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‘Project Einstein’: Research Excellence for Europe and the World
The European Union has the money to attract researchers under threat in the US and should coordinate a scheme to deploy it. A commentary by Heather Grabbe, and Daniel Gros.
Two (Wrong) Reasons Why the ECB May Decide Not to Cut Rates
The US-China tariff negotiations and a renewed focus on the long term should not lead the ECB to reconsider its decision. A commentary by Lorenzo Bini Smaghi
Car Sales Suggest CO₂ Emissions Penalty Suspension Hinder Auto Innovation in Europe
By changing the rules before the actual impact of the 2025 penalties could be assessed, the European Parliament has undermined the very mechanism the EU had in place to foster innovation and competitiveness within the EU auto industry. A commentary b...
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Rachele Cavara
Policy Brief n.42 - The European Defense Spending Trilemma
We advocate a phased, reform-oriented, and strategically coherent approach that aligns defense effectiveness with fiscal responsibility and democratic legitimacy. A Policy Brief by Andrea Gilli,and Walter Rauti
IEP@BU Annual Event - Reflecting on Dynamics of European Integration
Save the Date for the Academic Session of the 2025 IEP@BU Annual Event
Policy Brief n.40 - The Cost of Trump's "Reciprocal" Tariffs
Lessons from first principles of classic trade policy welfare analysis. A Policy Brief by Daniel Gros
The future of Defence Industry in the EU: How the UK Could be Associated with Capacity Building
To enable the United Kingdom to take part in programmes on procurement, standardisation, interoperability, and industrial cooperation, a new institutional framework is needed—potentially inspired by the EU–Switzerland committee model. A commenta...
How the Euro Could Capitalise on the Dollar’s Waning Dominance
To truly compete on the global stage, the eurozone must mutualise part of its public debt—and build a deeper, more efficient capital market. A commentary by Lorenzo Bini Smaghi
A Bolder European Union: Today’s challenges in the spirit of the 1985 Milan European Council
The event uses the historical lens of the 1985 European Council meeting in Milan to look at Europe’s future.