# Interviews

Towards a new global trade regime: reform of the WTO

Since she took office, the World Trade Organisation’s new Director-General operated amidst a pandemic. What challenges did the WTO face in this tumultuous geopolitical environment? My conversation with Ngozi Okonjo...

2nd September 2021 by Guntram Wolff 353 views

# podcast

Environmental, societal and governance criteria: hit or miss?

Sustainable investing is gaining in popularity as socially conscious clients consider environmental, societal and governance (ESG) criteria when deciding on potential investment. As a result, the financial world is offer...

31st August 2021 by Guntram Wolff 1105 views

# Blog

How much investment do we need to reach net zero?

To become climate neutral by mid-century, the European Union and other major economies must substantially reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during this decade. The EU aims to reduce its emissions by 55 percent ...

25th August 2021 by Guntram Wolff 1250 views

# Interviews

Interview in Repubblica on inflation, Covid and the green transition

the full page interview is here. 9 August 2021...

10th August 2021 by Guntram Wolff 544 views

# Blog, Interviews

Increasing the global capacity for essential medical supplies: Europe remains key

Versions of this piece were originally published in Caixin, Capital.bg, El País, Il Sole 24 Ore, Le Grand Continent, Helsingin Sanomat Nikkei Veritas and Rzeczpospolita. The COVID-19 pandemic is nowhere near its end at a...

22nd July 2021 by Guntram Wolff 1252 views

# podcast

A fitting plan for the European Green Deal?

On 14 July, the European Commission finally announced a large package of measures that will make the EU the first mover in the race limit global warming, with measures targeting all sectors in a deepening and broadening ...

15th July 2021 by Guntram Wolff 929 views

# podcast

What should public spending look like?

Here’s what’s clear: public spending is on the rise. Public expenditure ratios have quadrupled since 1870, and increased even more in the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Is that good or bad? What does responsible public spendi...

14th July 2021 by Guntram Wolff 736 views

# Publications

A global deal for our pandemic age

Report of the G20 High Level Independent Panel on Financing the Global Commons for Pandemic Preparedness and Response The report can be downloaded here: www.pandemic-financing.org...

9th July 2021 by Guntram Wolff 660 views