Mario Holzner
@marioholzner.bsky.social
macro-economist & director @wiiw.ac.at, historian @dshcs.bsky.social, visiting professor @collegeofeurope.bsky.social, policy, econometrics, EU, Central, East & Southeast Europe
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Mario Holzner
@marioholzner.bsky.social
· May 21
Proud to present our new website on our #annualreport2024. Interactive infographics with our key indicators on budget, personnel, projects, publications, media & PR provide an overview of our work.
Check it out: ➡️ annual-report.wiiw.ac.at
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Check it out: ➡️ annual-report.wiiw.ac.at
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You want to know more about @wiiw.ac.at ? Check out our 2024 online annual report - particularly the highlights section...
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👉 Explore the full results at geoii.eu and join our online launch event on 1 October, 14:00–15:30 CEST here:
➡️ wiiw.ac.at/how-big-is-t...
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The Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index
Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index analyzes evolving trade/investment ties between EU, US, China, Russia 2010-2023 #geoeconomics
geoii.eu
September 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
👉 Explore the full results at geoii.eu and join our online launch event on 1 October, 14:00–15:30 CEST here:
➡️ wiiw.ac.at/how-big-is-t...
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➡️ wiiw.ac.at/how-big-is-t...
10/10
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How connected is the 🇪🇺 to its neighbourhood – and how does it perform compared with 🇨🇳, 🇷🇺, and the 🇺🇸?
Our new study and index with @bst-europe.bsky.social
and ECIPE explain Europe’s economic and political ties with its neighbours. 1/10
🧵#Thread
🔗 geoii.eu
Our new study and index with @bst-europe.bsky.social
and ECIPE explain Europe’s economic and political ties with its neighbours. 1/10
🧵#Thread
🔗 geoii.eu
The Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index
Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index analyzes evolving trade/investment ties between EU, US, China, Russia 2010-2023 #geoeconomics
geoii.eu
September 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
How connected is the 🇪🇺 to its neighbourhood – and how does it perform compared with 🇨🇳, 🇷🇺, and the 🇺🇸?
Our new study and index with @bst-europe.bsky.social
and ECIPE explain Europe’s economic and political ties with its neighbours. 1/10
🧵#Thread
🔗 geoii.eu
Our new study and index with @bst-europe.bsky.social
and ECIPE explain Europe’s economic and political ties with its neighbours. 1/10
🧵#Thread
🔗 geoii.eu
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New study with @bst-europe.bsky.social & ECIPE: The 🇪🇺 is gaining influence in Eastern Europe, but losing ground to 🇨🇳 in North Africa and 🇹🇷. The 🇪🇺 should therefore strategically leverage its economic relations with its neighbourhood to remain competitive with 🇨🇳, 🇷🇺, 🇺🇸.
wiiw.ac.at/the-eu-is-ga...
wiiw.ac.at/the-eu-is-ga...
The EU is gaining influence in Eastern Europe, but losing ground to China in North Africa and Turkey (news article)
New Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index (GEOII) shows: The EU should strategically leverage its economic relations with neighbouring countries in...
wiiw.ac.at
September 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
New study with @bst-europe.bsky.social & ECIPE: The 🇪🇺 is gaining influence in Eastern Europe, but losing ground to 🇨🇳 in North Africa and 🇹🇷. The 🇪🇺 should therefore strategically leverage its economic relations with its neighbourhood to remain competitive with 🇨🇳, 🇷🇺, 🇺🇸.
wiiw.ac.at/the-eu-is-ga...
wiiw.ac.at/the-eu-is-ga...
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Hot off the press: Our new paper by @marioholzner.bsky.social
et al.: Local politicians are the primary obstacle to high-speed rail projects in Europe, as shown by the case of the Brenner Base Tunnel in Germany and Austria.
#EuropeanSilkRoad
Download: ➡️ wiiw.ac.at/p-7397.html
et al.: Local politicians are the primary obstacle to high-speed rail projects in Europe, as shown by the case of the Brenner Base Tunnel in Germany and Austria.
