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Opinion

Understanding populism

Political identity is a group stereotype. As no camp corresponds exactly to our expectations, we choose the one to which we are closest and which is also the most distant from the ideas we reject

By: Jean Pisani-Ferry and Bruegel Topic: Macroeconomic policy Date: January 2, 2020
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Opinion

The UK election viewed from continental Europe: Meh

It will take more than the vote on December 12 to make the continent pay attention to the UK. Viewed from the continent, the UK election is one more episode in a Brexit series that “jumped the shark” long ago.

By: Nicolas Véron and Bruegel Topic: Macroeconomic policy Date: November 29, 2019
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Opinion

Politics, not policy will help Lagarde save the eurozone

Her success at helm of Europe’s central bank will depend on her ability to mend fences with hawkish policymakers.

By: Guntram B. Wolff, Rebecca Christie and Bruegel Topic: Macroeconomic policy Date: November 4, 2019
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Opinion

ICT revolution key to populist political surge

Developments in digital technology have prompted a ‘tabloidisation’ of traditional media, created opportunities for the misuse of information online, and closed the decision-making horizon for politicians.

By: Marek Dabrowski and Bruegel Topic: Global economy and trade Date: April 4, 2019
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Past Event

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Diverging narratives: European policies and national perceptions

Who tends to get the blame for the Euro crisis in national media? What do national politicians think about the EU and EMU?

Speakers: Pierre Boyer, Juha Pekka Nurvala, Giuseppe Porcaro and Laura Shields Topic: Macroeconomic policy Location: Bruegel, Rue de la Charité 33, 1210 Brussels Date: February 27, 2019
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Opinion

France’s institutional system favours rebellion against its leader

The 'yellow vest' movement proves that France's political and budgetary centralism, as the source of citizens' feelings of abandonment and revolt, must be reformed.

By: André Sapir Topic: Macroeconomic policy Date: February 19, 2019
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Europe: Back to the future of a political project

This event will feature a discussion on different ideas for reforming European Governance.

Speakers: Ulrike Guerot, Adriaan Schout and Guntram B. Wolff Topic: Macroeconomic policy Location: Bruegel, Rue de la Charité 33, 1210 Brussels Date: October 23, 2018
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Opinion

Europe should avoid a no-deal Brexit

The UK government finally tabled a serious proposal for the country’s future relationship with the European Union (EU). The White Paper puts the ball in the EU court as it now has to say what kind of relationship it wants to establish with its neighbour.

By: Jean Pisani-Ferry, Norbert Röttgen, André Sapir, Paul Tucker, Guntram B. Wolff and Bruegel Topic: Macroeconomic policy Date: July 24, 2018
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Opinion

Germany’s Government Still Has an Allergy to Investing

The new coalition budget looks a lot like the old German coalition budget.

By: Guntram B. Wolff and Bruegel Topic: Macroeconomic policy Date: July 23, 2018
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Blog Post

The European Union must defend Andreas Georgiou

Andreas Georgiou’s case raises disturbing questions about the integrity of European statistical processes. Forceful action by EU authorities on Mr Georgiou’s case is long overdue. The European Union also needs to consider reforming its statistical framework to ensure a similar scandal cannot recur.

By: Nicolas Véron and Bruegel Topic: Macroeconomic policy Date: June 26, 2018
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Youth UP Europe: Future of democracy in Europe

Bruegel and the European Youth Forum teamed up to organise an event series in which young people, researchers and policy makers debate policy issues relevant to the future of Europe.

Speakers: Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Alice Mary Higgins, Luis Alvarado Martinez, Roberta Metsola, Guntram B. Wolff and Bruegel Topic: Macroeconomic policy Location: Bruegel, Rue de la Charité 33, 1210 Brussels Date: April 26, 2018