Border Crisis Threatens Competitiveness as Shipping Costs Surge
National Shippers’ Council urges Bangkok to adopt proactive diplomacy and cost relief measures; SMEs hit hard by…
Notes on a scandal — will a fraud probe upend the EU? – POLITICO
Brussels was jolted this week by dawn raids and an alleged fraud probe involving current and former senior…
Germany Seeks Looser EU Rules of Gasoline Cars Phase-out by 2035
Germany will plead with the EU to allow plug-in hybrids and highly efficient conventional cars to be sold…
Inside Europe’s far right — going pro and going strong – POLITICO
When Europe’s biggest political family crosses the aisle to vote with the far right, something fundamental shifts in…
The EU’s far right has tasted power. Now it wants action on migrants, cars and red tape – POLITICO
However, Italy’s Nicola Procaccini, chair of the right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists (which ideologically sits between the EPP…
Simpler digital rules to help EU businesses grow
The Commission today presented a new set of measures that should enable Europe’s businesses to spend less time on administrative…
Tax Competitiveness Index: Which countries are performing best in Europe?
Tax revenues play a vital role in funding public services. In 2023, the overall tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP)…
Dutch election favorite Rob Jetten is the EU’s dream – POLITICO
“Many in the Brussels bubble will welcome the rise of a mainstream, pro-governing and reform-oriented party,” said one…
Europe lost its drive for humane animal transport. Denmark hasn’t. – POLITICO
Member countries have been at odds over how to handle transport in hot weather, the movement of young…
Draghi pushes ‘pragmatic federalism’ to get Europe out of its predicament – POLITICO
The problem, Draghi said, is that “our governance has not changed for many years” and the European structure…