23 Quotes by Katinka Barysch

The perception is that foreign investment is not good for jobs.

But for the Europeans, it is also important to maintain their good ties with the Russians and the Chinese. The cooperation or the lack of obstruction you see from Russia and China at the moment is from the fact that the Europeans gained credibility in the past by going down the negotiations path.

I don't think so. Every country is under pressure to defend their national interest.

What Merkel is trying to do is to restore to some extent that balancing function within Europe and between Europe and the U.S..

It is a proxy battle for a more flexible employment model versus what the French like to call a social model for Europe.

That episode reinforces the message that, yes, now we have 10 new members who are willing to fight for their interests.

I would look at economic policy trends here -- quite clearly growing state control seems to have some kind of impact on output development.

Merkel is against French protectionism, but she will not do anything to embarrass the French.

The Polish view seems to be a contingency view. If the EU cannot reach a deal with Russia, then the Poles seems to be saying Europe needs alternative plans. But it is clear several member states will not want to exclude Russia. Germany has already made that clear to Poland.