There’s Another Way of Looking at the WTO
Many commentators portray it as another “make or break” moment for a troubled organization in decline. It’s become trite to describe it as in crisis, dysfunctional...
Data Should be Part of the Discussions in Pittsburgh
The newly created EU-US Trade and Tech Council (TCC) held its first meeting but there were no talks of a new transatlantic deal on data...
Episode 62: China’s Economic Policy and its Consequences for Europe with Joerg Wuttke
In this episode, Fredrik Erixon and Joerg Wuttke have a conversation about the direction of China’s economic policy that seem to encourage self-sufficiency...
Playing defense in EU trade policy
An inward-looking world will have negative economic effects on the European economy. It's time for the EU to look outwards...
The (Cyber) Security of Global Supply Chains: Is this a Blind Spot for Industry 4.0?
The lack of regulatory cooperation on cybersecurity standards and certification requirements may become one of the biggest non-tariff barriers...
EU and the State of the Union
It’s not an “ever closer union among the peoples of Europe”. It’s a Gaullist vision of a Europe des états- a Europe of government, by the government, and for the government...
Episode 61: After the End of History: What Comes Next? With Mathilde Fasting
In this episode, Fredrik Erixon and Mathilde Fasting have a conversation about her latest book on her conversations with Francis Fukuyama...
The State of the (European) Union Must Be Open
The EU cannot be a global leader in anything unless it engages with the world. It is time to stop playing with protectionist language...