News & Opinions
The current economic downturn in Europe must be seen in the context of a wider problem of economic polarisation - 30 Sep 2019
The 2017-2018 economic upswing only masked the underlying economic polarisation within the EU, which will again become more evident as the economy continues to cool. read more
Neue wiiw-Studie über Arbeitsmarkt und Löhne in den Westbalkanländern, Moldawien und der Ukraine - 10 Sep 2019
Trotz des starken Wirtschaftswachstums ist eine Angleichung der Löhne an österreichische und westeuropäische Niveaus ausgeblieben. Eine beträchtliche Abwanderung war die Folge. read more
War in the Donbass: Five years on, is there any hope of a durable peace? - 02 Sep 2019
After half a decade of conflict in Eastern Ukraine, the new president has come to power promising a breakthrough. Can he succeed? read more
Von der provisorischen zur tatsächlichen Ostöffnung - 19 Aug 2019
Beim Paneuropäischen Picknick vor 30 Jahren sollten sich West- und Osteuropa symbolisch annähern. Dass die Ostöffnung unmittelbar bevorstand und wie holprig sie verlaufen würde, war damals noch nicht absehbar. read more
Could it end in war? In need of a compromise between US and Iran - 26 Jul 2019
The priority on all sides should be to keep open lines of communication and to look for a compromise. read more
Enter Boris Johnson - 23 Jul 2019
Risks of a “no deal” Brexit, and the likelihood of a UK general election, have both risen. The UK may still be at the start of a multi-year political crisis. read more
On a 20-year journey towards a global gold-standard in trade - 23 Jul 2019
This month marks the first anniversary of the EU-Japan trade agreement. Initial effects are already observable. However, its full implementation still lies 20 years ahead of us. read more
Eastern Europe standing firm in face of global headwinds - 04 Jul 2019
New wiiw forecast for Central, East and Southeast Europe (CESEE) in 2019-21, with a focus on Austria’s relations with the region read more
Neue wiiw Sommerprognose: Osteuropa trotzt dem globalen Gegenwind - 04 Jul 2019
Videointerview mit Julia Grübler zur neuen wiiw-Prognose für Mittel-, Ost- und Südosteuropa sowie Österreichs Wirtschaftsbeziehungen mit der Region. read more
“A qualified failure” - 25 Jun 2019
Ten years on, the Eastern Partnership has failed to produce significant results according to wiiw expert Peter Havlik. read more