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Eurogroup: Inflation pressure is temporary but economic recovery on holdEurogroup: Inflation pressure is temporary but economic recovery on hold

Eurogroup: Inflation pressure is temporary but economic recovery on hold

ECB's Lagarde believes inflation pressure in Eurozone is temporary but Eurogroup finds that economic recovery is on hold. Further work…

4 years ago
No winners but fewer losers in global economy from COVID than expectedNo winners but fewer losers in global economy from COVID than expected

No winners but fewer losers in global economy from COVID than expected

The COVID-19 pandemic seriously impacted all economies around the world last year, with trillions of dollars of lost earnings. UN…

4 years ago
US Biden plan stimulus for Recovery will impact EURO areaUS Biden plan stimulus for Recovery will impact EURO area

US Biden plan stimulus for Recovery will impact EURO area

US Biden plan of $1.9tn stimulus programme will boost the US recovery, it will drive global recovery and it will…

4 years ago
ECB inflation forecast 1.5% for 2021 and 1.2% for 2023ECB inflation forecast 1.5% for 2021 and 1.2% for 2023

ECB inflation forecast 1.5% for 2021 and 1.2% for 2023

Christine Lagarde, President of the Europen Central Bank forecasts temporary inflation rise for 2021 up to 1.5% with limited wage…

4 years ago
ECFIN Webinar on the economics of climate changeECFIN Webinar on the economics of climate change

ECFIN Webinar on the economics of climate change

Policy makers and economists are confronted with the challenge of COVID-19 recovery, towards a carbon neutral economy to debate climate…

4 years ago
OECD: Faster vaccine rollout is critical to stronger recoveryOECD: Faster vaccine rollout is critical to stronger recovery

OECD: Faster vaccine rollout is critical to stronger recovery

A global economic recovery is in sight but a faster and more effective vaccination rollout across the world is critical…

4 years ago
EU fiscal rules and the way out of the pandemicEU fiscal rules and the way out of the pandemic

EU fiscal rules and the way out of the pandemic

The European Commission adopted a Communication providing Member States with broad guidance on the conduct of fiscal policy in the…

4 years ago
Two-thirds of poorer countries cut education budgets due to COVID-19Two-thirds of poorer countries cut education budgets due to COVID-19

Two-thirds of poorer countries cut education budgets due to COVID-19

Education budgets are not adjusting proportionately to the challenges brought about by COVID-19, especially in poorer countries. Despite additional funding…

4 years ago
IMF Kristalina Georgieva: Path to recovery is highly uncertain in EuropeIMF Kristalina Georgieva: Path to recovery is highly uncertain in Europe

IMF Kristalina Georgieva: Path to recovery is highly uncertain in Europe

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, EU debates at the online debate of the European Parliamentary Week 2021.…

4 years ago
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala first African, female WTO Director-GeneralNgozi Okonjo-Iweala first African, female WTO Director-General

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala first African, female WTO Director-General

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will be the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization and the first African, Nigerian, female leader for…

4 years ago
Use of Energy Taxes to strengthen Developing Country FinancesUse of Energy Taxes to strengthen Developing Country Finances

Use of Energy Taxes to strengthen Developing Country Finances

On 25 January 2021 the OECD issued a document entitled Taxing Energy Use for Sustainable Development: Opportunities for energy tax and…

4 years ago
ECB must keep money to face future Eurozone inflationECB must keep money to face future Eurozone inflation

ECB must keep money to face future Eurozone inflation

Lagarde said that inflation remained low despite an increase in January due to weak demand and a slump in the…

4 years ago
Cancelling ECB public debt is inconceivable: Christine LagardeCancelling ECB public debt is inconceivable: Christine Lagarde

Cancelling ECB public debt is inconceivable: Christine Lagarde

A letter signed by 100 economists suggests cancelling of the ECB public debt and Christine Lagarde says that this is…

4 years ago
Sustainability: What are the alternatives to economic growth?Sustainability: What are the alternatives to economic growth?

Sustainability: What are the alternatives to economic growth?

What are the alternatives to economic growth taking into account global sustainability? Economic growth is closely linked to increases in…

4 years ago
2020 was a remarkable year for economic decisions we will never forget!2020 was a remarkable year for economic decisions we will never forget!

2020 was a remarkable year for economic decisions we will never forget!

Eurogroup President in his 2020 Year in Review highlights significant developments in the field of EU economics and the response…

4 years ago

Migrant workers pay gap widens in Europe

Migrant workers earn nearly 13 per cent on average less than national workers in high-income countries, according to a new…

4 years ago

Germany should invest more in infrastructure, digital economy and energy transition

Germany should increase public infrastructure investment and accelerate its digital transformation and energy transition to strengthen and sustain its recovery…

4 years ago

European GDP to drop as virus spreads

The coronavirus pandemic represents a very large shock for the global and EU economies, with very severe economic and social…

4 years ago