Press
Spain's unemployment falls, and Rajoy's prospects rise
22 October 2015
The New York Times
In a recent report, Simon Tilford, deputy director of the Centre for European Reform in London, argued that Spain's "employment miracle" was not "quite what it is cracked up to be," particularly in terms of lifting nominal wages.
Judy Asks: Can Merkel survive the refugee crisis?
21 October 2015
Carnegie Europe
Every week, a selection of leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.
Speech on: The banking union, one year on
21 October 2015
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Speech by Danièle Nouy, chair of the ECB Supervisory Board
Why there's no easy way out of Spain's insurmountable economic mess
20 October 2015
The Telegraph
In a new report Simon Tilford at the CER also pours cold water over the dominant narrative of the Spanish recovery. "There is no evidence that [growth numbers] are the result of austerity, and not much evidence that they are the product of structural reforms."
Italy could back Britain over two-speed Europe
19 October 2015
The Telegraph
“A British-Italian initiative to clarify the distinction between eurozone countries and the others could be significant,” said Charles Grant of the CER, “because diplomatically, it shows one of the founding six is willing to work with the British on EU reform.
Letters: Britain’s future depends on relations with countries outside the eurozone
18 October 2015
The Telegraph
Jaw-jaw, not war-warSIR – Britain is lucky to have the thoroughly professional Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to analyse threats to security and work with partners in tackling them.Thus the FCO recently played an exemplary role in the successful diplomacy that has curbed Iran’s nuclear programme.
Shameful and senseless: Europe struggles with refugee crisis
18 October 2015
Eurasia Review
The underlying geopolitical question remains important as Rem Korteweg of the CER writes: "Europe's leaders are overly focused on dealing with the symptoms — the large groups of migrants and refugees coming to Europe — rather than fighting the causes."
Common market economics: Better off in or out?
17 October 2015
The Economist
The effects of EU membership on trade patterns are difficult to measure, but John Springford of the CER think-tank, and colleagues have carried out a modelling exercise which concluded that Britain's trade with the rest of the EU was 5 per cent greater than it would have been if outside.
The geopolitical question: Most of Britain's friends in the world would prefer it to stay in
17 October 2015
The Economist
The Out campaign's simple message about Britain restoring control over its own destiny sounds seductive, as Charles Grant of the CER points out. He also notes that the new Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, like the more left-leaning trade unions, seems less than committed to Britain's EU membership.
Merkel's dilemma as Germany frets over refugees
17 October 2015
The Telegraph
"Merkel has taken a relatively bold stance in last couple of weeks," says Christian Odendahl of the CER . "Her challenge is that she needs on the one hand to solve the problem, while retaining her moral authority on the other."
Britain to put commerce with China first in President Xi Jinping's state visit
17 October 2015
The New York Times
"Obviously, George Osborne has decided that getting the Chinese to invest large amounts in the UK is the salvation of the UK economy," said Ian Bond, the director of foreign policy of the CER. "He is running roughshod over the Foreign Office and security policy."
Insider dealing: Euro outs fear that euro ins might do them down
17 October 2015
The Economist
As Charles Grant of the Centre for European Reform puts it, "other EU countries that know little about finance - or that seek to favour their own financial centres - could vote for rules that harm [the City's] competitiveness."
Accept immigrant influx, don't resist it
15 October 2015
Voice of America
Christian Odendahl of the CER, said the migrants could help ease the "brain drain" of young professionals from the Balkans and Europe. "The refugee crisis, of course, poses a challenge, but also it has the potential to help Europe – or parts of Europe – solve their demographic problems," he explained.
The Cameron contagion: Britain spreads referendum fever across the EU
15 October 2015
The Telegraph
If Britain votes to remain, Mr Hollande may conclude his best option is to bow to Mrs Le Pen and offer France a referendum, concludes Dr Rem Korteweg of the CER. "There is copy-cat behaviour, but I would not blame David Cameron," he says.
David Cameron's problem: Britain is seen as the 'nasty' country in Europe
14 October 2015
The Telegraph
As Charles Grant, the director of the CER , observes in a forthcoming European Commission position paper, Britain is increasingly "unpopular" in Europe and – thanks to our response to the migrant crisis – is now often seen as the "nasty" country.
EU referendum: What should the In campaign be saying? - Is it time for hope or fear?
13 October 2015
Prospect
Yesterday, the campaign to keep Britain in the EU, called Britain Stronger in Europe, launched with a central London event, where spokespeople ranging from Stuart Rose, the former Marks and Spencer CEO, to June Sarpong, the TV presenter, extolled the benefits of maintaining our current relationship with the continent....
Iran comes closer to opening economy as parliament approves nuclear deal
13 October 2015
City A.M
Rem Korteweg of the CER, said Iran's economy will receive "a lot of investment in all areas". "Iran has an educated population with great potential that has suffered under the sanctions. Transport, construction, telecommunications and finance are just some of the many sectors that are set to benefit."
BBC World at One: Cameron's EU referendum negotiations
12 October 2015
Charles Grant discusses David Cameron's EU referendum negotiations with Martha Kearney (at 18:08) on BBC Radio 4, the World at One.
UK premier urges German chancellor to revive EU renegotiations
09 October 2015
Financial Times
Charles Grant, director of the CER, has studied the UK-German relationship and says the British side feels that the Germans "aren’t being as helpful as they might be" on the question of welfare for migrant workers.
Meanwhile, he says Ms Merkel's team views as "special pleading" British demands for protection for non-eurozone countries and their place in the EU single market. "They see it as crude protectionism for the City," he said.
Meanwhile, he says Ms Merkel's team views as "special pleading" British demands for protection for non-eurozone countries and their place in the EU single market. "They see it as crude protectionism for the City," he said.
The Netherlands: There is support for the UK's renegotiation, but only up to a point
08 October 2015
Transatlantic relations
The Hague has a strong economic and political interest to keep the UK in the EU. The Dutch government also shares several of Downing Street's concerns about the functioning of the EU. It will therefore work with London in the renegotiation, but only up to a point.