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.
LEAP produces policy briefs, working papers, five bullets and a monthly newsletter. All publications are available online.
Policy Briefs
C. Bastasin, M. Messori, G. Toniolo – The Italian Public Debt: A Proposal
The high level of national public debt in Italy represents an impediment to the Italian economy and an element of risk f...
January 14, 2018
C. Bastasin: A bipartisan public debt agreement for Italy
The reduction of government debt overhang in Italy remains a key national and European policy priority. In fact, Italy...
November 27, 2017
S. Micossi: A BLUEPRINT FOR COMPLETING THE BANKING UNION
Completing the banking union is an urgent project facing the EU, given the eurozone’s continued vulnerability to idios...
November 27, 2017
S. Micossi: ELEMENTS TO ADVANCE AGREEMENT ON EDIS
The political situation in France (and hopefully in Germany) is creating a window of opportunity that must be seized. Th...
October 31, 2017
I. Cipolletta: A modern industrial policy for the digital transformation
Digital technology is radically transforming our economies and societies with huge potential benefits for all, including...
October 31, 2017
R. Perissich: The trade policy of the EU
The European Union is the largest trade bloc in the world. Its trade surplus is second only to China’s. Within the EU,...
October 31, 2017
P. Schlosser: Which design for EMU’s missing crisis management pillar?
The euro crisis has revealed gaps and shortcomings in the original architecture of Europe’s Economic and Monetary Unio...
October 26, 2017
A. Bongardt, L. Codogno, F. Torres – GERMANY’S ELECTION: BEHIND CONSENSUS POLITICS LIE CONFLICTING IDEAS OF EUROPE
Ahead of the 24 September German federal elections, Angela Merkel and the CDU/CSU are leading by a wide margin, although...
September 9, 2017
C. Bastasin: WHY GERMANY CAN’T LEAD, YET…
Over the last ten years, Germany has played a cardinal role in the global community. It is the only big country that has...
July 27, 2017
Working Papers
Monthly Briefs
Five Bullets
Europe: Facts & Docs
This section contains policy documents, meeting summaries and news that come directly from the EU institutions.
Newsletter
LEAP sends out occasional newsletters containing fellowship opportunities, application calls, updates, and news.