EU–Russia trade could fund Ukraine and increase pressure on the Kremlin
Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, billions of euros in trade flows continue between the European Union (EU) and Russia despite…
China and Geoeconomics: DFG funds new Göttingen–Kiel Research Training Group (RTG)
The German Research Foundation (DFG) is funding the establishment of the new Research Training Group (RTG) “China-GRASP: China’s Geoeconomic Rise and…
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29.05.2026
Global Economy Prize 2026 goes to Sabine Weyand and Martin Wolf
The recipients of the 2026 Global Economy Prize have been selected. This year’s award will go to Martin Wolf and Sabine Weyand. The Kiel Institute for…
European defense autonomy is technologically feasible, fiscally viable, and politically achievable
The Sparta 2.0 paper identifies ten strategic capability gaps, prioritizes key programs, and puts the cost of European sovereignty in the security and…
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07.05.2026
Divergent price dynamics and longer listings duration
Sales prices for residential real estate developed unevenly in the first quarter of 2026. Single-family homes recorded solid gains of 3.2 percent…
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01.05.2026
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KITE Insta Analysis: US tariffs could significantly impact Europe’s automotive sector
An ad hoc simulation-based assessment by Julian Hinz, head of the Trade Policy Research Group, highlights the potential economic consequences of an…