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Research from KEFiM, EPICENTER's Greek member think tank, appears in ThessToday drawing attention to the unsustainable pension model in Greece. Stating that this “hidden debt” can be attributed to unrecorded commitments for future pensions.

Research from KEFiM, EPICENTER's Greek member think tank, appears in Kathimerini in three articles drawing attention to the unsustainable pension model in Greece. Stating that this “hidden debt” can be attributed to unrecorded commitments for future pensions.

Research from KEFiM, EPICENTER's Greek member think tank, appears in Dnews drawing attention to the unsustainable pension model in Greece. Stating that this “hidden debt” can be attributed to unrecorded commitments for future pensions.

Cécile Philippe, writing for Les Echos, highlights the challenges facing nuclear energy in Europe, including opposition from key EU commissioners and political uncertainty. She advocates for nuclear energy’s equal treatment among green options, emphasising its low CO2 emissions, energy independence benefits, and new advancements like small modular reactors.

Leonardas Marcinkevičius of the Lithuanian Free Market Institute joined The We Are Innovation Podcast to discuss the European Central Bank’s Digital Euro project, examining its implications for monetary policy and financial institutions as discussed in our recently-released briefing on the Digital Euro.

EPICENTER Director Adam Bartha features in the ECIPE webinar "Competitive Harmonisation and the 28th Regime." He highlights how overregulation and market fragmentation hinder EU competitiveness, advocating the need for a regulatory pause. He also emphasised the promotion of innovative frameworks like the 28th regime, and bold leadership to drive meaningful reform.

Expresso feature EPICENTER Director Adam Bartha's comments on the recent Romanian presidential elections. He discusses how Romania’s presidential election may shift its pro-NATO stance, as nationalist Georgescu aligns with Russian interests, impacting EU dynamics.

Research Director of KEFiM, EPICENTER's Greek member think tank, appears in Epoch Times to discuss the potential effects of a Trump presidency on the EU. He says that EU must reduce its trade dependence on the US, and seek free trade agreements with other economies as well as the United States.

EPICENTER's Nanny State Index features in Norwegian media outlet Liberaleren. Bested only by Türkiye, Norway's prohibitive regulation on alcohol, tobacco and food/soft drinks is intended to improve the public health of Norwegians, yet statistics show no correlation between nanny statism and a higher life expectancy.