October 13, 2026
There are growing calls to recognise that a new companion has entered children’s lives, and that we therefore need safety standards at European level, as the protection of children is the top priority.
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September 22, 2026
While the pro-Russian, anti-European Alternative for Germany is enjoying major electoral success in German local elections, a new vision for the EU has been formulated in France. Carl-Vincent Reimers writes about Europe’s new visionary.
September 16, 2026
This briefing examines the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and its approach to reducing packaging waste through greater reuse, recycling and resource efficiency.
September 2, 2026
Iceland’s rejection of the EU is the result of a campaign by the major fishing companies. Carl-Vincent Reimers travels to Reykjavik and is reminded of how important it is to have a business community that champions an open market rather than just its own commercial interests.
May 12, 2026
The Alternative Multiannual Financial Framework examines whether the EU budget remains aligned with its original purpose of supporting the single market and addressing genuinely cross-border challenges.
April 29, 2026
This briefing examines a growing tension at the heart of EU digital regulation: how the Digital Markets Act (DMA) is being applied to artificial intelligence.
March 4, 2026
This paper examines an often-overlooked dimension of tax policy: legal certainty. While European tax debates typically focus on rates, bases, and revenue levels, this study argues that the predictability and consistency of tax enforcement play an equally decisive role in shaping economic incentives.
September 3, 2025
The tax war between the US and the EU appears to be over. It was triggered by the EU’s minimum tax on, among other things, foreign subsidiaries whose parent companies do not pay at least 15% tax on their accounting profits.
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.