Paula Soler
@pausoler98.bsky.social
EU Politics, defence, finance and space at The Parliament Magazine | '23 Master’s Degree in the EU & China | Brussels
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Long viewed as a symbolic safeguard rather than a NATO substitute, Article 42.7 is now being tested against a changing security environment in which European deterrence, readiness and coordination are no longer theoretical concerns.
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Long viewed as a symbolic safeguard rather than a NATO substitute, Article 42.7 is now being tested against a changing security environment in which European deterrence, readiness and coordination are no longer theoretical concerns.
www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...
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January 21, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Long viewed as a symbolic safeguard rather than a NATO substitute, Article 42.7 is now being tested against a changing security environment in which European deterrence, readiness and coordination are no longer theoretical concerns.
www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...
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🇪🇸 makes the case for more migration
At a time when most European governments are hardening both rhetoric and rules around migration, Spain is betting on an opposite strategy: telling its public why migration matters.
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At a time when most European governments are hardening both rhetoric and rules around migration, Spain is betting on an opposite strategy: telling its public why migration matters.
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Spain makes the case for more migration
While Europe warns of migrant pressure, Spain uses newcomers to power its economy — and its model is being quietly emulated.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
🇪🇸 makes the case for more migration
At a time when most European governments are hardening both rhetoric and rules around migration, Spain is betting on an opposite strategy: telling its public why migration matters.
www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...
At a time when most European governments are hardening both rhetoric and rules around migration, Spain is betting on an opposite strategy: telling its public why migration matters.
www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...
As European countries flirt with conscription and other schemes to recruit new soldiers to, compulsory military service is still unlikely to return in full force across the continent.
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Why Europe isn’t ready for a return to compulsory military service
As European countries flirt with conscription and other schemes to recruit new soldiers in order to beef up their defence capabilities, the real is...
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December 28, 2025 at 10:43 AM
As European countries flirt with conscription and other schemes to recruit new soldiers to, compulsory military service is still unlikely to return in full force across the continent.
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Modern EU equality policies must also address the challenges faced by men and boys, particularly to counter polarisation and backlash against gender equality, Magnus Heunicke, Danish minister of Gender Equality, told Euronews.
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What should be men’s role in the EU’s equality policies?
While progress for women remains central, EU policymakers warn that ignoring men’s challenges risks deepening a growing gender divide among young voters—one that could strengthen anti-feminist forces ...
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September 30, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Modern EU equality policies must also address the challenges faced by men and boys, particularly to counter polarisation and backlash against gender equality, Magnus Heunicke, Danish minister of Gender Equality, told Euronews.
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☀️🌡️ 'Bruselas, ¿te quiero?' Olas de calor, incendios, alertas sanitarias: ¿está la UE preparada?
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Olas de calor, incendios, alertas sanitarias: ¿está la UE preparada?
Este verano, las olas de calor han provocado 16.500 muertes más en Europa, y junto con las inundaciones y las sequías han costado 43.000 millones de euros al bloque. ¿Está la UE demasiado centrada en ...
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September 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
☀️🌡️ 'Bruselas, ¿te quiero?' Olas de calor, incendios, alertas sanitarias: ¿está la UE preparada?
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One year after Mario Draghi’s landmark competitiveness report, which called for “radical change” not to lag behind the US and China, has the EU acted — or just reacted?
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A year on from Draghi’s call for radical change: Has the EU delivered?
One year after Mario Draghi’s landmark competitiveness report, which called for “radical change” not to lag behind the US and China, has the EU acted — or just reacted? #EuropeNews
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August 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
One year after Mario Draghi’s landmark competitiveness report, which called for “radical change” not to lag behind the US and China, has the EU acted — or just reacted?
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📣 Despite being designed to give citizens a voice in EU policymaking, the European Citizens’ Initiatives are struggling to gain traction, with only 10 out of 144 proposals receiving a response from the Commission.
Is this tool truly empowering citizens?
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Is this tool truly empowering citizens?
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Are European Citizens' Initiatives missing the mark?
Despite being designed to give citizens a voice in EU policymaking, the European Citizens’ Initiatives are struggling to gain traction, with only 10 out of 144 proposals receiving a response from the ...
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August 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
📣 Despite being designed to give citizens a voice in EU policymaking, the European Citizens’ Initiatives are struggling to gain traction, with only 10 out of 144 proposals receiving a response from the Commission.
Is this tool truly empowering citizens?
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Is this tool truly empowering citizens?
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
🇪🇺 ‘Becoming Ursula: a two-faced EU Commission chief?’
