Issues Around the War in Ukraine
We are a small informal group of academics, think-tankers, and former EU and national officials* brought together by the Egmont Royal Institute for International Relations to reflect on the issues […]
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Trump Takes on the Fed and Weakens the Geopolitical Position of the US
The serious confrontation between the Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, and the White House, over the consequences of the tariffs policy for the economy of the US, […]
Commentaries
To Strengthen Defence and National Security: Complete the Capital Markets Union
Defence superiority, national security and economic and financial security are linked now more than ever through technological innovation. Dual-use technologies good for peaceful uses, such as communications, can also be […]
Commentaries
Stop Making Sense: Prepare For Chaos
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump stood in the White House Rose Garden and declared a “Liberation Day” for American industry. Announcing sweeping new tariffs, he claimed the United […]
From Integration to Inclusion: Empowering Immigrant Women in the EU
This policy brief examines the socioeconomic integration of immigrant women with a particular focus on their occupational integration and the labor market opportunities available to them. It explores the challenges […]
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The Ukraine Liberty Bond: Unlocking Frozen Assets Without Breaking the Rules
The EU has been debating how best to use the roughly €200-240 billion of Russian assets that are in EU jurisdictions, mainly Belgium and Luxembourg, to fund Ukraine-related expenditure. In […]