EUROZONE: The politics behind a potentially EU budget-based recovery fund
In the run-up to the 23 April European Council, northern states seem to stick to their view already expressed in previous Eurogroup meetings. They believe that any economic recovery fund should be part of the EU budget – perhaps with the European Commission raising additional fun… Become a member to read the rest of […]
PHILIPPINES: Returning overseas workers could be an economic, social challenge
● There are an estimated 2.3 million workers abroad, and about two-thirds to three-fourths are in countries where they may have to leave if employment opportunities dry up in the next few months. ● Data is weak and the government does not yet have strong plans outside of limit… Become a member to read […]
MACRO: Summary of Covid-19 exit strategies
In this summary table, we provide an overview of the lockdown exit strategies currently being planned by selected countries around the world and the surrounding politics. Please click on ‘View PDF’ below to see the table. Do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any o… Become a member to read the […]
PHILIPPINES: Economic planning minister quits over policy issues
Economic planning secretary Ernesto Pernia, who heads the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), resigned from the government today, citing undisclosed policy differences with several members of the cabinet. NEDA is one of the relatively technocratic institutions represe… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ASIA: The politics of coronavirus – Weekly update
Below is the latest edition of our weekly Asia coronavirus update. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Graph of the week China Beijing has strengthened quality checks of medical exports in response to cri… Become a member to read the rest of […]
EUROPE: The politics of exit strategies
In this piece, we provide an overview of the exit strategies currently being planned by selected European governments and the surrounding politics. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Italy Lockdown time… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
EUROZONE: Three takeaways from yesterday’s deal
Finance ministers in the Eurogroup reached a deal on a support package to battle the economic effects of the Covid-19 crisis last night. As expected, coronabonds are not part of the agreement. Instead, the deal consists of the Commission’s EUR 100bn “SURE” short-term work fund, E… Become a member to read the rest of […]
EUROPE: The politics of coronavirus – Daily update
Below is the last edition of our daily Europe coronavirus update. From next week, we will publish a weekly version of this update in addition to our usual country/regional pieces. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more d… Become a member to […]
ASIA: The politics of coronavirus – Weekly update
Below is the latest edition of our weekly Asia coronavirus update. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Graph of the week China China’s foreign ministry and propaganda apparatus appear to be dialing back t… Become a member to read the […]
EUROPE: The domestic politics of the post-coronavirus era
● Lack of agreement at yesterday’s Eurogroup reflects the continued importance of domestic political constraints; this warrants a look at the future trajectory for Europe’s party politics. ● The short-term increase in some leaders’ popularity might fade in the aftermath of the… Become a member to read the rest of this article