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3 April 2018

Germany’s leadership role in the Eurozone revisited: past and present

By Siegfried Schieder and Claudia Guarneri

Notions such as ‘leadership’ or ‘hegemony’ suggest that without a strong Germany to enforce the Eurozone’s fiscal restrictions, the implementation of difficult albeit necessary structural reforms would not be successful at preserving the Euro. However, is it justified to view Germany as a leading power during the Eurozone crisis? Moreover, what does the new German government mean for the Eurozone’s ambitious plans for deeper economic integration?

14 October 2016

Greece: How long before economic normality?

By Nicola Borri

The IMF and the Eurogroup have different views on Greece’s future ability to borrow at market rates. The sensible solution is, as often, in the middle.

15 February 2016

Is austerity reversible? The Portuguese left government receives the visit of the Troika

By Angie Gago

From January 27 to February 3, representatives of the International Monetary Fund, the European Central Bank and the European Commission, undertook the third post-program monitoring of Portugal after the country’s bailout.

«The fight against poverty seems to have become a fundamental and ever-present element of the social dimension of the EU, which cannot be left aside, not even when all eyes are directed at public finances.»

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Germany’s leadership role in the Eurozone revisited: past and present

Greece: How long before economic normality?

Is austerity reversible? The Portuguese left government receives the visit of the Troika

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