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Europe has lost its competitiveness. Which place will it take in a new world order? Climate protection and the digital transformation will also influence the next era of prosperity. The EU and its member states now want to build a robust, secure, resilient, and sustainable economy. Meanwhile, the US, China, and some emerging economies have overtaken the EU in many international rankings. 

One reason why the European asylum system is overloaded is the lack of opportunities to enter the EU legally. Especially for low-skilled people, the chances of obtaining work visas in Europe are vanishingly small. Here is what the EU and Germany could do about it.

The European Emissions Trading System is a cornerstone of the EU climate policy and its development is set until 2030. However, it is unclear what will happen afterwards. A new Policy Brief compares three different scenarios: Rapid Decarbonization, 2050 Climate Neutral and a Break scenario. The simulations quantify the total benefits of a joint European effort at EUR 248 billion between 2024 and 2050. In the worst-case scenario, total costs could reach EUR 8.629 trillion.

In June, the people of the EU will elect a new European Parliament. The election will have an important impact on the new composition of the European Commission, which will play a key role in shaping the future of European policy. In the new EconPol Newsletter, you will find an overview of our recent policy contributions, which dealing with the future of EU energy, climate, and innovation policy.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a wake-up call for Europe regarding its levels of dependence on the energy and metals fronts, and the associated threats this posed to its competitiveness. Meanwhile, the need to decarbonize the economy has become ever more pressing. What is needed now, is the look ahead on the road towards a decarbonized energy system in a competitive Europe. We would like to discuss with you main challenges and chances and the role that individual members states and the EU should play on this road.