Who Is Cashing In on Sanctions Against Russia?
Sanctions against Russia have created a billion-dollar business. Greek shipping companies are making a fortune transporting Russia…
How Cyber Threats Put Cash Back in Sweden’s Wallet
Sweden once moved away from cash because it made shops and banks targets. Now the cashless pioneer is bringing bills and coins bac…
EU Carbon Tariff Deals Fresh Blow to Ukraine's Steel Industry
The EU carbon tariff, intended to protect European manufacturers, is already taking a toll on war-torn Ukraine. Although the mecha…
Canada’s Immigration Growth Illusion
Canada’s headline GDP kept growing while living standards barely moved. Economists say the country’s experience offers Europe a wa…
Record Insolvencies Shake Germany’s Economy
Germany is experiencing more corporate bankruptcies than at any point in decades. Companies are cutting investment, shedding jobs …
Germany’s Industry Turns to Defense
Collapsing profits, thousands of lost jobs and growing geopolitical pressure are forcing Germany to pivot to armaments as its new …
China's New Five-Year Plan Is a Survival Manual
GDP is no longer the main priority. China's five-year plan goes beyond growth, aiming to build a more self-sufficient economy in a…
Rising Government Spending in the EU Erodes Prosperity
The more the state takes from citizens in taxes and levies, the larger its share of the economy becomes. New figures from Eurostat…
Index of Economic Freedom: The New Map of Free Markets
The latest Index of Economic Freedom highlights striking differences in economic freedom across the world. While countries such as…
Gallup: 77 per cent of German employees work in ‘energy-saving mode’
Only 10 per cent of German employees feel genuinely connected to their employer. In successful economies the figure is significant…
EU approves 90 per cent emissions cut by 2040 – four states oppose
The new 2040 climate target stems from a political compromise reached last year by EU governments and MEPs after difficult negotia…
Climate Lawsuit Against Mercedes and BMW
In a civil action against German carmakers, the environmental NGO Deutsche Umwelthilfe is seeking to ban the production of interna…
Stuttgart 21: a project for the century – and a farewell to German reliability
The completion of a railway station has been delayed once again. Yet Stuttgart 21 represents far more than a construction project.…
Treasurers outline proposals to curb bureaucracy
Bureaucracy has become an intolerable burden on the economy. Reporting and compliance obligations dominate the daily routine of bu…
Taxing gains before they exist: The Dutch shift that could reshape private investing
From January 2028, the Netherlands will tax not only actual investment income but also unrealised gains. Investors will face a 36 …