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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...
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Joel Trachtman
Joel P. Trachtman is Professor of International Law at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
The EU Must Respond Smartly to Trump's Tariff Threats
A firm but measured response, aligned with rules and European interests, is better than excessive conciliation with the US administration. Here's why. A commentary by Lorenzo Bini Smaghi
Why Germany has Shifted its Approach to Europe
From Germany's debt choices to Italy’s stance on rearmament, Ambassador Luigi Mattiolo analyses how the EU is evolving in the age of Trump. An interview by Stefano Feltri
Policy Brief n.35 - Certification of Business Practices and Algorithms of Digital Platforms
Voluntary certification is a novel approach that can restrict the harmful practices of some dominant platforms and motivate and reward emerging platforms that align their practices with the public interest. A Policy Brief by Dovev Lavie, Oreste Polli...
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
Minimum wage and the role of social partners in light of the EU Directive
Directive 2022/2041 aims to establish a minimum wage framework across the EU. The transposition deadline passed in November 2024, but few countries have fully implemented it. The seminar will assess its impact, focusing on social partners' role in se...
Be Careful What You Wish For: Germany’s New Fiscal Course Sends Ripples Through Europe
Berlin’s pledge to do “whatever it takes” on military and infrastructure spending raises government bond yields across the continent. A commentary by Ignazio Angeloni
The Risks of Donald Trump’s Crypto Strategy
The administration’s emphasis on stablecoins risks eroding the Federal Reserve’s independence and could weaken the dollar’s global standing. A commentary by Ignazio Angeloni