Bruegel has announced the appointment of Katharina Bergant and Simone Tagliapietra as its new Deputy Directors, set to begin their roles in autumn 2026. 

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Grzegorz Zielinski as the new Managing Director for South-Eastern Europe, effective June 1, 2026, succeeding Charlotte Ruhe.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announces the appointment of Matteo Colangeli as Managing Director for SME Finance and Development.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the appointment of Andreea Moraru as Managing Director for Central Europe and the Baltic States.

Abdoulaye NDIAYE (NYU Stern) has been announced as the inaugural winner of the Africa NextGen Economist Prize.

On the 40th anniversary of Portugal's accession to the EEC, the Iscte Institute for Public and Social Policies (IPPS-Iscte) introduces the Atlas of Portugal in Europe, an interactive platform featuring essential socio-economic indicators to analyze and compare Portugal’s progress with other EU nations.

The CEPR has appointed Kenza Benhima as its next Visiting Chair, continuing its initiative within the French economic research community. Benhima will hold the position for a three-month term, operating from Sciences Po and mentoring PhD students.

Whitney K. Newey, a prominent figure in econometric theory, receives the 2026 edition of the $300,000 Erwin Plein Nemmers Prize.

Whether you want to learn about a new topic, to brush up on your skills, or to meet more people in your economics field, summer schools are an ideal opportunity for you. Many reputable universities run intensive but stimulating summer courses that give students the chance to increase their academic standing.

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has announced its 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows, featuring 223 remarkable artists, scientists, and scholars selected from nearly 5,000 applicants across 55 fields. Of these, one is an economist, and two are data scientists.