The Economy Strikes Back

To avoid their economies collapsing into a Covid-19 shaped crevasse, national and regional governments have released billions in financial aid since the beginning of the pandemic. And yet, with unemployment rates in double figures across much of the developed world, the threat of a long recession remains. Leaders League takes a look at the various economic stimulus packages being introduced around the world and examines whether they will be enough to steer the global economy to safety.

European Commission Confirms €750bn Economic Stimulus Plan

European Commission Confirms €750bn Economic Stimulus Plan

Recovery programme will include €500 billion of grants and €250 billion of loans to be invested in three action ‘pillars’ – addressing the Covid-19 crisis, kickstarting the economy...
German and France Spearhead Eurozone Rescue Package Drive

German and France Spearhead Eurozone Rescue Package Drive

With Paris and Berlin working together to secure a €500bn rescue package for the eurozone, it has appeared that despite deep differences between both countries, there are signs of ...
The Largest Stimulus Bill in American History

The Largest Stimulus Bill in American History

A historic $2.2 trillion package was ushered through the Upper House in record time.
Analysis: How Radical is the US’s $2trn Stimulus Package?

Analysis: How Radical is the US’s $2trn Stimulus Package?

We examine Congress’s latest investment package, designed to keep the nation afloat during the coronavirus crisis.
Italy's Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package

Italy's Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package

The Italian government has approved a long-delayed, €55 billion stimulus package aimed at helping revive an Italian economy ravaged by the coronavirus and help give struggling fami...
France’s Bid to Jump-start the Economy Post Lockdown

France’s Bid to Jump-start the Economy Post Lockdown

Since the start of March, the French government has put in place an array of measures designed to prop up the economy. Effective so far, these steps have been necessary to keep com...
Spain’s Central Bank Has Debt Worries Over Government's €200bn Stimulus

Spain’s Central Bank Has Debt Worries Over Government's €200bn Stimulus

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has ploughed billions of euros into the country's economy in order to safeguard public health and protect workers during the coronavirus pandem...
Germany's Stimulus Package a Break From the Belt-Tightening Strategies of the Past

Germany's Stimulus Package a Break From the Belt-Tightening Strategies of the Past

Europe’s largest economy, Germany, is facing its steepest recession since World War Two, with a forecasted contraction of 6% this year. In order to restore the economy to pre-coron...
Brazil’s Economic Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic

Brazil’s Economic Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic

Leaders League takes a look at the economic response to the pandemic in Brazil.
Switzerland's stimulus: one of the most ambitious pandemic response packages

Switzerland's stimulus: one of the most ambitious pandemic response packages

Like in many other countries, Switzerland has introduced an economic stimulus package so as to mitigate the economic impact of Covid-19. On March 20th and 25th 2020, the Federal Co...