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We can't ignore population shifts within the European Union
I have written a book on the macroeconomy of Greece, and another book on the macroeconomy of the Netherlands.[1] These books are forward looking and start with an analysis of the demographics of each country, and what this could mean for the future availability of labor in each country
Contributor: Bob Traa
Categories: Europe (281), Politics (385), Economy (329), Society (140)
It's time to say farewell to TINA politics in Germany
The question that concerns most policy makers and media representatives as well as interested European citizens about the outcome of the German elections in two weeks’ time is the duration to form and subsequent configuration of the country’s next coalition government.
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Europe (281), Politics (385)
German elections: An open race to the finish line
In three weeks, German citizens aged 18 and older will vote for a new parliament, the Bundestag. The campaigns of the competing political parties for the general elections of September 26th are in full swing.
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Europe (281), Politics (385)
Stock taking: Where is the Greek economy now?
The summer month of August is a good moment to sit back and reflect on the broader underlying events in our daily lives.[1] This also holds true for thinking about the macroeconomy of Greece. We can ponder and look at developments from a certain vantage point to ascertain what developments are probably transient and passing, and which ones are more durable and structural.
Contributor: Bob Traa & Jens Bastian
Categories: Politics (385), Economy (329), Greece (496)
Turkey: Fires expose how Erdogan's regime is descending into farce and caricature
In the last two weeks, wildfires have destroyed tens of thousands of hectares of forest in Turkey's Mediterranean and Aegean provinces, killed eight people and forced thousands of people including tourists to flee.
Contributor: Wolfango Piccoli
Categories: Europe (281), Politics (385)