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Divergent economic dynamics grind down the Franco-German EU axis
France must face up finally to its fiscal failings – and can no longer rely on German indulgence
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Re-energising Europe’s global green reach
At this event, we discussed how the EU’s global green agenda should evolve to balance decarbonisation, competitiveness, and strategic autonomy.
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Debt financing European air defence
A case can be made for financing European air defence through issuance of EU debt
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Re-energising Europe’s global green reach
EU’s green reach strategy will need to use a broad range of levers to build equitable partnerships that will help partners make deeper emissions cuts.
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EU securitisation push needs markets, not housing guarantees
Scale and liquidity are two challenges that remain in the pursuit of EU securitisation
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European natural gas imports
This dataset aggregates daily data on European natural gas import flows and storage levels.
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Through taxes to tech: using fiscal policies to promote innovation
At this event, we discussed the 2nd chapter of IMF’s latest Fiscal Monitor, titled “Expanding Frontiers: Fiscal Policies for Innovation".
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Are the European Union’s new fiscal rules in trouble already?
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Macron's snap election gamble
Dissecting the political turmoil in France following President Macron's surprising call for snap parliamentary elections
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