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OECD: Coronavirus darkens World Economic Outlook

The global economy faces its biggest danger since the financial crisis. Containing the epidemic and protecting people is the priority.…

5 years ago

EU budget 2021-2027: Ready for surprises?

EU needs to reach an agreement on a fair, balanced and modern long-term EU budget for the period 2021-2027 before…

5 years ago

US tariffs on EU goods: World Economy faces trade protectionism

The EU has traditionally favoured an open and fair international trading system. It has worked strenuously to ensure the integration…

5 years ago

LIVE Hearings: Paolo Gentiloni Commissioner – Economy

LIVE Hearings today with Paolo Gentiloni Commissioner for Econmy. Paolo Gentiloni is heard by the Committee on Economic and Monetary…

5 years ago

Mario Draghi debates EURO, ECB, ESM, Banks and EU Economy Outlook

EU MEPs debate on the Monetary Dialogue in Brussels with Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank. "Super Mario"…

5 years ago

A no-deal BREXIT will be a large negative shock to the UK economy

Uncertainty over government policies is hitting the outlook for Britain. A no-deal BREXIT would generate a large negative shock to…

5 years ago

OECD: Trade tensions and BREXIT hit global growth

The global economy has become increasingly fragile and uncertain. Global growth is slowing and downside risks continuing to mount, according…

5 years ago

Rising trade conflicts are weakening the global economy

OECD Chief Economist Laurence Boone says global growth is slowing as escalating trade conflicts are hitting business confidence and investment.…

5 years ago

Should Germany spend more to boost EU economy?

EU economy finance ministers asked Germany to increase public spending in order to support the ailing growth in the eurozone.…

5 years ago

Eurogroup: Eurozone economic risks to growth remain!

Eurogroup President Mário Centeno briefed ministers about the outcome for Eurozone of the G7 finance ministers' meeting. He also launched…

5 years ago

Super Mario takes ECB policy decisions to fight recession

ECB president Mario Draghi decides substantial monetary stimulus to ensure eurozone financial conditions and support the euro area expansion. Based…

5 years ago

ECB president candidate Christine Lagarde faces European Parliament

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds an exchange of views with Christine Lagarde, candidate for the position…

5 years ago

Good or Bad? Euro area unemployment 7.5% and EU28 6.3%

The euro area (EA19) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 7.5% in July 2019, stable compared with June 2019 and down from…

5 years ago

The EU and Economic and Monetary Union Reforms

How do Member States from Central and Eastern Europe perceive the debates on the euro and the reform of the…

5 years ago

How to prepare for the next global recession

It has been a decade since the global recession of 2008-2009 and some interesting and and worrying vulnerabilities are also popping…

6 years ago

The Future of European Integration after 20 Years of the Euro

From the USA, Moscovici called on Berlin to spend more on investment! Pierre Moscovici, European commissioner for economic and financial…

6 years ago

PIIE: Corporate Taxation in the Global Economy

It may be difficult, but it is possible to create a corporate taxation system that better reflects the changes in…

6 years ago

Rewriting the Rules of the European Economy

FEPS and Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz agreed to work on the European twin publication to Professor Stiglitz’s bestseller “Rewriting the…

6 years ago

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