EPICENTER

IBL's Carlo Stagnaro argued that Trump's tariffs harm both America and Europe, forcing Italian right-wing parties into an impossible position. He emphasized that protectionism damages consumers and producers, calling for Italy to distance itself from Trump's trade policies.

The Foundation for the Advancement of Liberty, in collaboration with EPICENTER and other European think tanks, released Europe at the Digital Crossroads. The report highlights regulatory and investment barriers hindering the EU’s digital competitiveness, including high compliance costs, limited funding for startups, and reliance on external providers. It proposes reforms to streamline regulation, improve funding, and foster innovation through public-private partnerships.

Brussels Report published an article by CEPOS economists citing EPICENTER’s recent report on EU climate policy. The piece argued that postponing and narrowing the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is insufficient, as excessive reporting burdens harm competitiveness. It noted that the EU Emissions Trading System is the most effective climate tool, and that overlapping regulations risk increasing costs without reducing total emissions.

The Molinari Economic Institute (IEM) appeared in Le Point discussing its upcoming study on French nuclear power. The research finds that nuclear generation has avoided the equivalent of 28 years of France’s 2023 CO₂ emissions since 1978, with the lowest carbon footprint among major energy sources. It calls for reactor life extensions, new construction, and innovative financing to revitalise the sector.

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.

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.

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.