Roel Dom
@roeldom.bsky.social
Economist and Research Fellow at Bruegel • Visiting Professor at Univeristy of Antwerp • Mostly public finance, tax and development
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EU imports of Chinese electric vehicles steady after tariffs
📈 From 2019 to 23 imports grew substantially
📆 Oct-24, EU passed tariffs on 🇨🇳 produced EVs
🚫 Imports have since steadied at 1/2 billion monthly
📊 Explore @bruegel.org dataset:
european-clean-tech-tracker.bruegel.org/technology/e...
📈 From 2019 to 23 imports grew substantially
📆 Oct-24, EU passed tariffs on 🇨🇳 produced EVs
🚫 Imports have since steadied at 1/2 billion monthly
📊 Explore @bruegel.org dataset:
european-clean-tech-tracker.bruegel.org/technology/e...
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
EU imports of Chinese electric vehicles steady after tariffs
📈 From 2019 to 23 imports grew substantially
📆 Oct-24, EU passed tariffs on 🇨🇳 produced EVs
🚫 Imports have since steadied at 1/2 billion monthly
📊 Explore @bruegel.org dataset:
european-clean-tech-tracker.bruegel.org/technology/e...
📈 From 2019 to 23 imports grew substantially
📆 Oct-24, EU passed tariffs on 🇨🇳 produced EVs
🚫 Imports have since steadied at 1/2 billion monthly
📊 Explore @bruegel.org dataset:
european-clean-tech-tracker.bruegel.org/technology/e...
Despite the recent US-EU #trade talks, digital #taxes and #tech rules are still a flashpoint — Washington threatens retaliation while Brussels stands firm. Glad I could contribute to this Deutsche Welle piece.
Read more 👉 www.dw.com/en/digital-t...
Read more 👉 www.dw.com/en/digital-t...
Digital taxes put US-EU trade talks under pressure – DW – 09/01/2025
Trump is now threatening retaliation over EU tech rules, shaking the bloc’s 15% tariff deal. Lacking China’s rare earths leverage, Brussels is scrambling for countermeasures — what cards can it still ...
www.dw.com
September 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Despite the recent US-EU #trade talks, digital #taxes and #tech rules are still a flashpoint — Washington threatens retaliation while Brussels stands firm. Glad I could contribute to this Deutsche Welle piece.
Read more 👉 www.dw.com/en/digital-t...
Read more 👉 www.dw.com/en/digital-t...
The #EU proposed CORE levy taxes turnover, not profit. It penalises low-margin firms. It’s regressive & risks tax cascading.
Together with @zsoltdarvas.bsky.social & Marie-Sophie Lappe, I argue it should be scrapped.
👉 www.bruegel.org/first-glance...
#EUBudget #Tax #MFF @bruegel.bsky.social
Together with @zsoltdarvas.bsky.social & Marie-Sophie Lappe, I argue it should be scrapped.
👉 www.bruegel.org/first-glance...
#EUBudget #Tax #MFF @bruegel.bsky.social
CORE concerns: why a turnover-based levy is wrong for the EU budget
A plan to raise EU revenues from companies benefitting from the single market would create risks and distortions, and should be withdrawn
www.bruegel.org
July 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The #EU proposed CORE levy taxes turnover, not profit. It penalises low-margin firms. It’s regressive & risks tax cascading.
Together with @zsoltdarvas.bsky.social & Marie-Sophie Lappe, I argue it should be scrapped.
👉 www.bruegel.org/first-glance...
#EUBudget #Tax #MFF @bruegel.bsky.social
Together with @zsoltdarvas.bsky.social & Marie-Sophie Lappe, I argue it should be scrapped.
👉 www.bruegel.org/first-glance...
#EUBudget #Tax #MFF @bruegel.bsky.social
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Just in time for the summer break:
@roeldom.bsky.social and my take on where the Single Market agenda is failing and what would need to change to make it a success
www.bruegel.org/working-pape...
@bruegel.bsky.social #SingleMarket
@roeldom.bsky.social and my take on where the Single Market agenda is failing and what would need to change to make it a success
www.bruegel.org/working-pape...
