The Brussels Effect, once emblematic of the EU's alleged influence in shaping global regulations, has now become a factor contributing to global regulatory fragmentation. The EU must recalibrate its trajectory towards a liberal and rules-based trading order, prioritizing widespread regulatory...

Die globalen gesundheitlichen und sozialen Folgen der COVID-19 Pandemie sind noch lange nicht ausgestanden. Im Global Governance Spotlight 2

Ob die Corona-Krise eine historische Zäsur für unsere Weltordnung bedeutet, muss sich erst noch zeigen.

Hochmobile Weltbürger wurden zuerst angesteckt. Inzwischen trifft das Virus alle gleich - aber nicht alle gleich hart.

This paper investigates determinants of convergence in GDP per capita in the euro area and the EU between 1995 and 2021. It finds that the COVID-19 crisis temporarily slowed convergence but the estimated negative impact is significantly smaller than during the global financial crisis. Diverging...

Long-term residential care (LTRC) is a key component of health and social care in Ireland. Prior to the pandemic, over 32,000 people used LTRC. As the population grows, especially at older ages, the importance of a LTRC sector that meets the needs of the population increases. The COVID-19...