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Tariffs Tornado Could Deliver Growth Boost to Estonian Companies
Economy
Tariffs Tornado Could Deliver Growth Boost to Estonian Companies
The trade war presents Europe with an opportunity to leverage the situation for a strategic edge and a push to reduce its dependence on the United States — whether in the areas of technology, energy, defense, or raw materials. The United States\' game of imposing tariffs, along with the European Union\'s retaliatory duties, does not support free trade. It is clear that endlessly raising tariffs on both sides benefits neither party.
Defending Europe Without the United States with Guntram B. Wolff [PODCAST]
Politics, Think Tank News
Defending Europe Without the United States with Guntram B. Wolff [PODCAST]
What should we know about Europe’s defense industry? What capabilities does Europe need to develop to deter the Russian aggression? What are the consequences of the German debt brake reform? And is a common European defense single market possible? Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberte!) talks with Guntram B. Wolff, a Senior fellow at Bruegel.
Transatlantic Rift with Matthew Kaminski [PODCAST]
Politics, Think Tank News
Transatlantic Rift with Matthew Kaminski [PODCAST]
Is Donald Trump\'s presidency the beginning of a new era in the global world order? What is there to know about economic disruption and globalization in this context? And is the European Union overreacting in its response to the recent events or rather attempting to \'make Europe great again\'? Leszek Jazdzewski talks with Matthew Kaminski, POLITICO\'s Editor-at-Large.
Is Europe Changing Green Deal?
Economy
Is Europe Changing Green Deal?
Economic policy in Europe is visibly shifting towards prioritizing competitiveness over green objectives. Over the past year, former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta published an ambitious report in support of the EU single market, followed by Mario Draghi\'s widely quoted report on the future of European competitiveness.
Progress According to Trump
Politics
Progress According to Trump
Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election has understandably caused a stir worldwide. There is a prevailing fear of the radicalism and unpredictability of the new president’s actions as he has already shown his controversial nature while holding this office between 2016 and 2020. Even as president-elect, Trump expressed ownership aspirations toward the Panama Canal, Greenland, and Canada.
Europe Needs Economic Growth – Poland Shows Us How to Achieve It
Economy
Europe Needs Economic Growth – Poland Shows Us How to Achieve It
There is a \'vibe shift\' going on around economic growth and deregulation. With new governments in the US and UK making radical reforms to pare back the regulatory state and foster growth and investment, the EU risks being left behind. Poland is positioning itself as the driving force behind a revival of European economic growth.
EU Response to Trump with Philippe Legrain [PODCAST]
Think Tank News
EU Response to Trump with Philippe Legrain [PODCAST]
How can the European Union woo Donald Trump? Why immigration is beneficial and morally right? And what is the EU\'s potential for change and reform? Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberte!) talks with Philippe Legrain, a former economic adviser to the president of the European Commission, a Visiting Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics’ European Institute.
Battle for Medals: from ‘Gregarious’ to Eternal Glory
Politics
Battle for Medals: from ‘Gregarious’ to Eternal Glory
Paris will host one of the most important sporting events this year - the Summer Olympic Games. And the race is already on, with nearly half of all voters worldwide expected to go to the ballot box this year. Nine parliamentary elections will occur or already have occurred in European countries alone, with thousands of candidates competing for 720 seats in the European Parliament.