Challenges and potential opportunities for the EU steel industry in the face of US tariffs - 27 Mar 2025
The European steel industry is under increasing pressure, and the new 25% US tariffs are further undermining its competitiveness. The European Commission views this industry as vital for Europe’s defence and rearmament. This article outlines the current state of the industry and the potential consequences of US tariffs and potential EU retaliatory tariffs.read more
Neuer Podcast - Wird Europa bald wieder mehr billiges Gas aus Russland kaufen? - 20 Mar 2025
Vasily Astrov bespricht und analysiert mit „Presse“-Journalist Eduard Steiner mittwochs im Zweiwochen-Rhythmus russisches Gas, Sanktionen, Oligarchen – und vieles mehrread more
What is behind the US trade deficit? - 19 Mar 2025
President Trump uses the US trade deficit as a key argument to justify raising tariffs. The debate surrounding its causes is essential for understanding the broader elements of his agenda. Ultimately, Trump’s aim could be to restructure the global trade and financial systemsread more
Trump’s trade conflicts will see no winners – and maybe even one unintended loser - 12 Mar 2025
Donald Trump is aggressively pursuing his “America First” policy by announcing various tariff increases – which are often later withdrawn or postponed, leading to significant uncertainty. On 12 March, tariffs on aluminium and steel derivative products enter into force. In any scenario, the greatest burden will be borne by the US itselfread more
Forty years ago, Gorbachev took over – Why did socialism collapse? - 11 Mar 2025
On 11 March 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev was elected General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. He set in motion political and economic reforms that would change the world. What have been the economic reasons for the demise of communism?read more
Three years of full-scale war in Ukraine: What would a dictated peace mean? - 24 Feb 2025
It would crush Ukraine’s sovereignty and economic future, undermine Central and Eastern Europe’s FDI-driven growth, and end Europe’s peace dividend for good. Russia, meanwhile, could see economic gains in the medium term and become less dependent on Chinaread more
Winter Forecast: Eastern Europe to grow faster in 2025 despite Trump - 04 Feb 2025
Private consumption is driving growth, while export-oriented industry is struggling; Donald Trump unchained is the major downside risk; Ukraine’s economic prospects are uncertain; growth in Russia will halve to 1.8% in 2025read more
The ‘Tariff Man’ Strikes Again: The Second Round of Trump Tariffs in Historical Perspective and Their Potential Global Impact - 03 Feb 2025
Trump’s new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China will likely cause significant short-term reductions in trade. While the US may face inflation, Canada and Mexico will experience output declinesread more
New EU own resources: possibilities and limitations of steering effects and sectoral policy co-benefits
Client: European Parliament
Duration: March 2021 - August 2021
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Global Strategy for Skills, Migration, and Development (GS4S)
Client: European Commission, Horizon Europe
Duration: January 2024 - December 2026
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Production and analysis of Cedefop’s new European Skills Forecast
Client: CEDEFOP
Duration: September 2024 - August 2028
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Danube Region Monitor – People and Skills
Client: Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation (OeAD) and L&R Sozialforschung
Duration: April 2021 - November 2022
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Capacity Building for Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe: Development, organisation, implementation and evaluation of seminars at the Joint Vienna Institute
Client: Oesterreichische Nationalbank/Austrian Ministry of Finance
Duration: January 2025 - December 2025
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Transport and Tourism in Outermost Regions: Assessing Mobility Poverty and the Effects of New Climate Policies
Client: European Parliament
Duration: April 2024 - March 2025
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Research Centre International Economics (Forschungsschwerpunkt Internationale Wirtschaft, FIW)
Client: Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research
Duration: October 2013 - February 2025
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Study on value-added exposure estimates to assess spillovers and competitiveness
Client: European Commission, DG Economic and Financial Affairs
Duration: August 2024 - November 2025
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Preparation of Ukraine for its accession to the EU in the area of Cohesion Policy
Client: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Duration: June 2024 - October 2024
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