| EconPol Forum

Most EU members have increased their defense spending in the past year or plan to do so soon. However, whether an EU defense union is politically achievable remains controversial. In the new issue of EconPol Forum, our authors take a critical look at the needs of the common EU defense policy.

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| Policy Brief

In the new legislative period, the EU Commission will need a well-thought-out economic policy agenda to respond to the changed geopolitical challenges and to strengthen its competitiveness. This policy brief analyzes the main economic challenges ahead.

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| Policy Brief

Climate change has an effect on all areas of development in poor countries due to its impact on the agricultural sector. EU development policy should support innovative financial mechanisms for family farms.

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