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Trumponomics Faces Market Test: Implications for Europe

Trumponomics Faces Market Test: Implications for EuropeThe heightened risk aversion triggered by Trump's policies has not spread to Europe, where optimism prevails regarding more cohesive and responsive policymaking. A commentary by Lorenzo Bini Smag...

Policy Brief n.36 - A European Security Fund for Ukraine

A coalition of most EU Member States plus the UK and Norway should create a European Security Fund to provide Ukraine with a reliable source of financing, large enough to substitute the US. A Policy Brief by Daniel Gros

Why Markets Do Not React to Europe's Defense Spending Surge

Financial discipline, growth potential, and deeper EU integration reassure investors amid rising defense budgets. A commentary by Lorenzo Bini Smaghi

Are Climate Reporting Requirements Hurting European Competitiveness?

Weakening the EU climate corporate reporting in the name of competitiveness, or complementing it with specific measures to mitigate its negative economic impacts? A commentary by Sylvie Goulard, Mélanie Marten, Thomas Rowley, Romain Svartzman&nb...

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Joel Trachtman

Joel P. Trachtman is Professor of International Law at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.

How Europe Can Prepare for a Post-Truce Ukraine

A peace-enforcement mission, complemented by security assistance, stockpile regeneration, and a dedicated financial framework, would provide the necessary deterrence and resilience against future Russian aggression. A commentary by Andrea Gilli, Maur...

Policy Brief n.38 - Skill Overkill: The EU Needs More Than Just More Training

While economic theory and empirical evidence on human capital affirm the positive effects of education and training on productivity and economic growth, there is a tendency to treat skills enhancement as a universal remedy for labor market inefficien...