Tag: Opinion section
Corruption Reconsidered
Corruption runs against the grain of meritocratic capitalism. It skews the level playing field; it imposes onerous and unpredictable transaction…
Broken Dreams: Corruption and the Reality of Migrant Labor in the EU
The German abandonment of refugee solidarity comes rather late compared to that of many of its European neighbors.…
Are Lebanese banks today’s BCCI?
Not long afterward, investigations by financial regulators and intelligence agencies found that BCCI was involved in money laundering…
European Parliament Probes Fossil Fuel Influence on Energy Crisis Response
The petition, submitted on October 24, was accompanied by research that sheds light on "the substantial influence the…
Viaducts, Tunnels, Highways, and other Sicilian Mega Projects
Problems that "compromise the correct functioning of the deck, especially under seismic actions". A document calls into question…
Saudi Arabia Competes for World Expo 2030: Signals Broader Global Engagement
It's unclear if Italy has the necessary funds for its grand vision of the 2030 event. The government…
Europe Must Cap Executive Pay or Face Labor Unrest
In terms of Purchasing Power Standards (PPS), Europe is still way more equitable than the USA, for instance.…
Tax credits to support the EU green transition
The initial step must be a substantial investment in renewable energy. This not only aids in reducing net…
Unleashing the Digital Arsenal: Lessons from Ukraine
The European Commission's report on enlargement is to be released in the coming weeks. We are waiting for…
A glimpse of the Congo’s copper belt: How to ensure sustainable raw materials for Europe
To see the mines, their environmental impact, and the working conditions with my own eyes was my highest…
Greece and North Macedonia in NATO: Reshaping the Map of Southeastern Europe or Reshaping the Security Map of Southeastern Europe
The country's admission to the Alliance took on global dimensions and the normalization of relations between the two…
Next Financial Crisis: Private Equity
Pension funds and other institutional investors are on the hook for the remaining 99% of the capital. The…