Guntram Wolff
Guntram Wolff is an influential economist and policy expert known for his work on European economic policy and his role as the director of the Bruegel think tank. He has contributed to various studies addressing economic challenges faced by the European Union, including defense spending and the financial implications of geopolitical tensions. Recently, he has been in the news for discussing the feasibility of sustaining European defense costs in light of ongoing conflicts, highlighting the need for better coordination among EU member states.
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Guntram Wolff analyzes the implications of a toll for Hormuz.
An der Strasse von Hormuz etabliert sich gerade ein neues Bezahlsystem
Switzerland· 2026-05-31
Guntram Wolff is a public policy scholar who emphasized the need for the EU to develop a military strategy.
Europe may have just 20 days to avert the irreparable. There are still things it can do – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-12
Guntram Wolff highlighted the poor condition of the Bundeswehr due to years of reduced defense spending.
Karas Ukrainoje. Rusija surengė dar vieną įžūlią provokaciją prie sienos su Estija
Lithuania· 2025-11-03
Guntram Wolff discusses the poor condition of the Bundeswehr due to years of reduced defense spending.
„The Telegraph“: Vokietija „ginkluojasi iki dantų“ – siekia sukurti galingiausią kariuomenę EuropojeLithuania· 2025-11-02Guntram Wolff is a think-tank expert who commented on Macron's declining authority due to unrest in France.
Auswirkungen auf EU, Budget und NatoSwitzerland· 2025-09-09
Guntram Wolff, a senior fellow at Bruegel, suggested that EU NATO members could choose not to increase their defense spending.
NATO has promised a spending blitz. Can its European members afford it?
United States· 2025-07-21
Guntram Wolff expressed optimism that European countries will make significant progress in reducing their technological dependence on the United States.
Dilema Europeu: construir sua indústria militar ou depender dos EUA? Veja tudo que envolve a decisão
Liechtenstein· 2025-07-07
Guntram Wolff is a senior fellow at the Bruegel Institute who commented on the challenges of meeting NATO's defense spending goals.
NATO je dodvoravanjem Trampu kupio vrijeme
Montenegro· 2025-06-27
Guntram Wolff is a senior fellow at the thinktank Bruegel who discussed the costs of developing fighter jets.
Armed by America: how Europe’s militaries depend on the US – a visual analysis | Arms trade
United Kingdom· 2025-06-24
Guntram Wolff, a professor at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, discusses the potential for utilizing unused capacities in the automotive industry for the defense sector.
Vom Autoland zum Panzerland? Die deutsche Rüstungsindustrie boomtSwitzerland· 2025-04-14
Guntram Wolff co-authored a study on European rearmament governance and financing.
Difesa, Giorgetti: «Meglio aspettare vertice Nato. L’obiettivo? Il 2% di spesa senza clausola di salvaguardia»
Italy· 2025-04-12
Guntram Wolff collaborates with Juan Mejino-Lopez on the economic analysis of military expenditures.
Arsenali, perché l'Europa parte svantaggiata: un tank tedesco costa 29 milioni di euro, uno cinese appena 2,3 milioniItaly· 2025-03-20
Guntram Wolff argues that investing in defense now will prevent greater problems for future generations.
Wiederaufrüstung Europas für 800 Milliarden Euro NZZ GeopolitikSwitzerland· 2025-03-19Guntram Wolff commented that the change in U.S. policy towards Europe is fundamental and the largest since World War II.
Châu Âu tìm cách tự dựng 'ô an ninh' nếu thiếu Mỹ
Vietnam· 2025-03-14
Guntram Wolff, a professor and one of the authors of the study, stated that the financial burden is manageable in relation to the EU's economic strength.
Så ska Europa klara sitt försvar utan USA
Sweden· 2025-03-05
Guntram Wolff is a co-author of a study discussing the economic feasibility of European defense.
França e Reino Unido dão primeiros passos para criar força europeia de paz na Ucrânia | Europa
Portugal· 2025-02-21