Joaquin Almunia

There was a downward risk presented by the evolution of oil prices and this risk has materialized in the last read more

There was a downward risk presented by the evolution of oil prices and this risk has materialized in the last month.

We have to develop a market mechanism and to try to diversify our energy sources.

We have to develop a market mechanism and to try to diversify our energy sources.

Throwing sand into the wheels of deeper international economic integration in order to reduce adjustment costs, as contemplated by some, read more

Throwing sand into the wheels of deeper international economic integration in order to reduce adjustment costs, as contemplated by some, is not an attractive option.

Upon closer inspection many of the allegedly negative implications of rising international trade and investment for jobs, wages and living read more

Upon closer inspection many of the allegedly negative implications of rising international trade and investment for jobs, wages and living standards are belied by the evidence,

After the revision last year, I think from the political point of view the commission and the ministers have learned read more

After the revision last year, I think from the political point of view the commission and the ministers have learned a lot about the importance of establishing good dialogue channels to avoid these kinds of conflicts.