Jeromin Zettelmeyer

Jeromin Zettelmeyer, director at the think tank Bruegel and former IMF and German Ministry official, joins to discuss Europe's defense spending amid rising geopolitical tensions. He delves into the challenge for NATO nations to allocate 3.5% of GDP to military budgets while managing public debt. The conversation highlights Germany's shifting debt regulations and the necessity for cooperative financing solutions across Europe. Zettelmeyer emphasizes the cultural changes needed for collaboration over national interests in defense production.

Alfonso García Mora, VP at the International Finance Corporation, and Jeromin Zettelmeyer, Director at Bruegel, delve into the pivotal role of development finance in combating poverty and fostering job creation. They discuss the shift from traditional aid to innovative financing strategies like blended finance, emphasizing its potential in countries like Ukraine. The guests explore global finance trends, the importance of effective partnerships, and how understanding default rates can reshape investment perceptions in emerging markets. It's a fascinating look at the intersection of finance and social responsibility.

Debt expert Lee Buchheit, economist Joyce Chang, and contingent debt specialist Jeromin Zettelmeyer discuss GDP-linked bonds, the COVID codicil as a solution to debt relief, challenges of state contingent debt instruments, efficacy of value recovery instruments, bond clauses, IMF's role in debt restructuring, concerns about sovereign debt markets, and logistics of COVID-19 vaccine distribution in emerging markets.

Bruegel Director Jeromin Zettelmeyer and CEPR President Beatrice Weder di Mauro discuss Europe's need for economic security amidst global uncertainties. They explore de-risking imports, combating economic coercion from China, and building resilience against potential shocks. The podcast highlights the delicate balance between competitiveness and security concerns in decision-making.

Jeromin Zettelmeyer, Director at Bruegel, and Peter Praet, a seasoned macroeconomist from the ECB, dive into Europe’s economic landscape. They discuss the contrasting growth rates of the U.S. and Europe, emphasizing the need for structural reforms. The conversation highlights the challenges of a weaker euro and the call for fiscal expansion. They also examine the ECB’s monetary policies and the impact of geopolitical tensions on Europe's economy, revealing urgent investment needs and potential strategies to enhance local investment.