How Populists Win When They Lose
Today, it appears that every single election in Europe can be reduced to one central question: “Is it a win or a loss for populism?”
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Britain’s Deepening Confusion
“Enough is enough,” proclaimed British Prime Minister Theresa May after the terrorist attack on London Bridge. Now, it is clear, almost half of those who voted in
Mercron: The Franco-German Tandem Is Back – On Berlin’s Terms
They haven’t done a thing, but “Mercron” (Merkel & Macron) is everybody’s latest buzzword. The Franco-German engine is back, so you hear all over the
Brexit In Reverse?
Economic reality is beginning to catch up with the false hopes of many Britons. One year ago, when a slim majority voted for the United
Dispelling Creative Myths On Lower Employment Protection
In the years since the 2008 crisis, 229 employment protection reforms have been imposed across EU member states (see here). There has been a strong
How To Get Rid Of Germany’s Excessive Current Account Surplus
There’s no end to the criticism of the excessive German current account surplus. Quite rightly, people suggest that this imbalance has the potential either to
Democracy Must Prevail, Always
Diversity is desirable in human affairs, as in nature. Most countries strive toward economic and political diversification. Economic diversification is a way of escaping dependence
Britain’s Surprising Election: Austerity And Inequality Make For Angry And Unpredictable Voters
After the Brexit vote in June 2016 was followed by the unexpected victory of Donald Trump in November, an emerging theme amongst the commentariat was
Theresa May’s Other Citizens of Nowhere
British Prime Minister Theresa May has, of her own volition, stripped her Conservative Party of its governing parliamentary majority by calling an early election. If
Immigration And Economic Growth: Is Keynes Back?
There is something very strange going on in the current debate on refugee immigration. There is a lot of alarmist talk about youth gang criminality,
Brexit Talks Should Be Postponed
The UK government has agreed with its EU partners to start Brexit negotiations today (June 19), with an all-day timetable starting at 0900 GMT and
Angela Merkel’s Challenge To Europe
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has never been regarded as an especially inspiring orator. In fact, she has a reputation for gently talking her audiences to
A Brexit Strategy For A Weak UK Government
As Prime Minister Theresa May seeks to form a new government, following an election in which her Conservative Party lost its parliamentary majority, she knows
Understanding The Digital Revolution And What It Means
The digital revolution, used here as shorthand for broader technological change, is one of today’s most hotly debated topics in politics, economics and business. It
Has The OECD Joined The Campaign For Higher Wages?
Weak wages produce a weak recovery Trade unions tend to see wages not as a factor of competitiveness but as an engine that drives demand,
Choosing An Ambitious Social Europe Via A Euro-dividend
One month ago, following a public consultation involving more than 16,500 participants drawn from civil society, the European Commission made public its reflection on the
The Macron Method
Emmanuel Macron’s election to the French presidency provides the European Union with an opportunity to move past the internal conflicts that have hastened its disintegration.