In an effort to combat disinformation online, the European Union has created a task force to “debunk” fake news online. The quality of this service is doubtful in itself, but, far worse than that, it is directly political.
[Video] The EU fights fake news with fake news
Click down below to see my latest video on EU Updates. I’m explaining the flaws with the EUvsDisinfo platform.
The problem with “free” public transport
When you’re celebrating Christmas, it means a lot when your children buy you a present from their first pay cheque. When however they’re buying you gifts with money you gave them, it’s adorable at best.
Macron’s yellow vests concessions are bound to make things worse
In light of the yellow vests protests in France, president Emmanuel Macron has made a number of concessions to the movement. However, the people involved in the Gilets jaunes demonstrations aren’t likely to be helped by those measures.
Going for a run is better than feel-good “junk food” bans
On November 23, London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced that, as of February, all advertisements for food high in fat, sugar and salt will be banned from the London tube and bus network. The measure is part of the mayor’s plan to decrease child obesity rates, but it is set to do nothing of the sort.
[ZOOM] Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
Dieser Artikel wurde für die luxemburgische Tageszeitung “Lëtzebuerger Journal” geschrieben. Die Rubrik “ZOOM” greift junge, alternative und unternehmerische Themen auf und bringt sie den Lesern näher. (Text in veränderter Form im Print) Am 24. Dezember feiert das weltberühmte Weihnachtslied „Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht“ seinen 200. Geburtstag. In diesem Kontext ruft die Österreichische Botschaft Luxemburg zusammen […]
Quoted by The Spirits Business
I was quoted by The Spirits Business on the issue of cannabis legalisation in Luxembourg, which was recently announced by the new government. Click down below to read the full quote, or find it on their website.
Delivery guy in Germany fired for saying “Brexit is a good thing”
As the sharing economy is taking over, delivery drivers have an indirect relationship with the companies that employ them, making it possible for them to be fired on the spot. While that is a normal employment situation in the United States, Europeans are more inclined and likely to have a fixed work contract that in […]
Quoted by JustFood
JustFood quoted me on the legalisation of cannabis in Luxembourg. Click down below to read the full article, or find it on their website.
Quoted by JustDrinks
JustDrinks quoted me on the legalisation of cannabis in Luxembourg. Click down below to read the full article, or find it on their website.
Bill Wirtz 