immigration, #energy, #cryptocurrency and #foreignpolicy. #EconSky www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

This week the @ec.europa.eu released a Communication outlining the key policy and budgetary challenges that will shape the next #EUBudget. Ákos Kengyel (Corvinus University Budapest) provides an in-depth analysis of the factors influencing the post-2027 budget. www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

(1/n) Don’t miss our article for Intereconomics with my colleague Apostolos Thomadakis, presenting the current state of play of the EU financial sector, as well as assessing the European Commission’s plans on Financial Services. A🧵with main ideas www.intereconomics.eu/pdf-download...

Very pleased to contribute to this Intereconomics Forum on Ensuring European Security and Stability. My paper is entitled “The Challenges of Defence Spending in Europe”. Read it here: www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

Our paper is among the most popular articles of 2024 in "Intereconomics". We analyse the effect of fiscal consolidation on growth and public debt ratios in the context of Debt Sustainability Analysis in new EU fiscal rules: www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...

timely as French farmers again take to the streets

The January/February issue is out now, with articles by Daniel Gros, Andrea Renda, Cinzia Alcidi, @lauranurski.bsky.social, Alfonso Arpaia, @guntramwolff.bsky.social, @jandritzky.bsky.social et al. Read the full issue #OpenAccess at intereconomics.eu @zbw-leibniz.bsky.social @ceps.eu

Intereconomics is now on Bluesky! Curious to know more about European economic policy? To start, explore our most-read articles of 2024. #EU and #US elections, #Populism, #AI, #EUdefence and #China were among the topics that captured our readers' attention this year. Follow us! #EconSky