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Heather Grabbe
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Political economy of climate and nature at Bruegel. Visiting Professor at University College London. Brussels geek.

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Heather Grabbe is Senior Fellow at the think-tank Bruegel in Brussels, Belgium. Since 2021, she is Visiting Professor at University College London and at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. She was previously the director of the Open Society European Policy Institute. .. more

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Bruegel @bruegel.org · 9d
⚠️ #Venezuela: the upending of values and another warning to Europe

🌎 If the events of this weekend were a warning, will Europe heed it?

🗨️ Read the First Glance by @aligarciaherrero.bsky.social: buff.ly/1pXFxpv
#EconSky
Venezuela: the upending of values and another warning to Europe
Trump's brazen attack on Venezuela presents challenges for China – and opportunities
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Intereconomics @intereconomics.bsky.social · 26d
The EU’s agendas for economic security, strategic autonomy and competitiveness would benefit from stronger circularity, most notably through eco-design, improved recovery of materials for secondary use and innovation, writes @heathergrabbe.bsky.social. Read here www.intereconomics.eu/contents/yea...
Resource Productivity: Europe’s Overlooked Route to Economic Security
Intereconomics is an academic journal that publishes articles by experts on current economic and social policy issues affecting Europe.
www.intereconomics.eu

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Ruth Deyermond @ruthdeyermond.bsky.social · 27d
On both right and left, there's anger about the recent assessments of Russia's threat to the UK and the rest of Europe, and about the need for us to prepare to meet it. There's a lot I could say here (as my students know), but most of it boils down to two things. 🧵

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Bruegel @bruegel.org · Dec 6

➕ A bigger Single Market before enlargement: how to integrate the Western Balkans ahead of accession
W/ @heathergrabbe.bsky.social, Slavo Radošević, Valentina Superti & Nina Vujanović
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A bigger Single Market before enlargement: how to integrate the Western Balkans ahead of accession
Can the region capitalise on the momentum to overcome its region-specific hurdles?
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Bruegel @bruegel.org · Nov 27
🌳 The European Parliament votes for a second delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation

⚠️ But what are the costs to the EU of dragging its feet on #deforestation?

💡 Read @heathergrabbe.bsky.social 's piece for a breakdown:
🔗 www.bruegel.org/first-glance...
#EconSky

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Bruegel @bruegel.org · Nov 17
❓A bigger Single Market before enlargement: how to integrate the Western Balkans ahead of accession
🗓️3 December 2025 13:00-14:00

W/ @heathergrabbe.bsky.social, Gert Jan Koopman, Slavo Radošević & Nina Vujanović

Funded by the Open Society Foundations-Western Balkans

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Nov 16
🤔 Curious about the prospects for EU enlargement?

Join Anand Menon, @sebastienmaillard.bsky.social, Heather Grabbe & Prof John O Brennan as they discuss the 2025 enlargment package

💻 Online
📆 Tues 18 Nov, 1pm GMT

https://ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ukice-lunch-hour-the-prospects-for-eu-enlargement/
UKICE Lunch Hour: The prospects for EU enlargement - UK in a changing Europe
On 4 November, the EU is set to present its 2025 enlargement package. Join our expert panel as they discuss the package and the prospects for EU enlargement.
ukandeu.ac.uk

Reposted by Heather Grabbe, Iikka Korhonen

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Bruegel @bruegel.org · Nov 15
🌐 The 21st century #economic consensus: rethinking policy and strategy
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🎤 w/ @heathergrabbe.bsky.social, Sara Hagemann, Andrés Velasco & @jzettelmeyer.bsky.social
The 21st century economic consensus: rethinking policy and strategy
How can Europe renew its economic and political vision in a fragmented global order?
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Bruegel @bruegel.org · Nov 14
❓A bigger Single Market before enlargement: how to integrate the Western Balkans ahead of accession
🗓️3 December 2025 13:00-14:00

