Publications

Our publications aim to provide in-depth information on issues that are at the forefront of the European agenda, including commentary, research, and policy recommendations.

The center produces policy briefs, working papers, five bullets and a monthly newsletter. All publications are available online.

Policy Briefs

V. Termini – Europe on the move: First steps towards a multilateral global scenario

Europe is on the move on three fronts which, in combination, are leading towards a truly extraordinary scenario. At the ...

February 24, 2021

M. Messori – The Italian recovery and resilience plan: How to take advantage of an extraordinary opportunity

In the post-pandemic period, the success of “Next generation – EU” (NG-EU) is crucial for initiating a...

January 4, 2021

C. Bastasin, L. Bini Smaghi, M. Bordignon, S. De Nardis, C. De Vincenti, V. Meliciani, M. Messori, S. Micossi, P. C. Padoan, G. Toniolo – A vision for Italy to seize a great opportunity: the choices the government must make to benefit from Next Generation-EU

The European funds of Next Generation-EU represent an unmissable opportunity to revive Italy, but also a great responsib...

December 6, 2020

C. Bastasin: Italy’s Recovery Plans require the mobilization of private savings

A more dynamic banking system and private equity actors are indispensable to prevent the high private debt from disrupti...

November 30, 2020

R. Perissich: Macron’s world view

Emmanuel Macron is a highly intelligent man and a profound, articulate thinker. He is also the President of France. Outs...

November 27, 2020

M. Buti, M. Messori – Implementing the Recovery and Resilience Plans: The Case of Italy

The exceptionality of the pandemic, its exogenous nature that has reduced the importance of the ‘moral hazard̵...

November 16, 2020

S. Micossi: Sovereign debt management in the euro area as a common action problem

This Policy Brief discusses the question of sovereign debt management in the euro area following the large increase in t...

October 14, 2020

S. Micossi: An international role for the euro?

One proposition that commands universal agreement is that the euro deserves a greater international role, justified by t...

October 2, 2020

C. De Vincenti: The Impact of Next Generation EU on the 2021-27 Multiannual Financial Framework

The adoption of the Next Generation EU (NG-EU) strategy is a significant breakthrough with respect to the confrontation ...

September 29, 2020

Working Papers

P. Benigno, P. Canofari, G. Di Bartolomeo, M.Messori: Uncertainty and the Pandemic Shocks

The COVID-19 pandemic shocks are a significant source of uncertainty in several aspects. In particular, these shocks inf...

November 11, 2020

G. Ascari, J. Bonchi: (Dis)Solving the Zero Lower Bound Equilibrium through Income Policy

We investigate the possibility to reflate an economy experiencing a long-lasting zero lower bound episode with subdued o...

October 23, 2020

C. De Vincenti, S. Facciolini: Mercati postali, servizio universale, regolazione

Quali sono le caratteristiche strutturali del mercato dei servizi postali rilevanti per la definizione del quadro normat...

October 12, 2020

P. Benigno, P. Canofari, G. Di Bartolomeo, M. Messori: Theory, Evidence, and Risks of the ECB’s Asset Purchase Programme

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the ECB has relaunched a massive asset purchase programme within its combined-arms m...

October 2, 2020

L. Codogno, P. van den Noord: Going fiscal? A stylised model with fiscal capacity and a Eurobond in the Eurozone

The paper shows that the introduction a Eurobond together with fiscal capacity at the centre would produce macro-stabili...

April 9, 2020

G. Galli: The reform of the ESM and why it is so controversial in Italy

Key Points The draft reform of the European Stability Mechanism (henceforth ESM) was not approved as scheduled at the Eu...

April 8, 2020

G. Bonaccolto, N. Borri, A. Consiglio: Breakup and Default Risks in the Eurozone

Since the burst of the sovereign debt crisis, investors perceive the concrete possibility of a breakup of the Eurozone. ...

March 11, 2020

P. Reichlin – the GIIPS Countries in the Great Recession: Was it a Failure of the Monetary Union

Drawing from the debate between the “German” and the “Keynesian” views about the reason for the Euro Area slow r...

February 28, 2020

P. C. Padoan – Growth in Europe: Notes for a policy agenda

This paper discusses topics related to the growth mechanism in Europe, and specifically in the eurozone. It looks at the...

December 1, 2019

Monthly Briefs

Five Bullets

Europe: Facts & Docs

This section contains policy documents, meeting summaries and news that come directly from the EU institutions.

Single Currency Package: new proposals to support the use of cash and to propose a framework for a digital euro – June 28, 2023

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July 5, 2023

Breaking the persistence of inflation – Speech by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at the ECB Forum on Central Banking 2023 on “Macroeconomic stabilisation in a volatile inflation environment” in Sintra, Portugal – June 27, 2023

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June 28, 2023

EU budget: Commission proposes to reinforce long-term EU budget to face most urgent challenges – June 20, 2023

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June 26, 2023

European Semester 2023: country-specific recommendations agreed – June 16, 2023

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June 19, 2023

ECB Press Conference – June 15, 2023

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June 19, 2023

Sustainable Finance: Commission takes further steps to boost investment for a sustainable future – June 13, 2023

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June 13, 2023

Banking Union and Capital Markets Union – Keynote speech by Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the ECB, at the Annual Joint Conference of the European Commission and the European Central Bank on European Financial Integration – June 7, 2023

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June 7, 2023

Speech by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at the Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament – June 5, 2023

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June 7, 2023

Keynote speech by Commission President von der Leyen at the GLOBSEC 2023 Bratislava Forum – May 31, 2023

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June 7, 2023

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