Economy

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

The trade crisis: good and bad scenarios and the EU’s response

The world trading system, a source of prosperity, is under attack on three fronts – WTO immobility, US skepticism, and…

6 years ago

European Minimum Wage: Can we have an EU salary?

Several EU Member States have a lengthy tradition of ensuring a national minimum wage for those at the lower-paid end…

6 years ago

Italy PM Conte: Europe must listen to the people!

In a plenary debate on the future of Europe, the Italian Prime Minister said: “This is a valuable opportunity to…

6 years ago

Brexit Deal countdown with worries hitting UK economy

It is obvious that the Brexit choice to close itself off from the European single market will damage Britain’s economy.…

6 years ago

Maastricht Treaty Anniversary: The establishment of the European Union

The Maastricht Treaty signed 27 years ago, on 7 February 1992, by the members of the European Community in Maastricht,…

6 years ago

No-deal Brexit: Experts warn! Brexit means Brexit!

Without a withdrawal agreement - a no-deal Brexit - could lead to serious disruption for the economy both sides. The…

6 years ago

Eurasia Group: Top Risks for 2019

Taking a moment to look back, it has been 21 years since Eurasia Group started. For 2019 Top Risks are: 1. Bad…

6 years ago

What should be the top priority for Europe in 2017?

While a number of top issues, such as the economy, have been rated consistently high over the last years, immigration…

8 years ago

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