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Can the EU fiscal rules jump on the green bandwagon? | View

"The EU should put in place a green fiscal pact that would exclude public investment in climate protection from deficit calculations," argues economist Guntram Wolff.

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European economic recovery: IMF outlook shows gradual growth

With an increase in vaccination rates, more mobility, and support schemes, Europe's economic recovery is growing stronger despite uncertainty, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Economy

Strict or flexible? Brussels kicks off debate to reform fiscal rules

The European Commission is calling for a gradual reduction of public debt but estimates the green transition will need €650 billion in annual investments until 2030.

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EU spending rules need to be based on reason not faith | View

There is no real motivation beyond faith alone for Europe to stick rigidly to its current fiscal rules, says MEP Philippe Lamberts

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Economy

Experts see greater role for public policy and state regulation in post pandemic years

World-renowned economists Joseph Stiglitz and Mario Monti give their insight into economic recovery in the post-pandemics years.

Economy

Europe's economy bounces back from a double-dip recession

EU countries emerged from a double-dip recession in the second quarter with a growth of 1.9% more than the quarter before, according to figures released by Eurostat

Real Economy

Brussels Economic Forum 2021: what will Europe’s economy look like post-pandemic?

In partnership with The European Commission

The hot topic at the Brussels Economic Forum is how to build Europe’s new economy post-pandemic. We speak to some business owners, EU commissioners and the head of the WTO about vaccines, international trade and the economic outlook.

Economy

Vaccines and lifting of restrictions speed up EU's economic recovery

Both the EU and the eurozone are set to expand by 4.8% in 2021, with 12 member states already offsetting all their economic losses this year.

Eco-Innovation

These are the companies starting an environmental revolution in Europe

We need governments, corporations, scientists, entrepreneurs and the public all committed to making sustainable, lasting change.

Economy

Brussels Economic Forum 2021: How can the bloc recover from COVID?

On June 29, international policymakers, academics, civil society and business leaders will come together at the Brussels Economic Forum.

Real Economy

InvestEU: The European plan mobilising billions to boost slumping investment

In partnership with The European Commission

The pandemic has caused European investment to slump. But the EU has a plan to mobilise billions in capital and guarantee investments. It’s called InvestEU and it’s also looking to boost investor confidence whilst giving a helping hand to digitalisation and the green transition on the way.

Economy

G7: British PM says 'more equal' recovery from pandemic needed

G7 leaders are gathering in England where they will discuss a range of issues including supplying poor countries with COVID vaccines and climate change.

Economy

OECD: Much of Europe to take three years to recover from pandemic

Many of Europe’s economies are expected to take nearly three years to recover to pre-pandemic levels, despite global prospects improving as countries open up and roll out vaccination programmes.

Economy

EU economy set to grow faster than expected thanks to vaccination

The European Commission estimates that this year the EU and the eurozone will grow by 4.2% and 4.3%, respectively.

Economy

Brussels wants to cut down EU's dependence on key imports

The European Commission has identified 137 products in strategic sectors, like healthcare and high tech, where the EU is highly dependent on imports.

Economy

Europe’s economy slid back into recession as US roared ahead

The European economy officially entered a double-dip recession in the first quarter of the year, as the continent paid the price for slow vaccine rollouts and extended lockdowns.

Economy

North Macedonia warns EU not to disengage from Western Balkans

Stevo Pendarovski said that if Europe leaves a void in the region, Russia and China will fill it.

Real Economy

A safe bet? Why the EU funds its recovery plan on the bond markets

In partnership with The European Commission

As the EU finances its pandemic recovery with multi-billion bond sales, Real Economy asks what this means for Europe's jobs and businesses

Green News

UK consumers will soon have a 'right to repair' on goods they buy

Fixing and updating electronics is cheaper and more energy efficient than buying new ones.

Economy

Europe's week: Orban leaves the EPP, as Brexit makes a dramatic return

While Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban left the EPP Group after it changed its internal rules, MEPs delayed a decision on when to vote on the Brexit deal.