economic competitiveness
Beyond the Checklist: Why the EU’s 30-Year-Old Entry Rules Are Failing the Modern Economy
The EU’s 30-year-old Copenhagen criteria for new members are outdated. A new “competitiveness criterion” is needed for the modern global economy.
The Great Pharma Migration: Why Europe is Losing Billions in Investment to the US
Europe’s pharma industry faces a crisis as US incentives like the IRA lure away billions in investment, threatening the continent’s economic future.
The Green Paradox: Why the West’s ESG Retreat is Ceding the Future to China
The West’s “green retreat” is not just slowing climate action; it’s creating a strategic vacuum that China is filling, with major consequences for finance.
The £3,000 Scoop: What an Ice Cream Shop’s Bill Reveals About the UK Economy
An ice cream shop’s £3,000 electricity bill reveals a chilling truth about the UK economy and its struggle with uncompetitive energy prices.