News & Opinions

EU-US relations at stake – to the detriment of both - 09 Apr 2025

The economic relationship between the US and the EU extends far beyond trade. An agreement to mutually eliminate tariffs on manufactured goods, as proposed by the European Commission, would be advantageous for both – and help them to refocus on their shared rival China read more

Neuer Podcast - Hunderte Milliarden auf den Konten – die Russen haben Geld. Aber wie lange hat der Staat noch genug? - 09 Apr 2025

Vasily Astrov bespricht und analysiert mit „Presse“-Journalist Eduard Steiner mittwochs im Zweiwochen-Rhythmus russisches Gas, Sanktionen, Oligarchen – und vieles mehr read more

Larger-than-expected US tariff hikes will hit many countries hard - 03 Apr 2025

An overview of the US tariff hikes announced on 2 April and an assessment of their impact: The consequences will be significant for countries with strong ties to the US as well as for those facing steep tariff increases read more

Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs: A farcical repetition of the tragic trade policies of the 1930s - 03 Apr 2025

Trump’s latest global tariffs, announced on a self-proclaimed ‘Liberation Day’, will likely cause sharp short-term trade declines – and a significant surge in inflation for the US read more

How Trump’s new tariffs will impact the EU’s already struggling automotive industry - 01 Apr 2025

The newly announced US tariffs of 25% on automotive imports will have the greatest impact on the ‘EU’s manufacturing core’ – namely, the car industries in Germany, Austria and the Visegrád countries – as well as Mexico, Canada, South Korea and Japan. This represents yet another blow to the EU’s struggling automotive industry read more

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. Trump's new 25% tariffs are further undermining its competitiveness. The European Commission views this industry as vital for Europe’s defence and rearmament. Francesca Guadagno and Robert Stehrer on the current state of the industry, the potential consequences of US tariffs and the EU's retaliation read more

Recent Publications

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Migration or automation? Recommendations for how to better navigate labour shortages in the EU

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Migration vs. automation as an answer to labour shortages: Firm-level analysis for Austria

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The new EU fiscal framework: Implications for public spending on the green and digital transition

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Upcoming Events

06  May 2025    2:00 pm CEST

In cooperation with Research Centre International Economics (FIW) and European University Institute (EUI).

Join Cosimo Beverelli as he explores trade opening in the services sector and their link to the environmental performance of manufacturing sectors

Services Trade Opening and Manufacturing Environmental Performance

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13  May 2025    2:00 pm CEST

In cooperation with Research Centre International Economics (FIW) and European University Institute (EUI).

New date: Join Clara Brandi as she explores how trade provisions can enhance the adaptability and impact of environmental agreements.

Using trade provisions to make environmental agreements more dynamic

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19  May 2025    5:00 pm CEST

In cooperation with The Schumpeter Society & Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB).

Schumpeter Lecture 2025 with Professor Réka Juhász

Schumpeter Lecture 2025: The New Economics of Industrial Policy

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03  June 2025    8:30 am CEST

In cooperation with City of Vienna and the Centre for Public Administration Research (KDZ).

Spring Seminar 2025: Growing Cities vs. Shrinking Countryside in Central Europe

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Projects in Focus

Towards a new EU anti-poverty strategy

Client: Committee of the Regions
Duration: March 2025 - June 2025 read more

Functional division of labour in EU value chains

Client: Hans Böckler Stiftung
Duration: January 2022 - December 2022 read more

Production and analysis of the Skills Forecast

Client: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP)
Duration: July 2020 - July 2024 read more

Automotive sector in Europe, particularly in CESEE

Client: Oesterreichische Nationalbank/Austrian Ministry of Finance
Duration: April 2021 - October 2021 read more

Study on value-added exposure estimates to assess spillovers and competitiveness

Client: European Commission, DG Economic and Financial Affairs
Duration: August 2024 - November 2025 read more


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