@bruegel.bsky.social #SingleMarket
The European single market: restarting the perpetual revolution
Boosting the EU single market needs stronger rule enforcement and targeted harmonisation, especially in services and regulated professions
www.bruegel.org
July 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Just in time for the summer break:
@roeldom.bsky.social and my take on where the Single Market agenda is failing and what would need to change to make it a success
www.bruegel.org/working-pape...
@bruegel.bsky.social #SingleMarket
@roeldom.bsky.social and my take on where the Single Market agenda is failing and what would need to change to make it a success
www.bruegel.org/working-pape...
@bruegel.bsky.social #SingleMarket
Our Blueprint on the #EU #MFF is out.
On #OwnResources, we outline criteria for new own resources, arguing that they should primarily advance EU policy goals.
📖 Read more below 👇
On #OwnResources, we outline criteria for new own resources, arguing that they should primarily advance EU policy goals.
📖 Read more below 👇
💶 Bigger, better funded and focused on public goods: how to revamp the European Union budget
🔨 How can the #MFF be reformed to match EU objectives?
🖊️ @zsoltdarvas.bsky.social, @roeldom.bsky.social, Marie-Sophie Lappe, Pascal Saint-Amans and @steinbacharmin.bsky.social
🔗 buff.ly/V3I8Wo9
#EconSky
🔨 How can the #MFF be reformed to match EU objectives?
🖊️ @zsoltdarvas.bsky.social, @roeldom.bsky.social, Marie-Sophie Lappe, Pascal Saint-Amans and @steinbacharmin.bsky.social
🔗 buff.ly/V3I8Wo9
#EconSky
Bigger, better funded and focused on public goods: how to revamp the European Union budget
Improving economic policy
buff.ly
July 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Our Blueprint on the #EU #MFF is out.
On #OwnResources, we outline criteria for new own resources, arguing that they should primarily advance EU policy goals.
📖 Read more below 👇
On #OwnResources, we outline criteria for new own resources, arguing that they should primarily advance EU policy goals.
📖 Read more below 👇
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🌍 The implications of G7 agreement on the global minimum tax
In return for its support, the US secured a carve out for its companies.
🔍 But is this as straightforward a win for the Trump administration as it seems?
🖊️ Pascal Saint-Amans
🔗 buff.ly/dPSaoNv
#EconSky #G7 #tax
In return for its support, the US secured a carve out for its companies.
🔍 But is this as straightforward a win for the Trump administration as it seems?
🖊️ Pascal Saint-Amans
🔗 buff.ly/dPSaoNv
#EconSky #G7 #tax
The implications of G7 agreement on the global minimum tax
Though the European Union might not like a ‘side-by-side’ global minimum tax system, it has little choice but to work with it for now
buff.ly
June 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🌍 The implications of G7 agreement on the global minimum tax
In return for its support, the US secured a carve out for its companies.
🔍 But is this as straightforward a win for the Trump administration as it seems?
🖊️ Pascal Saint-Amans
🔗 buff.ly/dPSaoNv
#EconSky #G7 #tax
In return for its support, the US secured a carve out for its companies.
🔍 But is this as straightforward a win for the Trump administration as it seems?
🖊️ Pascal Saint-Amans
🔗 buff.ly/dPSaoNv
#EconSky #G7 #tax
Glad to share some thoughts in @brusselstimes.com on the #Brussels Region’s growing fiscal troubles - what a credit downgrade could mean and the risks this poses for #debt management.
📖 www.brusselstimes.com/economics/16...
#Brussels #PublicFinance #Debt #Bruegel
📖 www.brusselstimes.com/economics/16...
#Brussels #PublicFinance #Debt #Bruegel
No government, no plan: Brussels braces for credit downgrade
An in-depth look at Brussels’ debt shows how a severe S&P downgrade Friday could trigger a cash crunch — and a constitutional showdown.
www.brusselstimes.com
June 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Glad to share some thoughts in @brusselstimes.com on the #Brussels Region’s growing fiscal troubles - what a credit downgrade could mean and the risks this poses for #debt management.
