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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

    17.06.2026

    The Fed should hold rates steady - Stagflationary risks dominate Chairman Warsh's first decision

  • Statement

    11.06.2026

    Price pressures are broadening – the ECB must act now

  • News

    09.06.2026

    Flaggen der Europäischen Union und der Ukraine wehen vor dem EU Parlament in Straßburg

    EU–Russia trade could fund Ukraine and increase pressure on the Kremlin

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