The EU Circular Economy Act is
being prepared by the European Commission. Roel Dom, Heather Grabbe and Costanza Greppi Maturana examine how EU tax policy can support the transition to a circular economy by correcting market failures and incentivising sustainable resource use

Solar and wind have become the cheapest sources of new electricity, yet Europe is now switching them off in record numbers. Natalia Fabra and Mar Reguant argue that the binding constraint on the energy transition is no longer technology but market design

The Paris Agreement provides a framework for international carbon trading. Georg Zachmann and Annabelle Weisser discuss the many questions that will arise, and argue that international carbon credits can support the EU’s 2040 target if buyers’ club rules and leverage ensure real mitigation gains abroad

Europe is recalibrating its industrial policy in response to external challenges. Maive Rute, Frank Vandermeeren and Anca Dumitrescu investigate the goals of this recalibrated approach and the key components for success

Global efforts to tackle the climate and nature crises have not progressed as hoped, says Christine Lagarde. This sharpens the case for deeper analysis from the research and central banking communities to better understand the risks to price and financial stability

Governments across Europe are increasingly acting to help industry remain competitive without compromising EU climate policy. Stan Olijslagers, Corjan Brink, Xinyu Li, Rutger Teulings and Herman Vollebergh argue that both goals cannot be met using a single instrument