The paradox of Polish migration policy
Poland has opened its border with Ukraine to war refugees. Not so at another border, with Belarus.
Labour shortages offer trade unions valuable opportunity
A ‘tight’ labour market is not such a bad thing for trade unions—and therefore for workers.
Inflation: saving households from insolvency
Peter Bofinger argues that state guarantees of loans to households could cushion the price shock at negligible cost.
Disability: EU funding of institutions barely legal
Is the European Commission complying with the UN convention on disability vis-à-vis funding institutions from the EU budget?
The coming green-hydrogen revolution
A green revolution of low-cost energy for all keeps our future secure from global heating—and dictators.
Short-time working: lessons for the next recession
Best practices in short-time working can prepare for the looming downturn.
Tackling inflation from a pro-poor standpoint
Easements of the impact of inflation will still leave the poorest losing ground. Positive pro-poor policies are needed.
EU foreign & security policy: flexibility and leadership
Nicoletta Pirozzi argues that to mitigate its foreign policy dysfunctionalities the EU needs to end the unanimity requirement.
Airport chaos: security guards and cleaners still key
The ‘key’ workers of the pandemic need sustained recognition. The chaos at airports shows what happens otherwise.
Minimum-wages directive—history in the making
The directive fundamentally strengthens collective bargaining and trade union power.
Don’t cancel Russian culture
Refusing to engage with Russian culture will not change Putin’s calculations, let alone impel him to withdraw from Ukraine.
Growing out of inflation: a new supply-side policy
Reining in demand via monetary policy will not solve a supply problem.
Ukraine’s EU candidate status—not just symbolic
The prospects of Ukraine joining soon remain slim, but the EU has reacted differently than to the collapse of Yugoslavia.
European Roma and a new social Europe
The establishment of a Roma foundation provides an opportunity for a deep dialogue on the route from marginalisation to inclusion.
Clean power by 2035
A clean, expanded power system can be achieved in Europe by 2035—at no extra cost above stated plans.
EU carbon border tax could hurt developing countries
Europe should mitigate the protectionist threat in its climate agenda.
Ensuring adequate minimum wages in an age of inflation
Minimum wages have risen across Europe this year. Inflation is eroding them.