Poland goes nuclear

European countries aim to lessen their dependence on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine while pursuing their goal of realising carbon emissions neutrality in …

EU minimum wage – Harming workers & the union’s subsidiarity

On 4 October 2022, the European Council adopted a directive to push EU member states to streamline the rules by which they set the …

Should profits on electricity and gas be taxed?

At first glance, the EU Commission’s suggestion that above-normal returns in the energy sector be taxed may seem like a reasonable and timely initiative. …

The case against energy price caps

As energy prices soar this year, policymakers in the European Union and the United Kingdom have proposed various measures aimed at limiting energy inflation. …

Let’s brain-drain Russia

September has not been a good month for Vladimir Putin. It opened with a Ukrainian offensive which broke Russian defences near the eastern city …

Denmark can’t solve its cost-of-living crisis with free cheques

In all likelihood, the Danes will have a general election within a month. Campaigning among the Danish politicians has been ongoing for months, although …