Last week’s episode of the ConsEUmer podcast was guest-hosted by my colleague Yaël Ossowski. Give it a listen!
[Podcast] Oppen Dieren Episod 7: D’Schwäiz an d’EU
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My latest article was published on Journal. It can be found HERE. Playing poker, roulette, a slot machine in a bar, or your regular lottery ticket: when it comes to gambling there are many options. Is it fair that gambling has a bad reputation? Is there enough due diligence from the side of the operators, and […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP30: Electric vehicles, Vaping saves lives, and Belarus sanctions (w/ Adam Bartha)
Interview-heavy episode this week, as I’m feeling slightly under the weather: 🔌 Buying an electric easy isn’t always easy (w/ Liz Hicks) 💨 The World Vapers’ Alliance launches new campaign (w/ Michael Landl) 🇱🇹 Fred Roeder interviews a Lithuanian MP on vaping (w/ Morgana Daniele) 🇧🇾 Do the sanction on the regime in Belarus work? […]
France’s Presidential Election: Frustration Or Indifference
France recently held its regional elections—do not worry if you did not know, because apparently it was news to many French people as well. With a historic abstention rate of 66 percent, the French have never cared less for who is governing their region. In some regions, less than 12 percent of eligible voters took to the […]
[Video] Diskussioun iwwer d’Coronasteier
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ConsEUmer podcast / EP29: EU kills petrol cars, Travelling in COVID times, and Stop the NIMBYS! (w/ Tom Spencer)
New week, new episode of ConsEUmer! This week: ⛽ The EU is planning the end of the petrol car 🦠 How to travel Europe in COVID times 🏘️ UK NIMBYs and where they’re wrong (w/ Tom Spencer) You can follow Tom Spencer on Twitter @TomJackSpencer June 24, 2021 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP28: Swiss vote, Bad bailouts, and Rental Hell (w/ Yaël Ossowski)
A new episode of ConsEUmer! This week: 🇨🇭The Swiss voted well ✈️ Bad bailouts (w/ Fred Roeder) 🚘 Crony rental car companies (w/ Yaël Ossowski) June 17, 2021 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
Let’s talk about Azerbaijan
My latest article was published on Journal. It can be found HERE. A recent verbal attack on the Grand Duchy put Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on the radar of many Luxembourgers. But what exactly is the deal with Azerbaijan, and why should we care a lot more than we do now? If you want to support […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP27: Minimum tax, New anti-vape laws, and Turkish booze restrictions (w/ Israfil Özkan)
Back with a new episode, this one even including live protest reporting : 💸 G7 leaders want a minimum corporation tax 💨 A vape activist (Jorn Borgart) explains his journey with vaping 🇹🇷 Turkey is cracking down on booze (w/ Israfil Özkan) You can follow the Israfil Özkan on Twitter @zknisrafil and the Turkish Public […]
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