ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Silvia Merler

Silvia Merler is a research associate at Algebris Investments, where she is responsible for internal ESG research and head of research for the Algebris Policy & Research Forum. Prior to that, Silvia served as Affiliate Fellow at Bruegel and as economic analyst at the European Commission’s DG ECFIN.

POSTS BY Silvia Merler

27 November 2020

Beyond the Veto of the EU Recovery Fund

Poland and Hungary are threatening to block the EU’s €750 billion budget for the next five years. On the verge of taking the biggest step towards closer economic integration to date, the EU should not compromise on the rule of law. To call Poland and Hungary’s bluff, it needs to hold its ground and present a credible plan B. There are three options for an outside recovery instrument worth considering. Continue reading >>