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  1. Does the EU Commission suffer from optimism bias? (Part 1)
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    from the “optimism bias,” which tends to lead the Brussels institution to making forecasts about potential growth that are too generous. This, in turn, imparts an excess debt bias, putting pressure... that, with this modeling strategy, the future will disappoint is high. The bias is not innocent. Local member states use

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  2. Budget primary deficit at 1.47 bln euros in Jan, revenue shortfall hits 812 mln
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    billion euros. Net revenues came to 3.85 billion euros, below target by 812 million euros... a deficit of 782 million euros for the month.

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  3. Does the EU Commission suffer from optimism bias? (Part 2)
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    bias. We noted that the long-run outlook for real GDP growth in the EU27 as a whole appeared.... Kahneman explains the “optimism bias.” The optimism bias is prevalent in groups that constitute.... Kahneman is quite assertive when he writes that: “…the optimistic bias is a significant source of risk

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  4. Will the Covid-19 crisis undermine the EU Green Deal? A view from Europe's periphery
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    On March 26th, the European Council issued a joint statement stressing the objective of a ‘green... of our societies and economies and to sustainable growth, integrating inter alia the green... economies) to be aligned with the vision and targets of the EU Green Deal. Unlike the post-2008

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  5. U.S. and China are still in reconnaissance mode, but for how long?
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    . On trade, China clearly wants to avoid a headlong clash with the U.S. This is why Beijing is likely... the Panama canal or ownership of Greenland also relates to the geopolitical competition between

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  6. Rise in overdue contributions slows to 310 mln in Q3, total at 16.9 bln

    EconomyMacroeconomy

    The rise in unpaid social security contributions (SSCs) slowed quarter on quarter (QoQ) to 310 million euros in Q3 of 2016, from 831 million in Q2. The outstanding amount reaching 16.92 billion, the quarterly bulletin of the single SSC collection centre (KEAO) displayed on Monday. The increase

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  7. Study indicates bias in German media coverage of Greek crisis

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    German media reports on the Greek debt crisis have been characterised by bias and superficiality, with most of the coverage opinionated and judgemental, an in-depth study by a German think tank has found. Commissioned by the Hans Böckler Foundation, which is linked to the country’s largest trade

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  8. Budget primary confirmed at deficit of 1.47 bln in Jan as taxes dwindle
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    EconomyMacroeconomy

    . Net revenues came to 3.85 billion euros, below target by 812 million euros. The monthly primary... a deficit of 782 million euros for the month.

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  9. Can the Green Transition be just?
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    The European Green Deal (EGD) is essentially the EU’s development strategy for 2050. Its central.... A transition that is both green and just for all: is this wishful thinking or a realistically... the production of green hydrogen and biomethane and electricity storage. Thus, despite those advocating

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  10. Media
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    amb fòrceps 16/06/18 Expresso Atenas consegue saída ‘limpa’ 08/04/18 The National Green shoots of recovery but little relief for Greeks 24/03/18 La Vanguardia La larga travesía de Grecia 08/03/18... Mitsotakis conquista la mayoría absoluta en Grecia 07/07/19 Publico Mitsotakis prepara-se para vitória

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