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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
Policy Brief n.37 - How To Defend EUkraine: What are the Military Options
European countries should plan for a Peace Enforcement mission and prepare for either Non-Combat Security Assistance and Support or for Mobile Rapid Reaction Force in order to be prepared for a “what if conflict resumes”. A Policy Brief by Andrea Gil...
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
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
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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...
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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Mélanie Marten
Mélanie Marten is a PhD Candidate in Economics from ESSEC Business School and Cergy Paris Université (CYU). Her research interests include environmental and public economics, public policy evaluation, and sustainable finance.