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September 15, 2020

Is Populism Endangering Economic Freedom?

Nationalism and populism have permeated the sphere of global politics in the 21st century, and the EU is no exception. This particular change in the political environment inevitably causes changes in economic policy, as populist leaders tend to increase governmental spending, focus on more protectionist policies, and raise trade barriers.
September 3, 2020

Challenges Related to Fair Minimum Wages

This position paper is a response to the European Commission’s second phase consultation with social partners. The EC’s initiative has a general objective of ensuring that “all workers in the EU are protected by fair minimum wages, allowing for a decent living wherever they work.”
August 6, 2020

EU REPORTER FEATURE NEW PAPER ON CHINA BY STEPHEN DAVIES AND SYED KAMALL

Fears of a new cold war with China are growing day by day. A new foreign policy is needed in Europe to prevent a despotic state from extending their power. Steve Davies and Syed Kamall offer their solutions.
July 28, 2020

OMBELINE LEMARCHAL WRITES FOR LIBERAL ABOUT FOOD SECURITY AFTER COVID-19

The CAP is an ineffective tool to address the true problems agriculture is facing amidst the pandemic. For Liberal, Ombeline Lemarchal argues that the EU Farm to Fork strategy should be extended to properly adapt food production in the EU to the 21st century.
July 21, 2020

IN NEW EUROPE ADAM BARTHA ARGUES THAT NEW EU BUDGET MUST IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY

The EU never let a good crisis go to waste, and they’re not wasting this one. However, Adam Bartha argues that they must be careful to ensure greater transparency and a leaner bottom line in the new proposals coming forward.

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EPICENTER publications and contributions from our member think tanks are designed to promote the discussion of economic issues and the role of markets in solving economic and social problems. As with all EPICENTER publications, the views expressed here are those of the author and not EPICENTER or its member think tanks (which have no corporate view).