A new consensus for economic resilience

"Is there a need for systemic reform of global economic governance? The Washington Consensus, first devised in 1989, is an economic paradigm that was reflected in the prevailing economic thinking as well as policy recommendations.…
The Sound of Economics

Rethinking fiscal policy

"A look at the past, present and future of fiscal policy in the European Union with Chief economist of the European Stability Mechanism, Rolf Strauch. The pandemic and subsequent downturn have seen EU countries deploy…
The Sound of Economics

CER podcast: Europe’s gas crisis heats up

In this week’s Centre for European Reform podcast, our chief economist Christian Odendahl is joined by CER’s director of foreign policy, Ian Bond, and research fellows Elisabetta Cornago and Zach Meyers. They consider Europe’s current…
Centre for European Reform

German Elections and Future of Euro Leadership

CSIS’s Europe and Eurasia Program director Heather Conley joins the podcast to discuss the German elections and what they mean for Germany and greater Europe’s future as well as its relationship with the United States.
The Truth of the Matter

A green fiscal pact

"How can the European Union increase green public investment while consolidating budget deficits? Past crises and consolidation episodes have resulted in major public investment cuts. However, in order to meet the European Union’s climate goals,…
The Sound of Economics