News & Opinions
Can the Western Balkans benefit from near-shoring? - 28 May 2021
Watch the presentation of our new study, which argued that countries must take decisive policy steps to maximise the potential gains. read more
COVID-19 took a heavy toll on labour demand in Austria - 26 May 2021
During the pandemic, labour demand fell in all industries except for the IT, Internet and telecommunications industry. read more
The case for patent suspension - 17 May 2021
Plans to waive patents for vaccines demonstrate the pandemic’s potential to create lasting positive change. read more
India’s Covid Crisis in the global context - 14 May 2021
Watch the panel discussion with prominent experts from India and abroad read more
wiiw Spring Seminar 2021: Brave New World? - 11 May 2021
The economic and political challenges facing Eastern Europe after COVID-19 read more
Just released: First data update for 2020 - 06 May 2021
The first main macroeconomic indicators for 2020 are now available for 23 CESEE countries in the wiiw Annual Database. read more
Snap elections in Bulgaria as a result of political stalemate - 06 May 2021
It is far from clear whether the upcoming elections will produce a stable government. read more
Economist Olga Pindyuk wins the Consensus Economics 2020 Forecast Accuracy Award for Ukraine - 04 May 2021
We proudly announce that Olga Pindyuk’s monthly forecasts of GDP growth and consumer prices for Ukraine proved to be the most accurate ones in 2020. read more
On the brink of economic collapse, Iran is forced to reach a deal in Vienna - 27 Apr 2021
Its failing economy has brought the Islamic Republic back to the negotiating table. Only a return to the nuclear agreement of 2015 can ease the pressure of sanctions and avoid an uprising. read more
wiiw is hiring an ECONOMIST specialised in European Economic Policy - 19 Apr 2021
The candidate should widen our expertise in the political economy of the European Union and acquire research projects. read more