In all areas of research, Bruegel has incorporated work on the green transition bringing it into the mainstream. This includes work on the macroeconomics of decarbonisation, alongside specific analysis of measures moving towards a green economy in Europe and beyond.
Past Event
The Annual Meetings are Bruegel's flagship event which gathers high-level speakers to discuss the economic topics that affect Europe and the world.
Opinion
This opinion was originally published in Le Monde, El Pais and Die Zeit. Summer in Europe has barely started, yet a blistering heatwave has already hit France this June, earlier than ever since the start of official records. Forest fires are raging in Spain, and Northern Italy is experiencing a record drought that is ruining […]
Policy Contribution
In this Policy Contribution, we compare these two proposals in terms of their treatment under the current EU fiscal rules, and analyse the legal options for their introduction in the EU fiscal framework. We start with a brief review of the rationale for a green golden rule and then discuss legal options.
Blog Post
Without Russian gas, the European Union would have to reduce demand by approximately 15%, with big differences between different parts of Europe
Past Event
How could shifting the tax burden from labour to pollution and resources help the EU reach its climate goals?
Podcast
Guntram Wolff looks back at the past decade of Bruegel contribution to economic policy in Europe.
Working Paper
Consumers need to reduce their carbon footprint by replacing carbon-intensive by carbon-neutral consumption, which implies buying the appliances that allow them to do so. Workers and capital need to move from brown to green sectors.
Policy Contribution
A stronger adaptation governance framework would benefit adaptation efforts.
Policy Contribution
The EU Platform could become an effective emergency tool to safeguard Europe’s security of gas supply in case of a sudden interruption of Russian gas flows, but policymakers need to address challenges to make it work.
Podcast
Can economic growth be a force for good and help in the fight against climate change?
Blog Post
The ban on most Russian oil significantly scales up the EU response to aggression against Ukraine, but the bloc should stand ready for retaliatory actions.
Podcast
A timely reflection on the EU’s latest round of sanctions banning Russian oil imports.