#EuropeanSilkRoad
Download: ➡️ wiiw.ac.at/p-7397.html
September 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Hot off the press: Our new paper by @marioholzner.bsky.social
et al.: Local politicians are the primary obstacle to high-speed rail projects in Europe, as shown by the case of the Brenner Base Tunnel in Germany and Austria.
#EuropeanSilkRoad
Download: ➡️ wiiw.ac.at/p-7397.html
et al.: Local politicians are the primary obstacle to high-speed rail projects in Europe, as shown by the case of the Brenner Base Tunnel in Germany and Austria.
#EuropeanSilkRoad
Download: ➡️ wiiw.ac.at/p-7397.html
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📢Join us on 1 Oct 2025, 18:00 (CET) at the Vienna School of International Studiesfor the event:
"Africa’s Impact on Europe’s Future" 🌍🇪🇺
Speakers: Wolfgang Pusztai, @ghainzl.bsky.social , @marioholzner.bsky.social
Moderator: Dr. Werner Fasslabend
#AIES #Africa #Europe #Geopolitics #Vienna
"Africa’s Impact on Europe’s Future" 🌍🇪🇺
Speakers: Wolfgang Pusztai, @ghainzl.bsky.social , @marioholzner.bsky.social
Moderator: Dr. Werner Fasslabend
#AIES #Africa #Europe #Geopolitics #Vienna
September 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
📢Join us on 1 Oct 2025, 18:00 (CET) at the Vienna School of International Studiesfor the event:
"Africa’s Impact on Europe’s Future" 🌍🇪🇺
Speakers: Wolfgang Pusztai, @ghainzl.bsky.social , @marioholzner.bsky.social
Moderator: Dr. Werner Fasslabend
#AIES #Africa #Europe #Geopolitics #Vienna
"Africa’s Impact on Europe’s Future" 🌍🇪🇺
Speakers: Wolfgang Pusztai, @ghainzl.bsky.social , @marioholzner.bsky.social
Moderator: Dr. Werner Fasslabend
#AIES #Africa #Europe #Geopolitics #Vienna
Tariff at the end of the tunnel
Trump's tariffs hit EU exports with 15% duties. Trade drops, prices fall, and output shrinks slightly. EU likely sees balanced welfare effects, but tensions and uncertainty remain.
See my latest trade war simulation 👇
wiiw.ac.at/tariff-at-th...
Trump's tariffs hit EU exports with 15% duties. Trade drops, prices fall, and output shrinks slightly. EU likely sees balanced welfare effects, but tensions and uncertainty remain.
See my latest trade war simulation 👇
wiiw.ac.at/tariff-at-th...
Tariff at the end of the tunnel (news article)
Trump's tariffs hit EU exports with 15% duties. Trade drops, prices fall, and output shrinks slightly. EU likely sees balanced welfare...
wiiw.ac.at
July 28, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Tariff at the end of the tunnel
Trump's tariffs hit EU exports with 15% duties. Trade drops, prices fall, and output shrinks slightly. EU likely sees balanced welfare effects, but tensions and uncertainty remain.
See my latest trade war simulation 👇
wiiw.ac.at/tariff-at-th...
Trump's tariffs hit EU exports with 15% duties. Trade drops, prices fall, and output shrinks slightly. EU likely sees balanced welfare effects, but tensions and uncertainty remain.
See my latest trade war simulation 👇
wiiw.ac.at/tariff-at-th...
Australia meets Austria on 20 July 2025 at 11:00 @Musikverein 🦘🦘🦘
www.musikverein.at/konzert/?id=...
www.musikverein.at/konzert/?id=...
July 10, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Australia meets Austria on 20 July 2025 at 11:00 @Musikverein 🦘🦘🦘
www.musikverein.at/konzert/?id=...
www.musikverein.at/konzert/?id=...
EU budget: Back to the future – From coal and steel to wind power and drones
The EU needs to transform its budget into a fully-fledged fiscal policy instrument. A European Treasury should issue Eurobonds, financing strategic public goods.
Pages 35-38:
www.eca.europa.eu/ECAPublicati...
The EU needs to transform its budget into a fully-fledged fiscal policy instrument. A European Treasury should issue Eurobonds, financing strategic public goods.
