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is aggressively pursuing his “America First” policy by announcing various tariff increases – which are often later withdrawn or postponed, leading to significant uncertainty.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
