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Britain’s Nanny State Index e-cigarette scores analysed in The Times

31 May 2023

In the Times, analysis from the 2023 Nanny State Index featured as part of a review of Britain’s increasingly strict e-cigarette rules and legislations. The article illustrated how nanny statist policymaking efforts, designed to disincentivise individuals from using e-cigarettes, have made reduced harm alternatives to cigarettes less attractive to smokers. Click here to read the article.   

Greece’s ‘Liberal markets’ features the 2023 Nanny State Index

31 May 2023

In Liberal Market, the individual score of Greece and the pan-European analysis from the 2023 Nanny State Index were presented. The article provided an explanation as to why Greece improved its ranking by seven positions to 18th compared to the previous edition. It also highlighted the persistent restrictions in Greece regarding alcohol, food, soft drinks, tobacco, and e-cigarettes. For the complete article in Greek, you can read it here. 

Britain’s state paternalism outlined in The Daily Telegraph

31 May 2023

The Daily Telegraph featured the main findings of the 2023 Nanny State Index and provided a comprehensive breakdown of Britain’s extensive range of paternalistic measures. The article compared Britain’s regulations in lifestyle matters to those of other European countries. It also highlighted EPICENTER’s findings, which suggest that such measures do not contribute to healthier and longer-living societies. For the complete article, you can read it here. 

‘Dnevik’ analyses Bulgaria’s position in the 2023 Nanny State Index

31 May 2023

In their article, Dnevik focused on the contribution of EPICENTER partner, the Institute for Market Economy, to the Nanny State Index. The article praised Bulgaria for its position near the freer end of the Index and presented the key findings from the report. It also analysed the reasons behind the increasing trend of paternalistic policies across Europe. For the complete article in Bulgarian, you can read it here. 

The Nanny State Index in POLITICO

31 May 2023

The 2023 Nanny State Index was featured in Politico’s London Playbook. The section highlighted that Britain has the strictest regulations on tobacco and the second most stringent controls on food and drink among European countries. For the complete article, you can read it here. 

Chris Snowdon in The Spectator

31 May 2023

The editor of the 2023 Nanny State Index, Christopher Snowdon, authored an article in The Spectator discussing the United Kingdom’s ranking in the Index. In addition to discussing Britain’s dispiriting performance, Chris elaborated on the anticipated increase in the number of paternalistic policies in the near future. For the complete article, you can read it here. 

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