Pages 35-38:
www.eca.europa.eu/ECAPublicati...
www.eca.europa.eu
June 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
EU budget: Back to the future – From coal and steel to wind power and drones
The EU needs to transform its budget into a fully-fledged fiscal policy instrument. A European Treasury should issue Eurobonds, financing strategic public goods.
Pages 35-38:
www.eca.europa.eu/ECAPublicati...
The EU needs to transform its budget into a fully-fledged fiscal policy instrument. A European Treasury should issue Eurobonds, financing strategic public goods.
Pages 35-38:
www.eca.europa.eu/ECAPublicati...
“Despite this lack of notoriety, Austria’s [EVG and IMS] are quietly critical for all advanced semiconductor manufacturing . . . , we find it humorous that Austria could single-handedly bring the semiconductor supply chain . . . to its knees.”
www.ft.com/content/1c4f...
www.ft.com/content/1c4f...
Austria’s ‘hidden’ tech champions at the core of global chipmaking
Two companies produce the lion’s share of high-tech tools crucial to make chips
www.ft.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
“Despite this lack of notoriety, Austria’s [EVG and IMS] are quietly critical for all advanced semiconductor manufacturing . . . , we find it humorous that Austria could single-handedly bring the semiconductor supply chain . . . to its knees.”
www.ft.com/content/1c4f...
www.ft.com/content/1c4f...
A pessimistic take on AI's effect on white collar labour markets in the short run...
www.axios.com/2025/05/28/a...
www.axios.com/2025/05/28/a...
Behind the Curtain: Top AI CEO foresees white-collar bloodbath
Hardly anyone is paying attention.
www.axios.com
May 31, 2025 at 5:31 AM
A pessimistic take on AI's effect on white collar labour markets in the short run...
www.axios.com/2025/05/28/a...
www.axios.com/2025/05/28/a...
One step closer to a Mar-a-Lago Accord...
www.ft.com/content/b400...
www.ft.com/content/b400...
Foreign tax provision in Trump budget bill spooks Wall Street
Legislation would erode the appeal of US financial assets, warn banks and investors
www.ft.com
May 30, 2025 at 11:38 AM
One step closer to a Mar-a-Lago Accord...
www.ft.com/content/b400...
www.ft.com/content/b400...
As Canada is moving closer to the EU in terms of defence, why not think about a joint 🇨🇦🇪🇺 customs union? We have simulated the potential effects:
www.fiw.ac.at/en/publicati...
www.fiw.ac.at/en/publicati...
May 30, 2025 at 5:01 AM
As Canada is moving closer to the EU in terms of defence, why not think about a joint 🇨🇦🇪🇺 customs union? We have simulated the potential effects:
www.fiw.ac.at/en/publicati...
www.fiw.ac.at/en/publicati...
The true "Liberation Day"
A three-judge panel at the US Court of International Trade ruled to stop Trump’s global tariffs that he imposed citing emergency economic powers, including his “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed on April 2.
Read more: cnn.it/450qBoY
Read more: cnn.it/450qBoY
May 29, 2025 at 6:31 AM
The true "Liberation Day"
“Fifty years from now, you will want to be able to look in the mirror and know that you did what you thought was right, in every part of your life,” the Fed chair said.
“At the end of the day, your integrity is all you have.”
on.ft.com/3HoKfAV
“At the end of the day, your integrity is all you have.”
on.ft.com/3HoKfAV
Federal Reserve’s Jay Powell urges US university students to protect democracy
US central banker praises American colleges as Trump steps up attacks on Ivy League
on.ft.com
May 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM
“Fifty years from now, you will want to be able to look in the mirror and know that you did what you thought was right, in every part of your life,” the Fed chair said.