📖 www.brusselstimes.com/economics/16...
#Brussels #PublicFinance #Debt #Bruegel
📖 www.brusselstimes.com/economics/16...
#Brussels #PublicFinance #Debt #Bruegel
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The European Union’s defence spending laggards could be asked to pay more into the common budget. This new resource would underscore the EU’s commitment to collective security.
🖊️ Zsolt Darvas, @roeldom.bsky.social , @steinbacharmin.bsky.social & Pascal Saint-Amans #EconSky
🖊️ Zsolt Darvas, @roeldom.bsky.social , @steinbacharmin.bsky.social & Pascal Saint-Amans #EconSky
Boosting EU budget revenues with a defence spending shortfall levy
The European Union’s defence spending laggards could be asked to pay more into the common budget
www.bruegel.org
June 11, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The European Union’s defence spending laggards could be asked to pay more into the common budget. This new resource would underscore the EU’s commitment to collective security.
🖊️ Zsolt Darvas, @roeldom.bsky.social , @steinbacharmin.bsky.social & Pascal Saint-Amans #EconSky
🖊️ Zsolt Darvas, @roeldom.bsky.social , @steinbacharmin.bsky.social & Pascal Saint-Amans #EconSky
“As the #EU deepens its partnerships to secure critical #minerals, the situation in eastern #Congo highlights a stark dilemma: how to uphold its commitments to peace and democratic governance while navigating a global race for resources,” Dom told @euronews.com.
Critical raw materials set be be a key lever in global trade war
As global trade tensions intensify, the increasing demand for elements from the lesser known corners of the periodic table is making them an increasingly important piece on the new geopolitical chess ...
www.euronews.com
April 24, 2025 at 6:55 AM
“As the #EU deepens its partnerships to secure critical #minerals, the situation in eastern #Congo highlights a stark dilemma: how to uphold its commitments to peace and democratic governance while navigating a global race for resources,” Dom told @euronews.com.
🚨 Paper alert 🚨
𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 #𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀?
Pierre Bachas, @annebrockmeyer.bsky.social, Camille Semelet and I analyze firm-level 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 to explore how effective tax rates vary across firm size.
What do we find?
Read more 👇 (1/n)
𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 #𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀?
Pierre Bachas, @annebrockmeyer.bsky.social, Camille Semelet and I analyze firm-level 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 to explore how effective tax rates vary across firm size.
What do we find?
Read more 👇 (1/n)
Effective Tax Rates, Firm Size and the Global Minimum Tax
This paper documents new facts on corporate taxation and the revenue potential of corporate minimum taxes, leveraging firm-level tax returns from 16 countries. First, .
documents.worldbank.org
April 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🚨 Paper alert 🚨
𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 #𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀?
Pierre Bachas, @annebrockmeyer.bsky.social, Camille Semelet and I analyze firm-level 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 to explore how effective tax rates vary across firm size.
What do we find?
Read more 👇 (1/n)
𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 #𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀?
Pierre Bachas, @annebrockmeyer.bsky.social, Camille Semelet and I analyze firm-level 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 to explore how effective tax rates vary across firm size.
What do we find?
Read more 👇 (1/n)
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📊 Chart of the week: defence expenditure in 2024 and capital city distance to Moscow, European NATO countries 🪖
🖊️ By @guntramwolff.bsky.social @steinbacharmin.bsky.social and @jzettelmeyer.bsky.social
🔗 Policy Brief here: buff.ly/4TTXiYf
🖊️ By @guntramwolff.bsky.social @steinbacharmin.bsky.social and @jzettelmeyer.bsky.social
🔗 Policy Brief here: buff.ly/4TTXiYf
April 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
📊 Chart of the week: defence expenditure in 2024 and capital city distance to Moscow, European NATO countries 🪖
🖊️ By @guntramwolff.bsky.social @steinbacharmin.bsky.social and @jzettelmeyer.bsky.social
🔗 Policy Brief here: buff.ly/4TTXiYf
🖊️ By @guntramwolff.bsky.social @steinbacharmin.bsky.social and @jzettelmeyer.bsky.social
🔗 Policy Brief here: buff.ly/4TTXiYf
“The reason VAT is accepted by the World Trade Organization is precisely because it isn’t discriminatory,” said Dom.
www.wsj.com/economy/glob...
www.wsj.com/economy/glob...
