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Technology and economics

CBDC. Composition image of the Think20 India, the official Engagement Group of the G20 or the Group of Twenty
Technology and economics Analyses

Improving G20+ Monetary Cooperation in the Era of CBDCs

This brief calls on the G20 to provide expertise for countries trying to design their CBDCs and help smoothen interoperability aspects.

By Miguel Otero Iglesias, Haihong Gao, Agustín González-Agote, Ming Zhang
02 Aug 2023 //
18 mins Reading time
Advertising for gold, dollar, euro, and peso exchange on Veroes and Avenida Urdaneta in Caracas, Venezuela
Latin America Experts Comments

The global depreciation of the US dollar and the loss of competitiveness in Latin America: a temporary or a lasting phenomenon?

We are facing a systemic phenomenon of loss of value of the US dollar and the loss of competitiveness in emerging and advanced countries.

By Ernesto Talvi, Sofía Harguindeguy
27 Jul 2023 //
5 mins Reading time
TikTok logo statue with mobile video projections at the VidCon 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center (USA)
Technology and economics Analyses

The TikTok controversy: its impact on international security

The potential impact of TikTok on Western security has raised concerns regarding potential interference by the Chinese government.

By Gloria Sicilia Lozano
26 Jul 2023 //
14 mins Reading time
Spain’s presidency of the Council of the EU. Flags of the European Union and Spain
International Security Analyses

Ten principles for Spain’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2023

Spain should approach the EU Council presidency as a country project and use it to improve its influence and image.

By Real Instituto Elcano
24 Jul 2023 //
32 mins Reading time
A group of workers inside an apple processing company in Bergamo, Italy. Europe
Future of Europe Analyses

Reindustrialising Europe: synergies of the Single Market

This policy paper offers guidelines for a European industrial policy that recognises the challenges faced by Europe and how solve them.

By Michele Chang
17 Jul 2023 //
16 mins Reading time
Future of Europe Videos

Building alliances for a more resilient European economy

Despite the most pessimistic forecasts, the EU economy is resisting the impact of the Russian war against Ukraine much better than expected.

By Real Instituto Elcano
07 Jul 2023 //
56 MIN Reading time
Computer servers and racks in a grey building that function as a data warehouse
Technology and economics Working Papers

Geopolitical aspects of the EU’s Data Strategy

The European Union is developing an increasing package to address the governance of data globally speaking.

By Raquel Jorge Ricart
04 Jul 2023 //
32 mins Reading time
European Union and Indian flags.
Future of Europe Experts Comments

EU and India prepare for an era of geoeconomic competition

The first ministerial meeting of the Trade and Technology Council marks a milestone in the development of ties between the EU and India.

By Patrizia Cogo Morales
30 Jun 2023 //
5 mins Reading time
Vladis Dombrovskis and Paolo Gentiloni during the press conference on the review of the EU economic governance framework, 4 April 2023.
Technology and economics Analyses

An insufficient reform of the EU’s fiscal rules

This paper analyses the advantages and disadvantages of the EU Commission’s legislative proposal to reform the EU fiscal rules.

By Enrique Feás
19 Jun 2023 //
12 mins Reading time

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Signing ceremony for the Mercosur-EU agreement in Asunción, Paraguay (17/01/2026). On stage, raising their hands together, from left to right: José Raúl Mulino, President of Panama; Rodrigo Paz, President of Bolivia; Antonio Costa, President of the European Council; Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission; Santiago Peña, President of Paraguay; Javier Milei, President of Argentina; Yamandú Orsi, President of Uruguay; and Mauro Vieira, Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Behind them, a table bearing the words “Presidencia Pro Tempore Paraguay 2026” (Paraguay Pro Tempore Presidency 2026) displays some of the flags of the signatory countries and, further back, a screen bearing the words “Signing ceremony: Association between Mercosur and the European Union”, framed by the flags of Mercosur and the European Union.

The EU-Mercosur agreement: historic and foundational

January 23, 2026

El Palito oil refinery in Puerto Cabello (Carabobo State, Venezuela). The image shows multiple oil distillation towers, furnaces and many interconnected piping systems for processing. In the background, the sky is clear with a few clouds.

Venezuela’s oil: evolution, scenarios and international repercussions

January 22, 2026

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Upsides and downsides as Spain’s population reaches 50 million

January 20, 2026

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