W/ @heathergrabbe.bsky.social, Gert Jan Koopman, Slavo Radošević & Nina Vujanović

Funded by the Open Society Foundations-Western Balkans

🔗Sign up: buff.ly/M8PgcKl

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Bruegel @bruegel.org · Nov 12
🔴 LIVE NOW: The 21st century economic consensus: rethinking policy and strategy
⌚ 11:15-12:30 CET

How can Europe renew its economic and political vision in a fragmented global order? w/ @heathergrabbe.bsky.social, Sara Hagemann, Andrés Velasco & @jzettelmeyer.bsky.social

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Reposted by Heather Grabbe, Anand Menon, Sarah Hall

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Nov 4
🇪🇺 Today, the EU Enlargement Summit convenes in Brussels 🇪🇺

To dissect the details of it all, join @anandmenon.bsky.social, @sebastienmaillard.bsky.social, @heathergrabbe.bsky.social & @jobmaynooth.bsky.social

💻 Online
📆 Tues 18 Nov, 1pm GMT

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UKICE Lunch Hour: The prospects for EU enlargement - UK in a changing Europe
On 4 November, the EU is set to present its 2025 enlargement package. Join our expert panel as they discuss the package and the prospects for EU enlargement.
ukandeu.ac.uk

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Bruegel @bruegel.org · Oct 19
🌍 Climate, data and complacency:
Why economists need to take the costs of climate change more seriously @heathergrabbe.bsky.social & @guntramwolff.bsky.social in conversation w/ @rebeccawire.bsky.social
🎙️ Listen to the podcast: buff.ly/MbfbRul

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Centre for European Reform @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social · Oct 17
Our third panel at #TheBodrumRT with @edamorg.bsky.social looked at “The green transition with a perspective from the Global South” with Ignacio García Bercero @bruegel.org, @dorameredith.bsky.social, @mohancraja.bsky.social and Dinna Prapto Raharja, chaired by @heathergrabbe.bsky.social

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Bruegel @bruegel.org · Oct 15
🎙️ Climate, data and complacency 🌍

@rebeccawire.bsky.social discusses the cost of climate change with @heathergrabbe.bsky.social & @guntramwolff.bsky.social, highlighting the ways in which it will affect insurance, housing and GDP. #EconSky

👂 Listen to the podcast:
Climate, data and complacency
Why economists need to take the costs of climate change more seriously
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The Europaeum @europaeum.bsky.social · Oct 14
@heathergrabbe.bsky.social @bruegel.org noted vdL excelled at crisis response in her 1st term, (largely) maintaining unity on 🇺🇦. But it’s unclear this will last for broader strategy on security or budget. Her leadership style & the Commission’s structure may not suit long-term policymaking.

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Bruegel @bruegel.org · Oct 2
▶️ Live now! Investment in enlargement: a conversation with Odile Renaud-Basso
⏱️ 13:00-14:00 CET

A fireside chat with @heathergrabbe.bsky.social and @odilerenaudbasso.bsky.social
on investment, reform, support for Ukraine and candidate countries for EU enlargement

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Investment in enlargement: a conversation with Odile Renaud-Basso
How can investment, reform, and support for Ukraine and other EU candidate countries shape the future of EU enlargement?
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Bruegel @bruegel.org · Aug 27
🌐 Bruegel Annual Meetings: Multilateralism, nationalism and the future of international order
📆 3 September | 14:00-15:00 CET

🗣️ heathergrabbe.bsky.social, André Sapir (Bruegel), Pascal Lamy parispeaceforum.bsky.social & Gérard Roland ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social

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Heather Grabbe @heathergrabbe.bsky.social · Aug 18
Don’t distract the hedgehog from eating slugs!