What Is VAT? The Tax Trump Hates and the Rest of the World Won’t Give Up
Value-added taxes, which the president says discriminate against U.S. exporters, fund a large share of government budgets in many countries.
www.wsj.com
April 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
“The reason VAT is accepted by the World Trade Organization is precisely because it isn’t discriminatory,” said Dom.
www.wsj.com/economy/glob...
www.wsj.com/economy/glob...
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➡️ Prospects for reducing sovereign debt while tackling ongoing crises
Join the discussion with @jzettelmeyer.bsky.social @roeldom.bsky.social and other
discussants!
#EconSky
https://buff.ly/3QyxBRd
➡️ Prospects for reducing sovereign debt while tackling ongoing crises
Join the discussion with @jzettelmeyer.bsky.social @roeldom.bsky.social and other
discussants!
#EconSky
https://buff.ly/3QyxBRd
February 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
🗓️ Save the date
➡️ Prospects for reducing sovereign debt while tackling ongoing crises
Join the discussion with @jzettelmeyer.bsky.social @roeldom.bsky.social and other
discussants!
#EconSky
https://buff.ly/3QyxBRd
➡️ Prospects for reducing sovereign debt while tackling ongoing crises
Join the discussion with @jzettelmeyer.bsky.social @roeldom.bsky.social and other
discussants!
#EconSky
https://buff.ly/3QyxBRd
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There are two scenarios: EU countries cooperating: in that case, they can agree to re-label stuff and use the port with lowest tariffs. German companies, for example, can open subsidiaries in Netherland and export from there if Germany subject to tariff and NL not. or other scenario:
The real fun begins if Trump imposes tariffs on some EU countries but not others. Potentially deeply divisive for Europeans (who will say "you can't do that!" even as Trump does it)
Breaking news: A senior White House official has said tariffs will be imposed on a 'country by country' basis following an examination, and beginning with the countries that the US has the highest trade deficit with.
Follow live updates: www.ft.com/content/bcc6...
Follow live updates: www.ft.com/content/bcc6...
February 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
There are two scenarios: EU countries cooperating: in that case, they can agree to re-label stuff and use the port with lowest tariffs. German companies, for example, can open subsidiaries in Netherland and export from there if Germany subject to tariff and NL not. or other scenario:
Reposted by Roel Dom
To respond to Trump's all-out attack, Europe must overcome 2 obstacles: its small size and large diversity. In this piece with O. #Blanchard, we claim that it should build coalitions of the willing. We explore 3 cases: climate action, trade and corporate taxation.
www.bruegel.org/analysis/eur...
www.bruegel.org/analysis/eur...
Europe’s challenge and opportunity: building coalitions of the willing
The European Union should take the lead in convening alliances of countries to counteract threats to the global order
www.bruegel.org
February 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
To respond to Trump's all-out attack, Europe must overcome 2 obstacles: its small size and large diversity. In this piece with O. #Blanchard, we claim that it should build coalitions of the willing. We explore 3 cases: climate action, trade and corporate taxation.
www.bruegel.org/analysis/eur...
www.bruegel.org/analysis/eur...
The crisis in the #DRC creates an uncomfortable challenge for the #EU.
I argue that despite its critical mineral interests, the EU should be strict on #Rwanda to maintain credibility and encourage conflict de-escalation 👇
I argue that despite its critical mineral interests, the EU should be strict on #Rwanda to maintain credibility and encourage conflict de-escalation 👇
⚠️ DRC crisis: can the EU's strategic interests be reconciled with its development goals? 🕊️
This First glance by @roeldom.bsky.social analyses the actions that the EU can take to balance the trade-offs between its geoeconomic and development objectives.
#EconSky
🔗 https://buff.ly/4jDzx8p
This First glance by @roeldom.bsky.social analyses the actions that the EU can take to balance the trade-offs between its geoeconomic and development objectives.
