# Blog, Interviews

Scorching summers are becoming the new normal. Can Europe prepare itself?

This oped was published in Die Zeit , El Pais , Le Monde , La Stampa , As global average temperatures continue to rise beyond the current 1.2°C above pre-industrial averages, Europe is likely to warm even faster. Summer ...

18th July 2022 by Klaas Lenaerts, Simone Tagliapietra, Guntram Wolff 1047 views

# podcast

Keeping momentum on good governance

Transparency, human rights and good governance: a conversation with Katalin Cseh MEP Pandemic aside, the past year has seen renewed discussions in Europe on transparency and good governance as the EU takes an unprecedent...

2nd April 2021 by Guntram Wolff 568 views

# Blog, Interviews

Why has the EU been so slow to roll out a Covid vaccination programme?

This opinion piece was originally published on El País and the Guardian and Süddeutsche Zeitung Europe was not prepared for the pandemic, but it must now learn lessons and use all its financial and political resources. F...

29th January 2021 by Guntram Wolff 1412 views

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# Publications

The implications of no-deal Brexit: is the European Union prepared?

This Policy Contribution, based on a note written for the Bundestag EU Committee, explores the possible consequences of a no-deal Brexit for the European Union and assesses preparations on the EU side. It also provides g...

15th January 2019 by Guntram Wolff 2120 views

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# Publications

Beyond the Juncker and Schäuble visions of euro-area governance

This policy brief was first published on Bruegel.org. It is widely covered in the press. The issue Two diametrically opposed visions of the euro-area architecture have been put forward. European Commission president Jean...

1st December 2017 by Guntram Wolff 2536 views

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# Publications

Is Brexit an opportunity to reform the European Parliament?

Brexit offers a political opportunity for the European Parliament to reform the allocation of seats to member states. This Policy Contribution explores different options for reform and their implications for equality of ...

27th January 2017 by Guntram Wolff 2901 views

# Blog

Testimony on Brexit to the French senate (in French)

Travaux de Commission – Groupe de suivi sur le retrait du Royaume-Uni Table ronde avec la Fondation Robert Schuman, l’Institut Bruegel et l’Institut Montaigne 27 Septembre 2016 – Senat, Paris Link video. ——&#...

28th September 2016 by Guntram Wolff 1814 views

# Blog

The Continental Partnership proposal: a reply to five main criticisms

The proposal for a Continental Partnership (CP) has received a great deal of attention. Two of the authors, André Sapir and Guntram Wolff, clarify some misunderstandings and respond to five key criticisms. They argue tha...

27th September 2016 by Guntram Wolff 2835 views

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# Publications

What are the prerequisites for a euro-area fiscal capacity?

This paper is a background note for a presentation at the Informal ECOFIN meeting of EU finance ministers and central bank governors in Bratislava on September 9, 2016. policy contribution, summary sent to ministers, spe...

12th September 2016 by Guntram Wolff 2506 views

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# Publications

Europe after Brexit: A proposal for a continental partnership

After the British decision to leave the EU, Europe’s trajectory, even its destiny, has again become a matter of choice. In an increasingly volatile world, neither the EU nor the UK have an interest in a divorce that dimi...

29th August 2016 by Guntram Wolff 3202 views