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The German change of attitude concerning fiscal policy and the mutualisation of efforts to fight the pandemic is driven by self-interest, and as such might be structural.
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Francesco Saraceno, OFCE — Sciences Po, Paris, France; and Luiss, Rome, Italy.
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Saraceno, F. Europe After COVID-19: A New Role for German Leadership?. Intereconomics 56, 65–69 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10272-021-0955-z
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