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Posts by Jens Bastian
How 'clean' can an exit be? Athens snared between Rome and Berlin
The recent events in Italy have reminded complacent decision makers and investors of the importance of political risk in the euro area. Disregarding political dangers emanating from Rome for too long has created costs and given rise to negative feedback loops in other countries.
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Europe (298), Politics (420), Economy (357), Greece (537)
Collateral damage in Europe?
Like a deer caught in the headlights of an oncoming truck, EU member states and candidate countries aspiring to join the club in Brussels are watching with growing trepidation the escalating trade conflict between the United States and China. For many countries in Europe the two feuding states are among their largest trading partners after the EU.
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Europe (298), Economy (357)
The republic without a government
More than three months after the general elections Germany still does not have a new government.
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Politics (420), Economy (357)
China's Footprint in Southeast Europe: Constructing the "Balkan Silk Road"
China is rather a newcomer to the region of southeast Europe. Compared to other countries and multilateral institutions – such as Russia, the European Commission or the EBRD – China is starting almost 30 years after the Fall of the Berlin Wall to establish a footprint in the region
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Europe (298), Economy (357)
China’s Footprint in Southeast Europe: Constructing the "Balkan Silk Road"
This is the second of three articles in which the author will analyze China’s investment, lending and infrastructure initiatives in Southeast Europe for Macropolis.
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Europe (298), Economy (357)