Sander Tordoir

Anyone concerned with the macroeconomic condition of Europe cannot ignore Sander Tordoir. The Dutchman is chief economist at the British think tank Center for European Reform. Prior to that, he held various positions at the European Central Bank (ECB). In recent months and years, his particular focus has been on the question of where demand should come from that could generate growth in Europe. His answer: growth will not come from global markets, as European companies are currently being squeezed out by subsidized Chinese competitors. Instead, the EU must focus on its domestic market. Tordoir is concerned about the European car industry, which he believes should be saved with purchase subsidies for electric cars produced in Europe.