The Latest Breaking News from Mathias Cormann

View from The Hill: Mathias Cormann offers blunt advice on countering populism and reforming the economy

Mathias Cormann, these days secretary-general of OECD but formerly Liberal finance minister, is professionally non-partisan in his current role. But that’s not quite the same as being non-political.

The Conversation · Oct 21

Mimicking populists will not ease cost of living or boost productivity, Mathias Cormann warns

Former minister and OECD head urges Australia not to adopt migration caps, with research showing migrants boost employment

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17

What the Uruguay–OECD–IDB Panel in Montevideo Means for Foreign Investors

Uruguay's economy minister, the OECD chief and an IDB vice president meet in Montevideo. What U.S. and Hispanic investors should know beforehand.

Latin Times · Sep 28

Economic outlook at risk of further deterioration, OECD says

OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann stated that the ongoing Middle East conflict is worsening global economic risks, exerting downward pressure on growth and upward pressure on inflation. The organization will revise its economic forecasts next month, acknowledging the immediate challenges posed by rising oil prices to finance officials at a…

The Economic Times · May 19

Europeans 'would do well listening to Mario Draghi,' OECD chief tells Euronews

OECD chief says appetite for multilateral trade remains strong despite tariffs. Cormann says Europe should take note of recommendations laid out by former ECB president Mario Draghi to maintain 'success story' of the EU.

Euronews · Feb 3

Newsletter: 'Super Mario' returns at another moment of European economic reckoning

Also in this newsletter: why European leaders are flocking to Beijing amid transatlantic tensions, the latest on Ukraine peace efforts, and the French budget is adopted after months of political gridlock.

Euronews · Feb 3

OECD calls on Australia to raise GST and increase affordable housing amid budget deficit

Survey by organisation, which is led by former Liberal senator Mathias Cormann, says economy is ‘now normalising’, after post-pandemic struggle

The Guardian - AU · Jan 21

OECD warns Reeves higher taxes and spending restraint will limit consumer expenditure

UK economy will grow faster than France, Germany and Italy but slower than US next year, report predicts

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

Global expat tells Australia to lift its economic game

Regulation must be slashed and company tax rates lowered for the nation to boost low productivity growth, the Australian head of a global economic body warns.

AAP · Nov 13, 2025

Migration tide turns as rich countries see slowdown and shifting flows

OECD nations saw a sharp drop in work-related migration after several years of rapid growth as rich nations scrambled to fill labour shortages.

Euronews · Nov 3, 2025