Wired for power: The energy behind the AI revolution
Artificial intelligence is fast becoming a defining driver of electricity demand in Europe. As AI deployment accelerates, the key constraint is shifting from computing power to the capacity of electricity grids to absorb large, continuous and localised loads. This blog examines how updating and modernising grid planning, connection rules and energy regulation are emerging as important enablers of AI’s future in the EU.
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Why Regulating Lobbying Matters for Competition: New Insights from the OECD PMR Indicators
By Cristiana Vitale, OECD Economics Department. Effective competition is central to vibrant economies. It keeps prices low for consumers, encourages… Read More »Why Regulating Lobbying Matters for Competition: New Insights from the OECD PMR Indicators
Estancados a los 52? Repensar el subsidio de desempleo para las personas mayores en España
Por Aida Caldera, Claudia Ramírez y Dimitris Mavridis, Departamento de Economía de la OCDE Versión en inglés El mercado laboral… Read More »Estancados a los 52? Repensar el subsidio de desempleo para las personas mayores en España
Stuck at 52? Rethinking unemployment assistance for older jobseekers in Spain
By Aida Caldera, Claudia Ramírez and Dimitris Mavridis, OECD Economics Department Spanish Version Spain’s labour market has undergone a strong… Read More »Stuck at 52? Rethinking unemployment assistance for older jobseekers in Spain
How the Lucky Country Can Stay That Way: Improving Productivity Growth, Housing Affordability and Fiscal Sustainability in Australia
Australia is often called the “Lucky Country,” but maintaining high living standards will require reforms to lift productivity growth, restore housing affordability, and strengthen fiscal sustainability. Drawing on the OECD Economic Survey of Australia 2026, this blog highlights key priorities—from boosting competition and business dynamism to easing housing supply constraints and improving the tax mix—while keeping long-term resilience and climate risks in view.
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Stablecoins on the rise: A risk for financial stability?
By Caroline Roulet, OECD Economics Department. Stablecoins are a type of crypto-asset designed to maintain a stable value by anchoring… Read More »Stablecoins on the rise: A risk for financial stability?
Building a better housing market in Denmark: a reform package to improve efficiency, raise supply and enhance affordability
By Jarmila Botev, Peter Hoeller, Caroline Klein Danish housing policy aims at providing quality and affordable accommodation to all in… Read More »Building a better housing market in Denmark: a reform package to improve efficiency, raise supply and enhance affordability
Powering competitiveness: Europe’s path to energy security and growth
by Ruben Maximiano and Wouter Meester, OECD Economics Department. Europe’s competitiveness is increasingly linked to the availability of secure, affordable… Read More »Powering competitiveness: Europe’s path to energy security and growth
Making housing more affordable in Portugal
Portugal’s housing has become increasingly unaffordable. This blog explores the causes and outlines coordinated reforms to boost supply, mobilise housing, and expand support.
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