As Season 2 gets underway, followers of her first term might be wondering if they’re still watching the same show.
Team work with the masters @gerardofortuna.bsky.social @martairaola.bsky.social ✋
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As Season 2 gets underway, followers of her first term might be wondering if they’re still watching the same show.
Team work with the masters @gerardofortuna.bsky.social @martairaola.bsky.social ✋
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
The two faces of Ursula: Reinvention or deception at the EU's helm?
As Ursula von der Leyen beds down for her second term as European Commission president - almost unrecognisable from her first - many are wondering if she has truly changed course, or is simply reveali...
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August 5, 2025 at 7:17 AM
🇪🇺 ‘Becoming Ursula: a two-faced EU Commission chief?’
As Season 2 gets underway, followers of her first term might be wondering if they’re still watching the same show.
Team work with the masters @gerardofortuna.bsky.social @martairaola.bsky.social ✋
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
As Season 2 gets underway, followers of her first term might be wondering if they’re still watching the same show.
Team work with the masters @gerardofortuna.bsky.social @martairaola.bsky.social ✋
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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A stockpile of US-funded contraceptives worth $10 million is in limbo in a Belgian warehouse after the closure of USAID.
The US government plans to incinerate them, despite their expiration date being between 2027 and 2031.
@pausoler98.bsky.social and @martairaola.bsky.social have the story.
The US government plans to incinerate them, despite their expiration date being between 2027 and 2031.
@pausoler98.bsky.social and @martairaola.bsky.social have the story.
$10M in US-funded contraceptives sit in limbo in Europe
Contraceptives valued at $10 million stored in Europe face destruction following the closure of a key American aid agency, amid backlash from global health groups calling for redistribution. #EuropeNe...
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July 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM
A stockpile of US-funded contraceptives worth $10 million is in limbo in a Belgian warehouse after the closure of USAID.
The US government plans to incinerate them, despite their expiration date being between 2027 and 2031.
@pausoler98.bsky.social and @martairaola.bsky.social have the story.
The US government plans to incinerate them, despite their expiration date being between 2027 and 2031.
@pausoler98.bsky.social and @martairaola.bsky.social have the story.
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Here we go: the political battle over the €2 trillion budget has officially begun, and fracture lines among member states have already emerged.
"No country is ready to accept the budget as it is today," said Marie Bjerre, Denmark's minister.
Story with @pausoler98.bsky.social.
"No country is ready to accept the budget as it is today," said Marie Bjerre, Denmark's minister.
Story with @pausoler98.bsky.social.
EU countries begin political battle over €2 trillion budget
The political battle over the next EU budget has officially begun. #EuropeNews
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July 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Here we go: the political battle over the €2 trillion budget has officially begun, and fracture lines among member states have already emerged.
"No country is ready to accept the budget as it is today," said Marie Bjerre, Denmark's minister.
Story with @pausoler98.bsky.social.
"No country is ready to accept the budget as it is today," said Marie Bjerre, Denmark's minister.
Story with @pausoler98.bsky.social.
✍🏽 The EU’s efforts to rearm face a hidden vulnerability: a heavy reliance on critical raw materials. To reduce these dependencies, Brussels is pushing for domestic extraction, recycling, and diversification — but implementation remains a major challenge.
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Critical raw materials — the key to enabling the EU to rearm
The EU’s efforts to rearm face a hidden vulnerability: a heavy reliance on critical raw materials. To reduce these dependencies, Brussels is pushing for domestic extraction, recycling, and diversifica...
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July 14, 2025 at 8:05 AM
✍🏽 The EU’s efforts to rearm face a hidden vulnerability: a heavy reliance on critical raw materials. To reduce these dependencies, Brussels is pushing for domestic extraction, recycling, and diversification — but implementation remains a major challenge.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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Germany floats return to conscription if volunteer plan fails https://on.ft.com/3T6SKn3
Germany floats return to conscription if volunteer plan fails
Berlin aims to more than double army reserves in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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June 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Germany floats return to conscription if volunteer plan fails https://on.ft.com/3T6SKn3
🏳️🌈 The EU’s so-called Equal Treatment directive — aimed at extending protection against discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation — has reached a dead end, several EU officials told Euronews.
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After 17 years, EU anti-discrimination bill hits a dead end
Despite broad support from the member states, opposition from a few countries has blocked progress on the Equal Treatment directive, prompting the Commission to shift focus to non-legislative measures...
