Managing the What Ifs: Europe, China and world trade

In a world of increasing uncertainties, the European Union’s need
to protect itself from new shocks is on the rise.
Pandemic-related supply disruptions,  the energy crisis
provoked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and economic coercion
coming from China have all shown that the EU needs to do more to
prepare itself for what may come. But how should Europe de-risk
its external relationships without foregoing the benefits of
trade? Rebecca Christie talks to Bruegel Director Jeromin
Zettelmeyer and CEPR President Beatrice Weder di Mauro about
their new report, “Paris Report 2: Europe’s Economic
Security”.

Relevant publications:


Pisani-Ferry, J, B Weder Di Mauro and J Zettelmeyer (eds)
(2024), ‘Paris Report 2: Europe's Economic Security‘, CEPR Press,
Paris & London

Pisani-Ferry, J., B. Weder di Mauro and J. Zettelmeyer (2024)
‘How to de-risk: European economic security in a world of
interdependence’, Policy Brief 07/2024, Bruegel