October 15, 2025
The European Commission’s proposed Digital Fairness Act (DFA) seeks to strengthen consumer protection in online markets by addressing manipulative design practices, deceptive personalisation, and opaque influencer marketing.
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September 30, 2025
The European Commission’s new Action Plan for Affordable Energy is a mix of contradictory policies could result in higher costs, greater market uncertainty, and slower progress toward a genuine energy union.
September 23, 2025
As the EU prepares to fully implement its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in January 2026, concerns are mounting that this flagship climate policy could backfire, increasing costs for European businesses and consumers while sparking international trade disputes.
August 28, 2025
The European Union has committed to reaching climate neutrality by 2050, with a proposed 90% emissions reduction target for 2040. A Linear Route to Net Zero, assesses the economic and political feasibility of this goal.
August 25, 2025
The European Commission’s Simplification Agenda aims to boost competitiveness by cutting reporting requirements by 25% and reducing regulatory costs for businesses by up to €40 billion, as outlined in the 2025 Competitiveness Compass.
August 19, 2025
The EU–US trade deal was reached under the shadow of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs and growing fears of a transatlantic trade war.
July 31, 2025
The European Commission’s SME Relief Package is a response to the growing challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the EU, including excessive red tape, regulatory fragmentation, and weak cross-border scalability.
July 16, 2025
High tobacco taxes are often seen as a public health tool, but excessive duties are now driving the growth of Europe’s black market.
July 9, 2025
Europe’s ambition to lead in emerging technologies is being held back by a fragmented and risk-averse regulatory culture. Despite repeated promises to reduce red tape, EU institutions continue to introduce overlapping digital laws that place a heavy compliance burden on startups, reinforce incumbent advantages, and discourage innovation.
