Revising Social Security Plans Amid a Worsening Outlook
Published in February 2025, a plan to restore Social Security’s solvency faces a growing actuarial deficit due to legislative changes. It proposes adjusting taxes, taxable income limits, and retirement age, with policy changes to stabilize finances and ensure sustainability.
Women, Peace and Security in a Transforming World: Reinventing Participation, Protection and Mediation
The Women, Peace and Security Agenda faces global challenges such as complex conflicts and erosion of rights. It proposes to focus on 21st-century security, concrete actions, inclusive mediation, avoiding political instrumentalization, empowering women’s networks, and recognizing their political leadership in peace, closing gender inequality gaps and promoting equality in a changing environment of power and conflict.
Gaza: The Final Act
The Israeli land offensive in Gaza City, described as genocide by the UN, seeks to control 40% of the territory. Israel rejects the accusations and justifies the war to stay in power. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens with thousands of civilians seeking refuge.
ECMI Statistical Package 2025
The ECMI Statistical Package 2025 provides comprehensive data on European and global capital markets, enabling the tracking of trends and structural changes driven by competitiveness, innovation, and regulation. It provides a single access point for market participants, regulators, academics, and students, including data on shares, debt securities, securitisation, covered bonds, and derivatives.
Key Insights for Policymakers: Chinas Impact on US Drug Supply Chains and Strategic Responses
China faces concerns over potential disruptions to the U.S. drug supply chain, driving decoupling measures and support for domestic production. It is vital to prioritize the most relevant chains and develop a comprehensive strategy that includes reviewing critical medicines and their vulnerability, as well as funding availability and political commitment.