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September 22, 2026
Published by Timbro on September 22, 2026
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Who Will Win the Battle For Europe?

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.
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September 16, 2026
Published by EPICENTER on September 16, 2026
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Why Europe’s Packaging Rules Might Do More Harm Than Good

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.
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September 2, 2026
Published by Timbro on September 2, 2026
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Why Iceland’s Oligarchs Triumphed Over Europe

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.
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March 4, 2026
Published by EPICENTER on March 4, 2026
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Legal Certainty in Taxation: A Comparative Ranking of Tax Systems in Europe

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.
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September 3, 2025
Published by CEPOS on September 3, 2025
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Predictable Defeat for the EU in the Tax War Against Trump

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.
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July 9, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on July 9, 2025
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Europe’s TechReg Paradox: Deregulating with One Hand, Re-regulating with the Other

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.
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