Germany’s Misguided War on Baby Boomers
A prominent economist's attack on an entire generation ignores economic facts and threatens social cohesion.
When Corporate Mergers Hurt Workers, Europe Must Act
Europe's merger watchdogs generally ignore labour market impacts, but there is a possibility for change.
Ctrl+Alt+Delete as Policy: Why Deregulation Won’t Save EU Innovation
The European Commission's push to slash regulations in pursuit of competitiveness risks undermining the very foundations of technological progress.
The Middle East Conflict: What Would Albert Einstein Have Said?
Albert Einstein’s genius for unconventional thinking offers a provocative framework for breaking today's deadly stalemate through economic compensation.
Federation or Vassalisation, It’s Decision Time
Europe must choose: federal union and self-determination, or decline into division and American vassalage.
The ECB Must Embrace Europe’s Green Finance Rules To Secure Both Climate Goals And Financial Stability
Integrating sustainable finance standards into central bank operations would align market incentives and strengthen the eurozone's climate resilience.
The EU’s Industrial Policy Needs Better Governance
Europe's fragmented approach to industrial strategy undermines its ability to compete with China and the United States.
Europe’s Innovation Agencies Need Radical Reform To Meet Today’s Grand Challenges
Innovation agencies in the EU are no longer fit for purpose. A major overhaul of both the concept of innovation and of institutional structures is urgent.
Industrial Policy Must Include Citizens And Workers
Europe's twin transformation needs social conditionalities to prevent corporate capture and build democratic legitimacy.
Europe’s Green Jobs Crisis: Why Slow Decarbonisation Threatens Employment More Than Climate Action
Lagging investment in clean technologies poses a greater risk to European jobs than the green transition itself.
Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Strategy Demands Equitable Global Partnerships
The EU's industrial ambitions hinge on transforming extractive relationships into sustainable partnerships with resource-rich nations.
Germany’s Minimum Wage Hike In Accordance With The European Minimum Wage Directive
Germany’s wage commission sets a new course, linking pay floor to EU benchmark after years of modest rises.
Europe’s Energy Divide: Why the Green Transition Risks Leaving Half the Continent Behind
As fossil fuel dependency threatens sovereignty, the EU's fragmented response deepens existing inequalities.
Europe’s Quest for Technological Sovereignty: A Feasible Path Amidst Global Rivalries
The European Union must pursue robust industrial policies to counter technological dependencies and safeguard its future prosperity and stability.
Reclaiming Sutan Sjahrir: The Quiet Moral Core of Democratic Socialism in Southeast Asia
Sutan Sjahrir, Indonesia’s first Prime Minister, offers a forgotten blueprint for ethical leadership.