May 15, 2025
The Nanny State Index ranks European countries by how much they interfere in your lifestyle choices — from what you eat and drink to whether you smoke or vape.
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April 2, 2025
“Why Liberalism Failed” is the title of a bestseller published in 2018 by Patrick J. Deneen, an American political scientist. It is a book that would have been unthinkable 30 years ago. Back then, liberalism seemed to be the only possible future: the Iron Curtain had fallen and free democracies were on the rise.
March 19, 2025
Economic inequality is often used to justify state intervention in Europe, but historical data suggests economic freedom is more effective in reducing poverty and improving prosperity.
February 26, 2025
In 'Le Parisien', an article featured research by Institute économique Molinari, EPICENTER's French member think tank, from our report 'Reviving Europe's Competitive Edge' on the necessity for European governments to switch to a marketised system of pension funding.
February 25, 2025
This report examines how the European Union can achieve its climate objectives through market-driven approaches rather than heavy-handed regulation.
February 20, 2025
The report "Digital Revival?" examines the European Union's struggle to foster technological innovation and compete in the global digital economy.
February 18, 2025
Our Director, Adam Bartha, the EU lacks geopolitical strength due to economic stagnation and weak military deterrence. To influence Ukraine’s future, it must prioritise economic growth, defence spending, and stronger institutional structures, possibly through a coalition of willing nations.
February 13, 2025
On CEPOS' 'Bag Om Nyhederne' podcast, our paper 'Reviving Europe's Competitive Edge' featured in a discussion on whether the EU's recent competitiveness compass can successfully increase productivity.
February 12, 2025
The EPICENTER report, Trade in a Time of Tariffs, examines the European Union’s evolving trade landscape amid rising global protectionism and geopolitical uncertainty.