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June 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
🏳️🌈 The EU’s so-called Equal Treatment directive — aimed at extending protection against discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation — has reached a dead end, several EU officials told Euronews.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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Phrases dealing with climate, women and security have been rephrased in new NATO legislation, in a bid to avoid retaliation by the Trump administration.
NATO downplays climate and gender language to appease Trump
The U.S. president has gone on the warpath against DEI and the alliance is falling into line.
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April 18, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Phrases dealing with climate, women and security have been rephrased in new NATO legislation, in a bid to avoid retaliation by the Trump administration.
Companies traditionally focused purely on defence are increasingly launching into the space sector.
Although space and defence have always been connected, the focus has been so far on civilian use rather than military space capabilities — but that is now changing.
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Although space and defence have always been connected, the focus has been so far on civilian use rather than military space capabilities — but that is now changing.
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Europe's defence sector bets on space amid growing geopolitical threat
In recent years, defence companies have stepped up their involvement in space projects, prompting calls for more EU-level coordination and investment. #EuropeNews
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April 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Companies traditionally focused purely on defence are increasingly launching into the space sector.
Although space and defence have always been connected, the focus has been so far on civilian use rather than military space capabilities — but that is now changing.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Although space and defence have always been connected, the focus has been so far on civilian use rather than military space capabilities — but that is now changing.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Do you really want to understand what EVP Fitto just proposed for the unspent EU cohesion funds? Read @gerardofortuna.bsky.social ‘s story here ⬇️
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Water and defence - but not bullets: EU reallocates regional funds
The EU executive has invited member states to redirect regional spending - accounting for one-third of the EU budget - toward various strategic areas such as water resilience and affordable housing, i...
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April 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Do you really want to understand what EVP Fitto just proposed for the unspent EU cohesion funds? Read @gerardofortuna.bsky.social ‘s story here ⬇️
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The EU executive proposed in early March a five-point plan to rearm and reach defence readiness by 2030.
In an interview with Euronews, EU defence commissioner said that he expects MS to make use of options proposed in the plan instead of issuing more joint debt.
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In an interview with Euronews, EU defence commissioner said that he expects MS to make use of options proposed in the plan instead of issuing more joint debt.
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EU not ready for Eurobonds to boost defence spending, says Kubilius
The EU executive proposed in early March a five-point plan to rearm and reach defence readiness by 2030. In an exclusive interview, EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius told Euronews he expects me...
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March 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
The EU executive proposed in early March a five-point plan to rearm and reach defence readiness by 2030.
In an interview with Euronews, EU defence commissioner said that he expects MS to make use of options proposed in the plan instead of issuing more joint debt.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
In an interview with Euronews, EU defence commissioner said that he expects MS to make use of options proposed in the plan instead of issuing more joint debt.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
🆕 Member states must spend more, better and European, EU Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius and the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas urge in a draft of the upcoming White Paper on the Future of European Defence, seen by @euronews.com
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More, better, European: White Paper maps path for EU rearmament
Next week, the EU Commission will present the White Paper on the Future of European Defence, with guidelines on how to boost production and defence readiness in the face of possible Russian military a...
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March 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
🆕 Member states must spend more, better and European, EU Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius and the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas urge in a draft of the upcoming White Paper on the Future of European Defence, seen by @euronews.com
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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🪖 European Parliament sidelined from new 'rearm Europe’ plan
"Bypassing Parliament with Article 122 is a mistake. Europe's democracy stands on two pillars: its citizens and its member states, (and) we need both for our security," Weber said in Strasbourg.
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"Bypassing Parliament with Article 122 is a mistake. Europe's democracy stands on two pillars: its citizens and its member states, (and) we need both for our security," Weber said in Strasbourg.
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European Parliament sidelined from new 'rearm Europe’ plan
Some MEPs deplored the Commission's use of Article 122 of the Treaty to avoid a vote on the newly proposed €150 billion instrument for defence funding. Others are less concerned. #EuropeNews
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March 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
🪖 European Parliament sidelined from new 'rearm Europe’ plan
"Bypassing Parliament with Article 122 is a mistake. Europe's democracy stands on two pillars: its citizens and its member states, (and) we need both for our security," Weber said in Strasbourg.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
"Bypassing Parliament with Article 122 is a mistake. Europe's democracy stands on two pillars: its citizens and its member states, (and) we need both for our security," Weber said in Strasbourg.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
💜 Despite progress for women's and girls' rights around the world, these gains are fragile. In 2024, one in four countries in the world reported a setback in women's rights, according to a new report by UN Women.
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World 'more gender equal than ever', but progress is fragile, UN warns
Despite progress for women's and girls' rights around the world, these gains are fragile. In 2024, one in four countries in the world reported a setback in women's rights, according to a new report by...
