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Economy
The EU should rethink work beyond competitiveness
Est. 5minIn both the Draghi report and von der Leyen's mission letter to Roxana Mînzatu there is a strong focus on promoting productivity, competitiveness and, ultimately, economic growth - the “holy grail” of every economy. But if this is really our only understanding of what work is and the purpose it should serve, then we have taken a complete and utter wrong turn somewhere.
EU member states should endorse tariffs on Chinese EVs or risk undermining European interests and agency
Est. 6minEU member states should vote in favour of imposing definitive trade tariffs on China-made electric vehicles on Friday (4 October), as China will never take seriously a Europe that can be divided and conquered by waving a stick at fearful member states.
Fuelling Europe’s future: How venture capital drives innovation and growth
Est. 5minWith billions invested in start-ups that tackle climate change and drive digital advances, Europe's VC industry is not just keeping pace—it's powering the EU's ambitions and setting the stage for a brighter future.
Industry´s vision for a competitive Europe
Est. 4minTo reboot Europe as an attractive location for industry, the EU needs to draw up a bold master plan to strengthen Europe's competitiveness. The motto should certainly be “less regulation, more freedom for companies”.
Europe needs to move beyond US elections’ abyss
Est. 5minPresidential elections in the United States (US) always bring uncertainties and surprises, and this one is no exception. From Trump’s judicial cases to his attack, as well as the sudden shift from Joe Biden's Democratic candidacy to Kamala Harris, the whole world is watching – and rightly so.
Advancing climate neutrality while strengthening competitiveness – with a just and ambitious Clean Industrial Deal
Est. 5minThe new EU Commission should build on the European Green Deal to strengthen Europe’s economic competitiveness and geopolitical relevance. A Clean Industrial Deal could serve both ends if designed correctly.
Why financial literacy must be built into the EU’s policy agenda
Est. 7minMoney management is an essential part of modern life and yet half of EU adults lack basic financial knowledge. With the capital markets union back on the political agenda and the digitalisation of finance, now is the time for an urgent rethink of the financial literacy agenda – one that is holistic and earnestly pursues tangible measures and outcomes.
Why China’s interest in producing cars in Europe underscores need for investment rules
Est. 6minTariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV) will likely boost investments in new European factories, which is good news but could also undermine Europe’s industrial base, to address this challenge the EU needs to strengthen and unify its investment rules, writes Tobias Gehrke.
The ECB is failing on its duty to support Europe’s economic and green transition goals
Est. 5minUrsula von der Leyen is facing an unfortunate and unnecessary challenge to her plans to increase investment as part of her second term as European Commission President. The political guidelines for her second term set out to “turbo charge investment”, promising to “unlock the financing needed for the green, digital and social transition.”
The Future of Spirits: A Toast to Balancing Growth and Responsibility
Est. 4minFrom the aqua vitae of mediaeval Europe to the baijiu of ancient China, distilled alcohol has an incredible global heritage, and today each sip of spirit tells the tale of its birthplace.
Europe’s economy is falling behind: a new Commissioner can help it catch up
Est. 5minEU leaders are sounding the alarm on Europe’s industry and innovation falling behind the US and others. Europe’s economic muscles have atrophied while the United States and China are pushing the world into the next generation of innovation and industry. Deep changes are required.
The Brief – German government tricks itself out of a budget crisis, again
Est. 8minOnce again, the German government has used accounting tricks to reconcile its spending wishes with the rules of its constitutional ‘debt brake’ – but unlike the tricks faulted by the country’s Constitutional Court last year, this time experts say it's waterproof.
The Brief – Who cares about competitiveness?
Est. 7minSometime next month, former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi—“the guy who saved the euro”—will publish his much-anticipated report on the competitiveness of the European economy.
ACCA EU 2024-2029: Three calls to action for a sustainable and competitive Future for Europe
Est. 6minDrawing on our unique global membership, we at ACCA call on newly elected Members of the European Parliament to champion sustainability, ethical AI, and talent development. These priorities are crucial for shaping a sustainable, competitive, and future-ready Europe.
EU biodiesel industry may not survive 2024 if left unprotected from Chinese unfair imports
Est. 5minAs a frontrunner in climate ambitions, the EU cannot allow the demand for biodiesel to be met by unfair and possibly fraudulent imports from China. Immediate registration of imports is critical, before it is too late.
Impact of EU sanctions on aluminum would be disastrous for Europe’s industry
Est. 5minA new set of sanctions against Russia is being considered - the 14th round of sanctions since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in early 2022. There are no good ideas for new economic measures against the Kremlin, but this does not justify the pursuit of bad ideas, writes Naike Gruppioni.
Celebrating a Milestone for Inventors – One Year of the Unitary Patent
Est. 7minOne year since the landmark launch of the Unitary Patent, António Campinos, President of the European Patent Office, evaluates its progress in broadening access into the European patent system for underrepresented inventors and supporting technological development.
The ongoing quest for Social Europe
Est. 11minThe new impetus for Social Europe of the past five years has led to important and long-awaited policy initiatives, including on minimum wages, platform work and corporate due diligence. However, progress in this field remains both fragile and fragmented. The key question now is whether this social paradigm shift can be upheld in the face of the high risk of an austerity reload and in a context of continued “polycrises”.
Ten reasons to Use Your Vote in the European elections
Est. 9min10 reasons to Use Your Vote: Eurofound Executive Director Ivailo Kalfin looks at EU social successes and key challenges for the future.
Leveraging listed real estate: A cornerstone for Europe’s Capital Markets Union
Est. 6minListed real estate has a pivotal role to play in the context of the long-awaited completion of the Capital Markets Union (CMU). This asset class not only aligns with CMU objectives but can serve as a catalyst for further unlocking the potential of Europe’s capital markets.
The Brief – Merz in the driving seat in von der Leyen’s campaign
Est. 5minIn her first term as Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen was largely free to push through her agenda without having to worry about backlash from her party. If she gets a second mandate, however, this is bound to change, with her conservative CDU party taking a much more prominent role.
EU’s promising critical raw materials plans risk being undermined by lack of commitment
Est. 6minWhile the high-road approach of the CRMA factors in the social and environmental conditions in which raw materials are extracted and processed, for this strategy to be viable, the EU must follow through and secure meaningful trade agreements with partner-countries that embed these considerations
A competitive and resilient Europe requires transitioning from sectoral to systemic thinking
Est. 6minResearch and innovation policy in Europe and elsewhere has for decades been increasingly designed with the singular purpose of enhancing the bettering valorisation of research investment, and the route to this goal has generally been assumed to be through industrial development
The future of Europe’s research and innovation programmes on the cusp of a new era
Est. 6minThe EU's current programme, Horizon Europe – one of the strongest and largest research and Innovation frameworks in the world – will end in 2027. The ground is now being set for its successor, one that needs to match the caliber of Europe’s knowledge base with the creativity and precision needed to drive the bloc's competitiveness for the next decade.