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Covid-19 - United States, China and Russia: Great Powers Worry Public Opinion

Victor Delage

Against the backdrop of the Covid-19 crisis, this paper examines how citizens in seven democracies (Austria, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, and the United Kingdom) view the influence and concern of the great powers of China, the United States and Russia. This paper is based on data collected between 15 and 18 April 2020. […]

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Covid-19: mapping of emotions in France

Madeleine Hamel

Political, economic and social systems must overcome the considerable challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic. This health crisis is disrupting our lives and our relationship with others; it is affecting our emotions, our behaviours, our life plans. In this context, a public opinion study, collective representations and attitudes help to guide public action and encourage […]

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Before covid-19, air transportation in europe: an already fragile sector

Didier Bréchemier, Emmanuel Combe

Although European airlines have been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis, not all are in the same boat both in terms of their ability to withstand it and in terms of access to public aid. Specifically, certain “flag-carrier” companies, such as Air France-KLM or Lufthansa, in a critical financial situation, will benefit from government support. […]

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After covid-19, air transportation in europe: time for decision-making

Didier Bréchemier, Emmanuel Combe

The Covid-19 crisis will act as an accelerator in the structural changes that have been taking place in air transportation in Europe over the last twenty years on intra-European flights, marked by the rise in power of low-cost players. The latter have significant financial resources at their disposal and will take advantage of the crisis […]

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Don’t Waste A Crisis

Josef Konvitz

Crises bring to light strengths that were taken for granted, and weaknesses that were ignored. Countries have not invested enough for infrastructure, held back by concerns about debt; political battles over key projects and regulatory procedures only add to costs and incur delays. During the crisis we see how invaluable infrastructure is, and what the […]