News & Opinions
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
'Output gap nonsense': Understanding the budget conflict between the EC and Italy’s government - 17 Jun 2019
The European Commission’s assessment of the state of the Italian economy lacks macroeconomic plausibility. Fiscal policy recommendations need to change. read more
Honouring promises - 17 Jun 2019
If the EU delays the opening of accession negotiations for Albania and North Macedonia, it will send a terrible signal to the Western Balkans. read more
EU faces a tough demographic reckoning - 12 Jun 2019
By 2030, labour demand will equal labour supply in most of the EU, creating significant challenges for policy-makers and firms. These are the conclusions of a recent study by wiiw. read more