“At the end of the day, your integrity is all you have.”
on.ft.com/3HoKfAV
“At the end of the day, your integrity is all you have.”
on.ft.com/3HoKfAV
The answer must be (customs) unity - check our latest @CentreFiw policy brief on a simulation of a customs union between 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇨🇦🇲🇽🇯🇵
fiw.ac.at/en/publication…
fiw.ac.at/en/publication…
May 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The answer must be (customs) unity - check our latest @CentreFiw policy brief on a simulation of a customs union between 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇨🇦🇲🇽🇯🇵
fiw.ac.at/en/publication…
fiw.ac.at/en/publication…
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Join our 59th FIW lecture in Vienna on 22 May at 09:30, where Romana Vlahutin, @ho2604.bsky.social & yours truly, will discuss how the EU and its partners can respond to tariff threats, based on this policy brief:
www.fiw.ac.at/en/publicati...
Register here 👇👇👇
www.fiw.ac.at/en/event/59-...
www.fiw.ac.at/en/publicati...
Register here 👇👇👇
www.fiw.ac.at/en/event/59-...
FIW-PB 67 (Customs) unity as strenght: How the EU and its partners can respond to tariff threats - FIW
Abstract:This Policy Brief explores the potential impact of forming a customs union between the European Union (EU) and key global partners (e.g. Canada, the UK, Mexico and Japan) as a strategic respo...
www.fiw.ac.at
May 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Join our 59th FIW lecture in Vienna on 22 May at 09:30, where Romana Vlahutin, @ho2604.bsky.social & yours truly, will discuss how the EU and its partners can respond to tariff threats, based on this policy brief:
www.fiw.ac.at/en/publicati...
Register here 👇👇👇
www.fiw.ac.at/en/event/59-...
www.fiw.ac.at/en/publicati...
Register here 👇👇👇
www.fiw.ac.at/en/event/59-...
You want to know more about @wiiw.ac.at ? Check out our 2024 online annual report - particularly the highlights section...
Proud to present our new website on our #annualreport2024. Interactive infographics with our key indicators on budget, personnel, projects, publications, media & PR provide an overview of our work.
Check it out: ➡️ annual-report.wiiw.ac.at
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Check it out: ➡️ annual-report.wiiw.ac.at
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May 21, 2025 at 9:09 AM
You want to know more about @wiiw.ac.at ? Check out our 2024 online annual report - particularly the highlights section...
Reposted by Mario Holzner
Proud to present our new website on our #annualreport2024. Interactive infographics with our key indicators on budget, personnel, projects, publications, media & PR provide an overview of our work.
Check it out: ➡️ annual-report.wiiw.ac.at
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Check it out: ➡️ annual-report.wiiw.ac.at
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May 21, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Proud to present our new website on our #annualreport2024. Interactive infographics with our key indicators on budget, personnel, projects, publications, media & PR provide an overview of our work.
Check it out: ➡️ annual-report.wiiw.ac.at
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Check it out: ➡️ annual-report.wiiw.ac.at
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Don't miss today, 20 May, 16:00 CET @wiiw.ac.at:
What can the rise of China, the decline of the US, and the legacy of Yugoslavia teach us about the future?
Great event with Branko Milanovic and Anastas Vangeli. For more: ➡️https://shorturl.at/sunNR
What can the rise of China, the decline of the US, and the legacy of Yugoslavia teach us about the future?
Great event with Branko Milanovic and Anastas Vangeli. For more: ➡️https://shorturl.at/sunNR
May 20, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Don't miss today, 20 May, 16:00 CET @wiiw.ac.at:
What can the rise of China, the decline of the US, and the legacy of Yugoslavia teach us about the future?
Great event with Branko Milanovic and Anastas Vangeli. For more: ➡️https://shorturl.at/sunNR
What can the rise of China, the decline of the US, and the legacy of Yugoslavia teach us about the future?
Great event with Branko Milanovic and Anastas Vangeli. For more: ➡️https://shorturl.at/sunNR
Join our 59th FIW lecture in Vienna on 22 May at 09:30, where Romana Vlahutin, @ho2604.bsky.social & yours truly, will discuss how the EU and its partners can respond to tariff threats, based on this policy brief:
www.fiw.ac.at/en/publicati...
Register here 👇👇👇
www.fiw.ac.at/en/event/59-...
www.fiw.ac.at/en/publicati...
Register here 👇👇👇
www.fiw.ac.at/en/event/59-...
