Blog
June 16, 2021
Historically the EU has subsidised certain industries, especially those in the agricultural sector.
June 11, 2021
The G7 agreement on new principles for taxing multinationals is not the ‘breakthrough’ that many are claiming. It probably will not make a lot of difference to the tax most companies pay either.
June 10, 2021
The Conference on the Future of the Europe seeks to tackle the long-criticised ‘democratic deficit’ of the European Union with its emphasis on citizen involvement and deliberation via a digital platform launched in April 2021.
June 2, 2021
Most countries are not on track to meet their promises made under the Paris Agreement, as impactful climate action is often hindered by the high costs of decarbonisation.
June 1, 2021
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics this week looked a ban on e-cigarette flavours implemented in San Francisco on 1 January 2019.
June 1, 2021
Recent events in Turkey have created extreme tensions between Turkey and the EU. There have been serious violations in the justice system, social life, and political life.
May 26, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the rate of digitisation in European healthcare systems. Europe’s ageing population projections estimate that by 2070 people aged 65 or older will make up 30% of the population, which will increase health expenditure.
May 24, 2021
Last month, civil society and regulators celebrated World Consumer Rights Day, an occasion to mark the rights of consumers.
May 21, 2021
Working at home is something many of us have got used to – maybe too used to – over the last year. In a strange way we are recreating the experience of our ancestors.