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Guntram Wolff, Director of Bruegel, writes on how massive increases in public debt are happening to shield businesses from bankruptcy and to preserve economic structures. But if Europe wants to stay competitive, it needs to invest more in the economy of the future. There is no better investment than investment in Europe's young people.

<p>Bruegel is a European think tank that specializes in economics. Established in 2005, it is independent and non-doctrinal. Bruegel’s mission is to improve the quality of economic policy with open and fact-based research, analysis and debate.</p><p>It is committed to impartiality, openness and excellence. Bruegel’s membership includes EU Member State governments, international corporations and institutions.</p>

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Bruegel Bruegel is a European think tank that specializes in economics. Established in 2005, it is independent and non-doctrinal.

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Europe can't afford to lose another generation to youth unemployment

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