FIW-PB 67 (Customs) unity as strenght: How the EU and its partners can respond to tariff threats - FIW
Abstract:This Policy Brief explores the potential impact of forming a customs union between the European Union (EU) and key global partners (e.g. Canada, the UK, Mexico and Japan) as a strategic respo...
www.fiw.ac.at
May 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Join our 59th FIW lecture in Vienna on 22 May at 09:30, where Romana Vlahutin, @ho2604.bsky.social & yours truly, will discuss how the EU and its partners can respond to tariff threats, based on this policy brief:
www.fiw.ac.at/en/publicati...
Register here 👇👇👇
www.fiw.ac.at/en/event/59-...
www.fiw.ac.at/en/publicati...
Register here 👇👇👇
www.fiw.ac.at/en/event/59-...
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This year's #RECETFestival on "Migration & Transformation" is coming up. We are ready and excited to welcome you in our festival tent on June 3-June 5, 2025. Visit www.recet.at/festival to find out more about the Festival line-up.
April 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This year's #RECETFestival on "Migration & Transformation" is coming up. We are ready and excited to welcome you in our festival tent on June 3-June 5, 2025. Visit www.recet.at/festival to find out more about the Festival line-up.
What can the rise of China, the decline of the US, and the legacy of Yugoslavia teach us about the future?
Join us for a great event with Branko Milanović and Anastas Vangeli in Vienna on 20 May 2025 at 16:00 @wiiw.ac.at
Register here: 👇👇👇
wiiw.ac.at/futures-of-g...
Join us for a great event with Branko Milanović and Anastas Vangeli in Vienna on 20 May 2025 at 16:00 @wiiw.ac.at
Register here: 👇👇👇
wiiw.ac.at/futures-of-g...
Futures of Global Capitalism: China, the US, and the Lessons of the In-Between – From Sino-Yugoslav Relations to a Post-Globalization World (event)
What can the rise of China, the decline of the US, and the legacy of Yugoslavia teach us about the future?
wiiw.ac.at
May 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
What can the rise of China, the decline of the US, and the legacy of Yugoslavia teach us about the future?
Join us for a great event with Branko Milanović and Anastas Vangeli in Vienna on 20 May 2025 at 16:00 @wiiw.ac.at
Register here: 👇👇👇
wiiw.ac.at/futures-of-g...
Join us for a great event with Branko Milanović and Anastas Vangeli in Vienna on 20 May 2025 at 16:00 @wiiw.ac.at
Register here: 👇👇👇
wiiw.ac.at/futures-of-g...
Join us on 3 June @wiiw.ac.at Spring Seminar in cooperation with @wien.gv.at & @kdzaustria.bsky.social on "Growing Cities vs. Shrinking Countryside in Central Europe" with our distinguished keynote speakers CoR President Kata Tüttő & @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social
Register 👇👇
wiiw.ac.at/spring-semin...
Register 👇👇
wiiw.ac.at/spring-semin...
Spring Seminar 2025: Growing Cities vs. Shrinking Countryside in Central Europe (event)
wiiw.ac.at
May 6, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Join us on 3 June @wiiw.ac.at Spring Seminar in cooperation with @wien.gv.at & @kdzaustria.bsky.social on "Growing Cities vs. Shrinking Countryside in Central Europe" with our distinguished keynote speakers CoR President Kata Tüttő & @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social
Register 👇👇
wiiw.ac.at/spring-semin...
Register 👇👇
wiiw.ac.at/spring-semin...
"consolidate the various stocks of debt already issued with the joint backing of EU member states. A single issuer and set of bonds could over time replace the jigsaw of national bonds, as well as cover all new ones"
on.ft.com/3GGii7s
on.ft.com/3GGii7s
Trump has created a chance for the euro to rival the dollar
European leaders need to shed their political timidity to take the necessary steps
on.ft.com
May 5, 2025 at 11:58 AM
"consolidate the various stocks of debt already issued with the joint backing of EU member states. A single issuer and set of bonds could over time replace the jigsaw of national bonds, as well as cover all new ones"
on.ft.com/3GGii7s
on.ft.com/3GGii7s