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A day after President Trump’s former lawyer implicated him in directing a crime, Democratic leaders sharpened their election-year attack on the GOP as the party of corruption

New leaders for Democrats after midterm elections?

By: EBR | Saturday, November 10, 2018

US President Donald Trump said the White House enjoyed an "incredible" and "tremendous" election night

A truth that few governments speak: Immigration

By: EBR | Friday, November 2, 2018

Integration is the delicate, critical transition of the migrant from outsider to insider - the process by which migrants become a part of their new community

Digital distrust: We’re losing faith in technology to solve the world’s problems

By: EBR | Friday, November 2, 2018

Climate change, hunger, disease, inequality, conflict

The Real Reason They Hate Trump

By: EBR | Monday, October 29, 2018

Every big U.S. election is interesting, but the coming midterms are fascinating for a reason most commentators forget to mention: The Democrats have no issues

A four-power world: Why a US-China cold war isn’t likely

By: EBR | Friday, October 26, 2018

It is often said that the US and China – superpowers at economic, geopolitical, and ideological loggerheads – are heading toward a new cold war

The gift of a global cosmopolitan mindset

By: EBR | Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Those who live global lives develop a psyche that enables them to tackle complex challenges

Turkey’s all-out diplomacy

By: EBR | Tuesday, October 23, 2018

President Erdogan is now projecting a foreign policy in which Turkey is described as being part of the solution to crises. In reality, it’s about winning foreign support to compensate for the mounting political and economic tensions at home

How many productive years will you have? It may depend on your country

By: EBR | Friday, October 19, 2018

What exactly is human capital and can it be quantified?

Don’t wait for Merkel

By: EBR | Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Germany’s center-right coalition is now on autopilot, with few prospects of any initiatives or ideas for Europe

The young are lonelier than the old: Surprises from a new study

By: EBR | Friday, October 12, 2018

Study after study has shown that loneliness is bad for our health

All in all, Mr. Erdogan should be very careful to put too much stock into his Russia connections. How quickly a presumed Turkey-Russia alliance can unravel was made plain in November 2015, when the two countries had a real fallout over the Turkish downing of a Russian fighter jet.

Driving Turkey into the arms of Russia?

By: EBR | Monday, October 8, 2018

The convergence of Russian-Turkish interests is likely only of a temporary nature

Wanted: A next generation of European suffragettes

By: EBR | Monday, September 24, 2018

We should all march to parliament not as lawbreakers, but because women should be law makers. A society that allows women no part in decision-making cannot flourish. Beyond the homes, what lives are we permitted?

How technology is leading us to new climate change solutions

By: EBR | Thursday, August 30, 2018

A fresh wave of technological innovation is deepening our understanding of tough environmental challenges — and also giving us new ways to solve them

The Greek Support and Restructuring Program: between intent and efficiency

By: EBR | Wednesday, August 29, 2018

To Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of the European Commission, one of the most well-seasoned and dedicated European politicians, we have to acknowledge at least his continued and practical support for Greece throughout this long-standing crisis

Innovation can transform the way we solve the world's water challenges

By: EBR | Monday, August 27, 2018

From an environmental and social impact perspective, this year has given the world much to worry about

Must Germany have yet one more top job in Europe?

By: EBR | Monday, August 27, 2018

A German as head of the European Commission? If this is unstoppable, leave the German man who is lined up for the post in Berlin. Instead, send a powerful German woman to Brussels

The words “transformation” and “change” are often used interchangeably. Moreover, “transformation”, once considered inspirational, is now viewed suspiciously – a codeword for technology, cost cutting and ending of careers. Conflating these two important concepts blurs what each one can do.

Aim for transformation, not change

By: EBR | Friday, August 10, 2018

Transformation creates attractive futures, while change mends the past.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals provide a snapshot of current thinking on poverty reduction. One of the goals focuses on improving schools, for example. Others call for better jobs and lower corruption. I want to argue for a solution that touches on all of these problems. Reducing poverty depends on helping poor people manage their money. Bank accounts are one of the best ways to do that.

How this one change can help people fight poverty

By: EBR | Friday, August 10, 2018

Nearly 800 million people globally live in extreme poverty, estimates the World Bank. Africa is home to more extremely poor people than all other regions combined. Most of the poor have low educational attainment and work in agriculture

In short order, Trump has shattered this most unique and successful alliance, questioned the value of NATO and disgraced its leaders. He is keen to tear Europe apart and subject it, along with his United States, to the whims of the West’s harshest enemy, Putin’s Russia.

Trump’s betrayal and the future of the EU

By: EBR | Friday, August 10, 2018

In the age of Trump, the EU must strive toward ending its psychological and emotional dependency on the U.S. and be prepared to act unilaterally and independently

The Portuguese striker was signed by the Italian giants in July at a cost of €112 million - the sixth most expensive transfer of all time. Ronaldo is considered one of the world’s most marketable athletes, and in the days following his move, the Turin club had reportedly sold €52m worth of club jerseys. Surely that enormous transfer fee would be paid back in no time?

What Cristiano Ronaldo tells us about the economics of football

By: EBR | Friday, August 10, 2018

The 2018 World Cup in Russia may seem like a distant memory, but with less than a month having passed since France lifted the trophy, football fans haven’t had to wait long before the European leagues start to return to action this week

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EU Actually

Ukraine may buy for 6 billion euros Chinese drones with EU money

N. Peter KramerBy: N. Peter Kramer

In his weekly column, N. Peter Kramer writes about the Ukraine buying for 6 billion euros drones in China with EU money. Is it a threat for Taiwan?

Europe

Diplomacy intensifies over Cyprus

Diplomacy intensifies over Cyprus

United Nations secretary-general envoy Maria Angela Holguin will be in Brussels on Wednesday for meetings seen as important to European Union preparations for a possible revival of Cyprus reunification talks ahead of an expected visit by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Cyprus next week.

Business

How Much Pressure Can European CEOs Take?

How Much Pressure Can European CEOs Take?

There was a time when the job of the CEO was difficult but relatively clear: grow the business, beat the competition, manage costs, satisfy shareholders, inspire employees and avoid major reputational mistakes. That world has disappeared.

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