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March 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
💜 Despite progress for women's and girls' rights around the world, these gains are fragile. In 2024, one in four countries in the world reported a setback in women's rights, according to a new report by UN Women.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
💰 Are you lost with all the talks on defence funding? Do you wanna know how the EU is planning to rearm the continent?
I got you this time with a very long explainer on the five options on the table (and some future ideas).
Check the whole story and video here:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
I got you this time with a very long explainer on the five options on the table (and some future ideas).
Check the whole story and video here:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
How can the EU unlock up to €800bn for its ‘rearmament plan’?
The EU Commission has unveiled plans to borrow €150 billion to fund a major rearmament push. This joint borrowing proposal comes in the form of loans rather than grants—an idea largely rejected by so-...
www.euronews.com
March 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
💰 Are you lost with all the talks on defence funding? Do you wanna know how the EU is planning to rearm the continent?
I got you this time with a very long explainer on the five options on the table (and some future ideas).
Check the whole story and video here:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
I got you this time with a very long explainer on the five options on the table (and some future ideas).
Check the whole story and video here:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
🚨 Von der Leyen announces the 5-point ‘Rearm Europe’ plan.
The Commission is proposing member states to direct more funds towards defence-related investments, including cohesion programs.
Plus, a new instrument of €150bn on loans for air and missile defence, drones, military mobility…
The Commission is proposing member states to direct more funds towards defence-related investments, including cohesion programs.
Plus, a new instrument of €150bn on loans for air and missile defence, drones, military mobility…
March 4, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🚨 Von der Leyen announces the 5-point ‘Rearm Europe’ plan.
The Commission is proposing member states to direct more funds towards defence-related investments, including cohesion programs.
Plus, a new instrument of €150bn on loans for air and missile defence, drones, military mobility…
The Commission is proposing member states to direct more funds towards defence-related investments, including cohesion programs.
Plus, a new instrument of €150bn on loans for air and missile defence, drones, military mobility…
Europe’s defence sector needs more than just funding— it needs talent, industry representatives say.
Read the full story at @euronews.com
www.euronews.com/business/202...
Read the full story at @euronews.com
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‘Skilled workers wanted’: The defence sector struggles to find talent
The EU defence sector is increasingly struggling with finding workers with the skills needed to match the sector needs, industry representatives say – Why? What profiles are they looking for and what ...
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February 26, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Europe’s defence sector needs more than just funding— it needs talent, industry representatives say.
Read the full story at @euronews.com
www.euronews.com/business/202...
Read the full story at @euronews.com
www.euronews.com/business/202...
Big tech, banking, energy: Who are the biggest spenders on EU lobbying?
The 162 biggest corporations and trade associations collectively spent €343 million on lobbying EU legislators over the past year, according to a new analysis by @corporateeurope.bsky.social
www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...
The 162 biggest corporations and trade associations collectively spent €343 million on lobbying EU legislators over the past year, according to a new analysis by @corporateeurope.bsky.social
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Big tech, banking: Who are the biggest spenders on EU lobbying?
The world’s largest companies and trade associations from the big tech, banking, energy, and chemicals/agri sectors have significantly increased their EU lobbying budgets in recent years. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
February 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Big tech, banking, energy: Who are the biggest spenders on EU lobbying?
The 162 biggest corporations and trade associations collectively spent €343 million on lobbying EU legislators over the past year, according to a new analysis by @corporateeurope.bsky.social
www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...
The 162 biggest corporations and trade associations collectively spent €343 million on lobbying EU legislators over the past year, according to a new analysis by @corporateeurope.bsky.social
www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...
What is needed to defend Europe without the US? @Bruegel_org analysts gave us some first estimates today.
🪖300,000 more troops and an annual defence spending hike of at least €250 bn in the short term.
www.bruegel.org/analysis/def...
🪖300,000 more troops and an annual defence spending hike of at least €250 bn in the short term.
www.bruegel.org/analysis/def...
Defending Europe without the US: first estimates of what is needed
Europe could need 300,000 more troops and an annual defence spending hike of at least €250 billion in the short term to deter Russian aggression
www.bruegel.org
February 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM
What is needed to defend Europe without the US? @Bruegel_org analysts gave us some first estimates today.
🪖300,000 more troops and an annual defence spending hike of at least €250 bn in the short term.
www.bruegel.org/analysis/def...
🪖300,000 more troops and an annual defence spending hike of at least €250 bn in the short term.
www.bruegel.org/analysis/def...