John Springford
John Springford
Associate fellow
Areas of expertise
Britain and Europe, migration and labour markets, the single market and supply side reform, international trade, the euro, fiscal and monetary policy.
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CER podcast: Roaring twenties? Prospects for the economic recovery
10 February 2021
Christian Odendahl discussed the outlook for Europe’s post-covid recovery with Agnès Bénassy-Quéré and John Springford.
CER podcast: Can the EU use trade and investment policies to advance its strategic goals?
03 December 2020
John Springford spoke to Soumaya Keynes about US trade policy and the Biden administration’s approach towards China.
Trade secrets: John Springford answers three questions
Financial Times
30 November 2020
Will it actually make much difference whether the UK and EU reach a Brexit deal or not? A free trade agreement (FTA) is so disappointing compared with the single market that it’s tempting not to care.
Good Morning Scotland: Kent lorry checks
26 September 2020
John Springford, deputy director of the CER spoke to Good Morning Scotland about the likelihood of a UK-EU trade deal, as well as how trade might be impacted by the plan around Kent and potential hold-ups for freight (from 32:06).
Wer kommt besser durch die Corona-Krise, Europa oder die USA?
Süddeutsche Zeitung
24 August 2020
Die Arbeitslosigkeit in den USA steigt wieder, nachdem viele US-Staaten vorzeitig die Restriktionen des öffentlichen Lebens zurück genommen hatten und es dadurch zu einem Anstieg der COVID-19-Infektionen kam.
CER podcast: The EU's €750 billion question: How should the COVID-19 recovery fund be spent?
01 July 2020
European Union leaders will meet in Brussels on July 17-18 to discuss plans for a new recovery fund and long-term budget to help Europe bounce back from the COVID-19 crisis.
CER podcast: A Hamilton moment?
22 May 2020
On 18th May, Merkel and Macron proposed a €500bn recovery fund for the EU. John Springford and Christian Odendahl discuss why it's needed, and whether reluctant countries will back it.
The EU recovery fund is a historic step, almost
Financial Times
21 May 2020
Frugal states may block needed transfers to the south but there is a way forward.
Here's how the UK should work with EU to combat coronavirus and end the lockdown
The Telegraph
16 April 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues its rampage around Europe, neither the British government nor the EU plans to extend the transition period.
Cómo debe la UE coordinar la salida del confinamiento
El Pais
16 April 2020
Los gobiernos europeos esperan que las ‘apps’ de rastreo de casos les permitan relajar el confinamiento.