The Mechanics of the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Europe’s Push to Shift the Global Order
The EU–Mercosur trade deal has become a test of whether Europe can turn geopolitical pressure into diversification, resilience and renewed multilateral ambition.
Haven’t You Heard? Taxing Cryptocurrencies Is the New Thing!
The old vision of Bitcoin replacing traditional money is losing ground as governments move to tax and regulate crypto like any other asset.
Eco-Fatigue: Why Green Messaging Is Losing Its Appeal
After years of hype, sustainability messaging is starting to wear thin. In a world of rising geopolitical tensions, soaring energy prices, growing economic uncertainty, and chronic greenwashing, eco-friendly-ness is losing its prestige.
The EU’s Digital Euro Is Drowning in the Global Stablecoin Wave
The window for the digital euro is closing. If the EU fails to accelerate its timeline, alternative private digital payment systems from the US threaten to render the project obsolete before it even launches.
Transfer Mispricing: How Multinational Enterprises Shift Profits into Losses for Africa
How do multinational enterprises use transfer mispricing to shift profits abroad, depriving African countries of vital tax revenues?
Draghi’s Report and the EU Response: Year to Date
A first year of EU early-stage response.
Bridging Digital Horizons: AI Strategies in Europe and ASEAN — Lessons Across Continents
As artificial intelligence reshapes economic policies worldwide, examining Europe’s and ASEAN’s distinct AI strategies offer shared opportunities for cooperation and mutual learning.
Squeezing the Supply Chain: The US’ Semiconductor Dominance and How Europe Should Respond
To shore up European tech sovereignty, the EU must buttress European R&D capacity and avoid being locked-in to long term dependence on American manufacturers.
Waves or Refugee Crises? The Securitization of the Last Two Massive Refugee Waves in the EU
In 2022 and 2015, Europe opened its doors, not just to people, but to two different narratives.
Navigating Uncertainty: A Report From the Helsinki Geoeconomics Week
Europe’s search for resilience in a world where markets have become geopolitical battlegrounds.
Revenge of the PIIGS…? The Economic Turnaround of Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain
Not long ago, in a recession not far away, the PIIGS were made infamous.
The Economics of the US-EU Trade Deal: How Markets Reacted and Why
Tariffs lead from cautious optimism to vote of no-confidence.
