This note provides extensive evidence on the persistence properties of real GDP in 17 European countries and in the US over the period 1960-2023 using a fractional integration framework. The analysis suggests that in all cases shocks have permanent effects on the level of real GDP. This is...

The immigrant population increased by 32 million in 37 European countries from 1990-2019. Much of this movement was internal, from east to west Europe. Although both the destination and origin countries could be affected, we find no effects on aggregate subjective well-being in either group,...

The main purpose of the article is to analyze the inter-organizational cooperation of enterprises for innovation in the Polish economy compared to the rest of Europe. The micro perspective assesses in detail the scope and scale of cooperation of Polish enterprises with selected stakeholders of...

This paper contributes to the literature on migrants' labour-market disadvantages by considering one dimension that has received limited attention in Europe: their occupations' (relative) physical arduousness. To quantify their arduousness gap, the paper combines i) data from the European Labour...

Globale Krisen zeigen die Anfälligkeit von Lieferketten, besonders in Deutschland und Europa. Strukturelle Veränderungen wie Digitalisierung, Dekarbonisierung und regionale Sicherheit erhöhen den Bedarf an importierten Rohstoffen. Bestehende Abhängigkeiten werden dadurch vertieft,...

Human capital is now widely acknowledged as one of the key determinants of economic growth. Research on how human skills accumulate and evolve through time has grown rapidly in recent years. This paper surveys it with a specific focus on Europe in the period 1830s–1930s. Our contribution is...

Drawing on two data sources from across Europe, we show that both bequest motives of parents and children’s gender composition shape unequal divisions of bequests. First, the Survey on Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe reveals that observed bequests are divided unequally when children...

The process of transition and growth in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) provides interesting insights, considering the countries' historical relationship with the Soviet Union. The 20 years after the Eastern enlargement of the European Union show an integrative power within the Single Market....

This study provides new panel evidence on the effects on climate risk on financial stability in the European banking sector using yearly data over the period 2000-2021. More specifically, the impact of a number of climate risk indices on the Z-score (capturing the probability of default of a...

In this paper, we use the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE), complemented with register data on the share of the foreign population in the European regions, to examine the effects of migration on the level of informal care provided by children to their senior parents....

Comprehensive information on energy-related topics, such as take-up of heat pumps, industrial natural gas consumption and prices, and battery connections to the electricity grid, is either not available in Europe in a timely manner, or not available at the level of granularity, reliability and...

European NATO members must raise defence spending by enough to deter through strength an irredentist Russia. This must be done possibly without the United States and when ageing populations demand higher social spending. Raising defence spending to sufficient levels could result in a doubling of...

The primary policy response to population ageing in advanced economies has been to raise the mandatory retirement age. However, these policies have reignited calls for differentiated retirement ages that take into account variations in work intensity. This paper utilises microdata to examine the...

In recent months, there has been an intensifying debate over whether Europe can still rely on US extended nuclear deterrence or should begin to consider alternatives that are independent of Washington. A binary approach - trust or no trust - is of limited analytical value here; the subject matter...

Extreme heat is becoming one of the most lethal and underestimated threats to cities in Europe and Central Asia, exacerbating health risks, undermining productivity, and pushing infrastructure to its limits. This report presents new analysis showing that without urgent adaptation, heat-related...

Using deal-level micro data from the Dealroom database, we construct a dynamic co-investment syndication network to examine the influence of cultural proximity and geospatial proximity between investors and start-ups, as well as the network position of global VC firms on investment decisions in...

The United States under President Donald Trump has adopted an ambiguous position on European security. Although no immediate risk of abandonment is apparent, European countries are rethinking their defence strategies in case the US declines to support them, or provides only partial support, in a...

We investigate the effect of anti-immigration attitudes on immigration plans to Europe. We propose a new instrument for attitudes toward immigration, namely, the number of country nationals killed in terrorist attacks taking place outside of Europe. Our first-stage results confirm that such...

Four years after its adoption, Europe's Beating Cancer Plan is making a positive impact on people's lives by boosting collaboration and forging a path towards better prevention, early detection, treatment and care as well as improving the quality of life of cancer patients and survivors.

This thematic report focuses on the various efforts to combat harmful gendered content and gender stereotypes in advertising and the media across the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and the UK. This report aims to 1) identify the gaps in the current EU legislative framework,...

The report focuses on three main categories of LTC workers: personal care workers, nurses and domestic care workers. It does not cover either informal carers, i.e. those in the social environment of the person in need of care, including a partner, child, parent or other person, who provide care...

This thematic report focuses on the various efforts to combat harmful gendered content and gender stereotypes in advertising and the media across the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and the UK. This report aims to 1) identify the gaps in the current EU legislative framework,...

The EU must remove dependencies from its energy system to ensure energy security. It currently remains too reliant on imported fossil fuels which give external powers excessive control over its energy supply. A generation system powered by Europe's own natural resources would remove this...

The EU must remove dependencies from its energy system to ensure energy security. It currently remains too reliant on imported fossil fuels which give external powers excessive control over its energy supply. A generation system powered by Europe's own natural resources would remove this...

Schengen, a village in southern Luxembourg on the river Moselle, is located where the territories of the initial contracting parties of the Schengen Agreement (France, Germany and the Benelux states) meet. It has become a synonym for the abolition of internal border controls and for free...

The number of people living with cancer in the EU is increasing due to the ageing population and lower cancer mortality. Large differences in cancer incidence and mortality persist across countries, with wide disparities between high- and low-income countries, higher rates among men than women...

The key drivers of wellbeing are not solely economic factors. Other factors, such as social relationships, environmental conditions, and access to social and healthcare systems, also play a significant role. Wellbeing in the EU has increased over the past decade, but it varies across Member...

The European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award is an example of how exceptional dedication and innovation of towns, cities and regions can positively impact the lives of all. Over the past three editions, more than 220 local authorities have taken the opportunity to demonstrate their...

By enhancing breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening, and introducing new programs for lung, prostate, and gastric cancers, the project supports Europe's Beating Cancer Plan through AI, personalized approaches, and robust quality assurance.

EUnetCCC establishes a Europe-wide network of certified Comprehensive Cancer Centres, integrating cutting-edge research with high-quality cancer care. The initiative aims to reduce disparities, foster collaboration, and ensure equitable access to innovative treatments for patients across Europe...

CAT-ClinART will establish a regional structure for Radiotherapy clinical audits in Catalonia. The project includes the implementation of a specialized training course, the development of the methodology and essential infrastructure to support clinical audits and a pilot test in all radiotherapy...

This briefing is intended to support future European Commission policy action on methane abatement at the national, EU and international levels. Such actions will contribute to innovative solutions in the industry, agriculture and food sectors.

The Council Conclusions on the New European Innovation Agenda emphasised that innovation, in its broader sense, including societal, social, cultural and public sector innovation, is an essential enabler for achieving the Union's policy objectives, in particular the green transition and digital...

Southeast Asia is becoming more multipolar, with countries reevaluating their alliances and embracing non-alignment. Europe, however, risks being sidelined due to fragmented engagement and an erratic regional presence. Europe's influence is undermined by a lack of strategic cohesion and...

DESIPOC is the first virtual platform of its kind targeting mental health challenges for all: patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals contributing to holistic care in the European health systems.