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wiiw @wiiw.ac.at · 13d

👉 Explore the full results at geoii.eu and join our online launch event on 1 October, 14:00–15:30 CEST here:
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The Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index

Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index analyzes evolving trade/investment ties between EU, US, China, Russia 2010-2023 #geoeconomics

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wiiw @wiiw.ac.at · 13d

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
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The Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index

Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index analyzes evolving trade/investment ties between EU, US, China, Russia 2010-2023 #geoeconomics

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wiiw @wiiw.ac.at · 13d

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 🇨🇳, 🇷🇺, 🇺🇸.
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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...

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wiiw @wiiw.ac.at · 23d

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

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Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES) @aies.at · 15d

📢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

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · Jul 28

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...

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...

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · Jul 10

Australia meets Austria on 20 July 2025 at 11:00 @Musikverein 🦘🦘🦘
www.musikverein.at/konzert/?id=...

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · Jun 30

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...

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · Jun 25

“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...

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

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · May 31

A pessimistic take on AI's effect on white collar labour markets in the short run...
www.axios.com/2025/05/28/a...

Behind the Curtain: Top AI CEO foresees white-collar bloodbath

Hardly anyone is paying attention.

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · May 30

One step closer to a Mar-a-Lago Accord...
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

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · May 30

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...

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · May 29

The choice of the European flag design was made wisely, from a vexillological point of view:

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · May 29

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · May 29

The true "Liberation Day"

CNN @cnn.com · May 28

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

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · May 25

“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

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

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · May 23

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…

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · May 15

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-...

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...

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · May 21

You want to know more about @wiiw.ac.at ? Check out our 2024 online annual report - particularly the highlights section...

wiiw @wiiw.ac.at · 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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wiiw @wiiw.ac.at · 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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wiiw @wiiw.ac.at · May 20

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

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · May 15

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-...

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

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Research Center for the History of Transformations @recetvienna.bsky.social · Apr 28

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.

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · May 13

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: 👇👇👇
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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?

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Mario Holzner @marioholzner.bsky.social · May 6

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 👇👇
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Spring Seminar 2025: Growing Cities vs. Shrinking Countryside in Central Europe (event)

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