President Trump’s sweeping ‘reciprocal tariffs’ sent shockwaves through the global economy. Maarten Verwey and Kristian Orsini introduce the European Commission’s Spring 2025 Forecast, which depicts a resilient European economy
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Ignacio García Bercero argues that the current turbulence being experienced by the world economy is also an opportunity for the EU to forge a coalition in support of rules-based trade and global trading system reform
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A sovereign Europe needs a future-proof currency, says Piero Cipollone. This what the digital euro offers – it will support innovation, reduce reliance on foreign providers and ensure secure digital payments for all
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Advances in AI are transforming the economy. Leonardo Gambacorta and Vatsala Shreeti analyse the AI supply chain and the market structure of every input layer, highlighting the economic forces shaping the provision of AI and the role of big techs in each input market
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The European Union is a pillar of the trading system. Ignacio García Bercero argues the EU should plan for both the short term and the long haul in trade talks with the United States
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Science remains the fuel of progress and growth for our societies. Ursula von der Leyen discusses half a billion euros worth of incentives to lure scientists to the Europe, seeking to profit from Trump’s federal funding cuts and clashes with top US universities
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Researchers are under threat from the Trump administration’s attack on US science. Heather Grabbe and Daniel Gros argue that the European Union has the money to attract researchers under threat in the US and should coordinate a scheme to deploy it
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How will AI and generative AI in particular, affect workers and the labour market in the years ahead? Michael Barr examines the issues and feels that AI is likely to boost productivity, increase scientific discovery, and transform the nature of work
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We live in a world where big economic shocks can test the strength and resilience of the framework for monetary policy. Andrew Bailey discusses monetary policy in a world with big shocks, describing how scenario analysis can enrich monetary policy deliberations
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Mobility is important in the global knowledge economy. Linguère Mously Mbaye argues Africa can leverage mobility to enhance its innovation capacity and foster economic growth
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