A new investigation into the space exploration company SpaceX casts further doubt into the way the company acquires and executes government contracts.
Is the Romanian PM right about the EU’s hypocrisy on corruption and civil liberties?
Romania’s presidency isn’t a smooth one for a number of reasons. For one, taking over the rotating Council presidency in a European election year means that the European Parliament will be missing as one of the institutional partners from April on. During this reduced time, the country will then be asked to finish a number […]
The food nannies are let loose
Dehumanizing market decisions is key to patronizing nanny-state policies.
The newspeak of German state media revealed
Secret documents from German state media broadcaster ARD reveal how state television frames the narrative, in a style that East German spin doctors couldn’t have done better.
[Debate] Should we slash post-Brexit tariffs on food imports to offer consumers cheaper goods?
I was featured in a debate in London’s City A.M newspaper, on the question of post-Brexit import tariffs on food. I will be posted my contribution below. You can read the whole exchange with Nick Von Westenholz, who is director for EU exit and international trade at the National Farmers’ Union, here.
Allow consumers choice in fashion
Whether it is silk, cashmere, leather or fur, animal-derived fashion products are increasingly coming under fire from activist groups.
[Video] How relevant are the European elections?
Click down below to see my latest video on EU Updates. I’m addressing whether or not the European elections in May are actually relevant.
The French government deliberately increases the price of food
In the name of supporting farmers, the French government is further increasing consumer taxes. The yellow vests hardly have a reason to stop protesting.
[Video] The Dutch really hate the poor
Click down below to see my latest video on EU Updates. I’m addressing the EU-air travel tax proposed by the Netherlands.
The European Parliament is sabotaging its own democratic values
There is only one way of looking at the Leinen amendment in the European Parliament: it structurally tries to silence Eurosceptics.
Bill Wirtz 