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Tension within the European Union

Britain has left the union and elsewhere anti-European forces gain influence. The differences between the EU member states in terms of economic strength and understanding of the role of the state, the European Central Bank and the Euro are substantial. At the same time the EU is searching for its geopolitical role. In this dossier we present analyses and recommendations for action regarding EU politics.

  • Statement

    30.04.2026

    ECB caught between oil price shock and slowing growth

  • Statement

    29.04.2026

    Fed sticks to course – the oil price shock leaves no other choice

  • News

    16.04.2026

    Engineer is working at high voltage substation performing inspection and check on power infrastructure to ensure safety and proper operation of electrical systems

    Ukraine Support Tracker: energy support reached EUR 1 billion in the winter 2025/26

Research and Policy Contributions

Experts

  • Dr. Klaus Schrader
    Kiel Institute Researcher
  • Prof. Dr. Stefan Kooths
    Research Director
  • Prof. Dr. Jens Boysen-Hogrefe
    Kiel Institute Researcher
  • Dr. Jürgen Stehn
    Kiel Institute Researcher

Events

Projects

  • Project

    01.05.2016

    Mercator Dialogue on Asylum and Migration (MEDAM)

    MEDAM is a research and consulta­tion project that aims to identify and close the gaps in existing research and to develop research-based solutions…

Research

  • Research Center

    Macroeconomics