In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie speaks with Bruegel’s Heather Grabbe and Stefanie Walter about Iceland’s referendum on restarting European Union accession talks, Switz...

Iceland’s rejection of EU membership talks should be seen against a backdrop of new methods of deeper collaboration, especially on security

A decade after Brexit, the UK has to compete with other prospects for EU attention

What should the European Union offer to nearby countries that do not want to become member states?

Iceland’s rejection of EU membership talks should be seen against a backdrop of new methods of deeper collaboration, especially on security

Low insurance coverage is turning EU governments into disaster insurers of last resort, strengthening the case for prevention and adaptation finance

Low insurance coverage is turning EU governments into disaster insurers of last resort, strengthening the case for prevention and adaptation finance

The most important outcome of the EU-UK Summit might be that it re-establishes the habit of working together

Bruegel’s 20th anniversary event in London, jointly organised with the LSE European Institute

How can public money and financial markets work together to protect the environment?

Over the last 10 years, the terms of political debate have changed completely – and week by week they seem to get worse

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Trump's brazen attack on Venezuela presents challenges for China – and opportunities

How can investment, reform, and support for Ukraine and other EU candidate countries shape the future of EU enlargement?

Why economists need to take the costs of climate change more seriously

On 4 November, the EU is set to present its 2025 enlargement package. Join our expert panel as they discuss the package and the prospects for EU enlargement.

How can Europe renew its economic and political vision in a fragmented global order?

On 4 November, the EU is set to present its 2025 enlargement package. Join our expert panel as they discuss the package and the prospects for EU enlargement.

Can the region capitalise on the momentum to overcome its region-specific hurdles?

Launch of the State of the Climate Investment Report (second edition). Accelerating the climate transition is a central part of securing both the EU’s strategic autonomy and meeting the mid-to-long-te...

The European Union has the money to attract researchers under threat in the US and should coordinate a scheme to deploy it

The European Union has the money to attract researchers under threat in the US and should coordinate a scheme to deploy it

The most important outcome of the EU-UK Summit might be that it re-establishes the habit of working together

What’s in the new EU-UK trade agreement and how does it fit with the tariff threats from Washington?

Improving economic policy

The United Kingdom just concluded trade deals in May with India, the United States, and the European Union. It was thus the first country to make a deal with the Trump administration. The UK also rece...