“New economics” vs. modernized political economy: comments on “the call”

Views: 1At the end of October, two distinguished scientists, Professors Leonardo Becchetti and Jeffrey Sachs published a “call” for a “new economics” based on research, teaching and practice. The idea aims to assist “humanity facing many deep challenges”. The future cohort of economists is going to create “humane, just, peaceful, productive and sustainable” economic systems. […]

European industrial strategy: new incentives for decarbonized future

Views: 1European competitiveness in the world is a multi-facet phenomenon comprising several sectors in the member states’ political economy’s models. BusinessEurope is concentrating on industrial transformation, energy issues, investments, renewables, etc. For example, recent conference in Denmark was devoted to a new EU-wide industrial strategy with strategic reviews of EU energy and climate policies. 

The EU is going to be enlarged by another several countries

Views: 7At the end of October 2024, the European Commission adopted the annual Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Türkiye, on their respective paths towards the EU accession. The […]

New European “competitiveness deal”: a declaration is on the way…

Views: 13Since the fundamental report on European competitiveness appeared in mid-2024 (Draghi report), the issue has become a priority in numerous EU institutions and in the member states’ governance. The European Business Intelligence has attracted attention to competitiveness in view of preparing for a special EU “competitiveness deal” devoted to resolving some hot contemporary issues […]

Financing European integration: present and distant priorities

Views: 9It’s never too late to think about future priorities: in the wake of compiling new Commission’s college, the EU legislative institutions are formulating some distant priorities to fund from the Union’s budget. The Commission’s idea is that the member states should more actively adapt reforms which include the EU-wide objectives thus “optimizing” the Union’s […]

New European economic governance: facing the future

Views: 8New economic governance framework aimed “fitting for the future” has been adopted recently: the EU-wide governance system is the answer to vital politico-economic and geopolitical challenges. Hence, the new system addressed modern realities by creating perspective fiscal policies in the states, e.g. by improving sustainability of public finances the states will promote growth, provide […]

Circular economy: towards effective national guidance and management

Views: 10Circular economy’s effective implementation needs both theoretical and practical analysis. So far in most states around the world there is an evident lack of adequate research and comprehensive theoretical framework on the issue. The European Union suggests some vital guidance in positive management of this vital part of modern political economy both in governance […]

Enhancing European research and innovation: boosting EU’s competitiveness

Views: 13More excellent research, impactful innovation and technology scale-ups are needed to make Europe more globally competitive, secure and sustainable. These recommendations presented to the Commission recently by experts aimed to strengthen both the Horizon Europe (as the main EU research and innovation program) and some other present and future programs. 

Sustainable investment for the European competitiveness

Views: 10The European Commission presented recently an interim evaluation of the EU-wide main investment program called InvestEU, which is designed to facilitate better access to finance both for companies and the Union’s common priorities. Halfway through its lifetime, the InvestEU program has already revealed €218 billion in additional investments: i.e. this way the InvestEU plays […]

European financial market and investment: facing competitiveness’ challenges

Views: 16An open and integrated capital market is vital for attracting investment that benefits citizens, businesses and investors among the EU member states. Three key issues were identified recently: – the importance of harmonised rules to reduce costs for businesses and clients; – the need to improve the supervisory architecture, and – better understanding the […]