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Global Matters

Global Matters

The 20th century’s international order, which installed the United States, Europe and Japan in dominant positions, is ending. New powers are emerging to challenge a system arranged within the framework of U.S. and European multilateralism. Transitional processes necessarily breed chaos and uncertainty. This is the global situation to which our economies and political systems must adapt.

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Opinion: The EU won’t let a good crisis go to waste
Professor Stefan Hedlund
Professor Stefan Hedlund

The Covid-19 crisis presented EU leaders with an opportunity to regain popularity by handing out billions of euros in aid. Doling out such huge sums is sure to weaken the market by emphasizing bureaucratic activity over competition and innovation. For now, the EU’s problems have been papered over, but when the bill for inefficiency comes due, it could be a tragic moment for the European project.

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The real danger of election meddling

Intervention in elections, whether by foreign or domestic actors, is nothing new. The enormous amount of political energy spent on denouncing such practices and accusing the other side of benefiting from them impedes solving more important problems. Today’s emphasis on such allegations is dangerously paralyzing politics and serves as an ...
Selected battery gigafactory projects around Europe
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Europe’s battery strategy

Europe is on a mission to increase its production of batteries by establishing a foundation for large-scale supply chains on the continent. It is a tricky proposition, not least because it is an expensive plan to carry out and China already holds the dominant position. Success, however, could benefit a ...
 Dr. Frank Umbach
Dr. Frank Umbach
Measles cases in the EU/EEA and UK, 2010-2019 average vs. 2020
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Covid measures present new measles risk

Measures to contain the Covid-19 pandemic have reduced the prevalence of other communicable diseases, like measles. But they also interrupted the delivery of vaccines against such illnesses. In some countries, inoculation programs were suspended, and in others, a lack of supplies meant vaccines were unavailable. It all adds up to ...
 Diane Katz
Diane Katz
The effects of a second lockdown could be even more disastrous than the pandemic itself
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Covid measures, crucial decisions

As the number of coronavirus infections rises across Europe, many governments, including Germany’s, are considering implementing a second lockdown. But another shutdown of Europe’s largest economy could be disastrous and have far-reaching effects throughout the continent.
 Prince Michael of Liechtenstein
Prince Michael of Liechtenstein
Oil prices during the first half of 2020
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Oil market outlook: A quandary for OPEC+

After seeing oil prices rise in May and stabilize in June, OPEC+ announced it would ease its production cuts as of August. The committee based its decision on the assumption that the economy would gradually recover during the second half of 2020, but the global economic outlook – on which ...
 Dr. Carole Nakhle
Dr. Carole Nakhle

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Problems at the European Central Bank
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Problems at the European Central Bank

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