Jason Reed
Brussels wants to make Europe ‘smokefree’ – and the European Parliament already knows how
Brussels’ target to make Europe ‘smokefree’ by 2040 is faltering. High taxes, messy regulations, and a booming market…
Trade barriers are not just American – Europe is guilty, too
This week, some of the European Union’s top dogs will get together for a meeting of the EU…
While US economy falters, Europe can become the world’s new ‘growth engine’
For fans of economic growth, Donald Trump is bad news. The US is the planet’s ‘growth engine’, powering…
The sorry tale of Monica Garcia
Embroiled in scandal, Spanish health minister Monica Garcia is drawing unwelcome attention to herself. As Spain reels from…
Like Reverend John Rankin, Europe needs compassion in dissent
As Europe grapples with complex challenges, fear of political polarisation hangs in the air. We seem to be…
When interest rates are high, companies can’t afford to be controversial
In difficult economic times, the decisions companies make can come back to bite them. The 2010s were a…
Europe fears Trump, but there are concerns about Harris too
As the US presidential election nears, Europe watches on with dread. Whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris emerges…
Ineffective EU Regulation Costs Consumers Up To $1.5 Billion
The European Union is becoming a world leader in regulation. On a variety of key policy issues ranging…
European Union Institutions Need a Reset
Historians will look back on the current moment as a key decision point for the European Union. On…