#EconSky
🔗 https://buff.ly/4jDzx8p
February 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Looking for economists to follow on #econsky? Look no further, find Bruegel researchers in our official starter pack!
go.bsky.app/TMvo4JP
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December 3, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Looking for economists to follow on #econsky? Look no further, find Bruegel researchers in our official starter pack!
go.bsky.app/TMvo4JP
go.bsky.app/TMvo4JP
I am thrilled to announce that I have joined @bruegel.bsky.social as an 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁 and 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄! 🎉
I will be diving into (European) economic issues, with a particular focus on hashtag #tax policy.
Very excited to be part of such a brilliant team!
I will be diving into (European) economic issues, with a particular focus on hashtag #tax policy.
Very excited to be part of such a brilliant team!
December 2, 2024 at 3:17 PM
I am thrilled to announce that I have joined @bruegel.bsky.social as an 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁 and 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄! 🎉
I will be diving into (European) economic issues, with a particular focus on hashtag #tax policy.
Very excited to be part of such a brilliant team!
I will be diving into (European) economic issues, with a particular focus on hashtag #tax policy.
Very excited to be part of such a brilliant team!
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Hello, Bluesky!
Bruegel is here, ready to explore the big questions of economic policy.
Let’s connect!
Bruegel is here, ready to explore the big questions of economic policy.
Let’s connect!
December 2, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Hello, Bluesky!
Bruegel is here, ready to explore the big questions of economic policy.
Let’s connect!
Bruegel is here, ready to explore the big questions of economic policy.
Let’s connect!
Trump win puts global corporate #tax deal ‘in peril’
#InternationalTax #Pillar2
www.ft.com/content/75cd...
#InternationalTax #Pillar2
www.ft.com/content/75cd...
Trump win puts global corporate tax deal ‘in peril’
Experts believe that countries will now be unlikely to apply rules over fears of retaliation from Trump-led administration
www.ft.com
November 10, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Trump win puts global corporate #tax deal ‘in peril’
#InternationalTax #Pillar2
www.ft.com/content/75cd...
#InternationalTax #Pillar2
www.ft.com/content/75cd...
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A good reminder that sin taxes can be good at raising revenue or changing behavior, but in the long run they cannot be both of these things
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
Sin taxes are suffering from a shortage of sinners
Governments across the rich world are looking for alternatives
www.economist.com
November 4, 2024 at 7:43 AM
A good reminder that sin taxes can be good at raising revenue or changing behavior, but in the long run they cannot be both of these things
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
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Our World in Data now has an account on Bluesky! Follow us here:
@ourworldindata.bsky.social
@ourworldindata.bsky.social
October 11, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Our World in Data now has an account on Bluesky! Follow us here:
@ourworldindata.bsky.social
@ourworldindata.bsky.social
Rewatching this as I am preparing my lectures for this Fall. Rosling's message remains highly relevant 📊.
RIP Hans Rosling.
RIP Hans Rosling.
How not to be ignorant about the world | Hans and Ola Rosling
YouTube video by TED
www.youtube.com
August 19, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Rewatching this as I am preparing my lectures for this Fall. Rosling's message remains highly relevant 📊.
RIP Hans Rosling.
RIP Hans Rosling.
January 8, 2024 at 7:16 PM
RT/ Geen #graaiflatie in België, dat wisten we al. De #winstmarges van ondernemingen dalen. In de jaren voor de kostencrisis waren ze wel veel sterker toegenomen dan in andere landen. Vooral door de #loonkostenmatiging. Lees hier meer 👇
@NBB_BNB_NL
@NBB_BNB_NL
De evolutie van de winstmarges van bedrijven en inflatie
www.nbb.be
November 14, 2023 at 1:59 PM
RT/ Geen #graaiflatie in België, dat wisten we al. De #winstmarges van ondernemingen dalen. In de jaren voor de kostencrisis waren ze wel veel sterker toegenomen dan in andere landen. Vooral door de #loonkostenmatiging. Lees hier meer 👇
@NBB_BNB_NL
@NBB_BNB_NL