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Bruegel @bruegel.org · Aug 4
🌎️Bruegel Annual Meetings: Multilateralism, nationalism and the future of international order
📅3 September | 14:00-15:00 CET

🗣️ @heathergrabbe.bsky.social & André Sapir will cross-interview Pascal Lamy @parispeaceforum.bsky.social & Gérard Roland @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social

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Pieter Bruegel @pbruegel.bsky.social · Dec 6
Armed Three Master with Daedalus and Icarus in the Sky https://www.wikiart.org/en/pieter-bruegel-the-elder/armed-three-master-with-daedalus-and-icarus-in-the-sky-1562
Armed Three Master with Daedalus and Icarus in the Sky

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Pieter Bruegel @pbruegel.bsky.social · Dec 6
Envy https://www.wikiart.org/en/pieter-bruegel-the-elder/envy
Envy

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Pieter Bruegel @pbruegel.bsky.social · Dec 12
Children's Games https://www.wikiart.org/en/pieter-bruegel-the-elder/children-s-games-1560
Children's Games

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Cecilia Trasi @ctrasi.bsky.social · Dec 11
🆕 Latest @bruegel.bsky.social analysis on Northvolt and the lessons for the Clean Industrial Deal. Key takeaways:

1️⃣ Align ambition with innovation realities
2️⃣ Strategic partnerships with other countries
3️⃣ Ambition must meet execution with strong framework conditions

www.bruegel.org/analysis/nor...
Northvolt’s struggles: a cautionary tale for the EU Clean Industrial Deal
In designing a new industrial policy, the European Commission should reflect on the troubles of the Swedish battery maker
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · Apr 3
But did the penguin say thank you
mjgault.bsky.social Matthew Gault @mjgault.bsky.social · Apr 3
deals are being made every day

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Bruegel @bruegel.org · Jul 12
🎥 ICYMI: EU Nature Restoration Law: How can EU countries restore ecosystems while balancing budgets?

Rewatch the event on EU Nature Restoration Law with @heathergrabbe.bsky.social, Friederike Erxleben, Camille Mehlbaum & Dirk Schoenmaker.

🔗https://buff.ly/Z2pRyC2

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Bruegel @bruegel.org · Jul 9
🌳 LIVE NOW: EU Nature Restoration Law: How can EU countries restore ecosystems while balancing budgets?
📅 13:00-14:00 CET

On the EU Nature Restoration Law and national budgets. Joining us: @heathergrabbe.bsky.social, Friederike Erxleben, Camille Mehlbaum & Dirk Schoenmaker.

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EU Nature Restoration Law: How can EU countries restore ecosystems while balancing budgets?
What are the pathways to manage trade-offs?
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Bruegel @bruegel.org · Jul 9
🌲 Nature markets: how can credits and shares provide durable, additional finance?

💭 Can the Commission succeed in making #nature credits a genuine driver of positive change, and not another avenue for greenwashing?

🖋️ By Anna Fiore and @heathergrabbe.bsky.social
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#EconSky
Nature markets: how can credits and shares provide durable, additional finance?
Nature markets can boost conservation funding, but strong standards and public support are vital for lasting, equitable ecological benefits
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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · Jun 23
Trade Britannia? www.piie.com/events/2025/...
Trade Britannia?
The United Kingdom just concluded trade deals in May with India, the United States, and the European Union. It was thus the first country to make a deal with the Trump administration. The UK also rece...
www.piie.com

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Cecilia Malmström @ceciliamalmstrom.bsky.social · Jun 6
Trade Britannia? www.piie.com/events/2025/...
With @davidheniguk.bsky.social and @heathergrabbe.bsky.social
Trade Britannia?
The United Kingdom just concluded trade deals in May with India, the United States, and the European Union. It was thus the first country to make a deal with the Trump administration. The UK also rece...
www.piie.com

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Bruegel @bruegel.org · Jun 5
♻️EU Green Week 2025

Theme: how to put circularity at the centre of Europe's economic transition.
💭 What intersections will be critical to developing a just and competitive transition?

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🖊️ Edited by @heathergrabbe.bsky.social‬ and @tagliapietra.bsky.social‬
#EconSky
Green intersections: the global embedding of climate change in policy
Improving economic policy
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