News & Opinions
Convergence or disintegration in Europe? The problem of structural polarization - 20 Mar 2018
The current economic upswing masks continued underlying challenges; ensuring long-term convergence and stability will require coordinated fiscal, wage and industrial policies. read more
Further improvement in Western Balkan labour markets last year - 20 Mar 2018
Despite the positive trends, the region continues to struggle with low activity rates, and high levels of long-term and youth unemployment. read more
Mit eiserner Faust gegen NAFTA? - 19 Mar 2018
US Präsident Trump erhöht aus 'Sorge um die nationale Sicherheit' Zölle auf Stahl- und Aluminiumprodukte. Handelsdaten deuten dagegen auf Druckausübung auf NAFTA-Verhandlungspartner. read more
In Zahlen: von Stahl zu Fahrzeugen - 17 Mar 2018
Angedeutete US-Zölle auf Fahrzeuge stellen jene gegen Stahl und Aluminium in den Schatten. In Europa können diese Maßnahmen regional gänzlich unterschiedliche Effekte zeigen. read more
Russian economy going nowhere until relations with West and Ukraine improve - 15 Mar 2018
Without normalisation of external relations there will be no end to the vicious circle of sanctions, trade protectionism, and lack of investment. read more
New wiiw forecast for CESEE: Riding the global growth wave - 13 Mar 2018
Aggregate real GDP is at its strongest level for six years. Convergence with western Europe should continue in 2018-2020. read more
New US tariffs: Escalation to trade war would hit Europe hard - 09 Mar 2018
Tariffs on aluminium and steel would be damaging enough, but an expansion to passenger vehicles would affect a large share of EU car exports to the US. read more
Disagreeing about Alexander the Great is embarrassing - 16 Feb 2018
A solution of the Macedonian name dispute seems to be within reach. An interview with Vladimir Gligorov conducted by Panayiotis Savvidis. read more
wiiw prepares first regional Investment Report for CEFTA - 08 Feb 2018
Given the right policy mix, CEFTA economies could significantly increase the amount of FDI they receive, with positive implications for income growth. read more
EU Western Balkans Strategy: A welcome change of approach - 06 Feb 2018
The Commission has acknowledged that economic integration alone will not drive political cooperation, and signals a more interventionist stance by Brussels in the region. read more