Information on "Economic Integration" and "Western Europe"
March 2013
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19 Mar 2013
Italy: Stuck Between the Necessity for Reform and Political Deadlock
Author: Paweł Tokarski
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This paper is concerned with the implications of political instability in Italy after the February 2013 elections failed to produce a stable government majority capable of continuing the country’s reform program. More on «Italy: Stuck Between the Necessity for Reform and Political Deadlock »
December 2012
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Dec 2012
Bridging a Differentiated Union: The Polish-German Tandem in Euro-Plus Governance
Author: Agata Gostyńska, Nicoloai von Ondarza
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This brief discusses the necessity of strengthening the eurozone economic governance. More on «Bridging a Differentiated Union: The Polish-German Tandem in Euro-Plus Governance»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Wachstum durch Kohäsion
Author: Kai-Olaf Lang
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Polen spielt als Nichteurostaat zwar keine ausgeprägte Rolle bei der Reform der Eurozone, hat aber beachtliches Gewicht bei vielen damit zusammenhängenden Schritten. More on «Wachstum durch Kohäsion»
March 2012
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7 Mar 2012
The Fiscal Compact – Europe’s ‘Hard Core’ Based on German Economic Conditions
Author: Konrad Popławski
Publisher: Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW)
This commentary discusses the implications of the 2012 EU Treaty on stability, coordination and governance. More on «The Fiscal Compact – Europe’s ‘Hard Core’ Based on German Economic Conditions»
February 2012
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Feb 2012
Constructing a German Europe?
Author: Timo Behr, Niklas Helwig
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
Germany’s ambiguous role during the eurozone crisis has stoked fears that a more self-confident and dynamic Germany is threatening the political independence and economic well-being of its neighbors and will lead to a “German Europe”. More on «Constructing a German Europe?» -
Feb 2012
Is Germany still a EU-ropean Power?
Author: Susanne Gratius
Publisher: FRIDE
The Chancellor’s disordered management of the economic crisis shows that Berlin has no political roadmap for the future of Europe. More on «Is Germany still a EU-ropean Power?»
December 2011
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Dec 2011
The Gloomy Scenario of Italy’s Default
Author: Diego Valiante
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This commentary outlines possible consequences if Italy is not able to implement structural reforms and if international institutions do not intervene with sufficient resources to prevent Europe’s second-largest economy from defaulting on its debt. More on «The Gloomy Scenario of Italy’s Default»
November 2011
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15 Nov 2011
Marruecos en el nuevo mapa económico mediterráneo
Author: Gonzalo Escribano
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
La ola de cambio que recorre el Norte de África ha deteriorado las economías de los países más afectados. More on «Marruecos en el nuevo mapa económico mediterráneo» -
Nov 2011
Speculative Attacks Within or Outside a Monetary Union
Author: Daniel Gros
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
In this brief, the author explores whether there is a fundamental difference between a formal sovereign default with a haircut and debt monetization, which reduces the purchasing power for investors by the same amount. More on «Speculative Attacks Within or Outside a Monetary Union»
October 2011
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20 Oct 2011
Switzerland's Relationship with the EU
Author: Arabella Thorp
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This paper examines Switzerland's relationship with the EU. More on «Switzerland's Relationship with the EU»
