President Donald Trump has thrown down the gauntlet by demanding that Europe spend more on defense. And the Europeans have responded—but in the worst way possible.
Two dwarf-parties in parliament are forming a parliamentary group
Luxembourg’s parliamentary election in October brought a new political party in the Chambre des Députés. The Pirate Party managed to get two seats in the new parliament, which was recently sworn in.
Quoted in Marijuana Business Daily
I was quoted by Marijuana Business Daily 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.
Quoted by VSK Newsroom
VSK Newsroom quoted me on the introduction of plain packaging legislation in the Netherlands. Click down below to read the full article, or find it on their website.
Is Tesla a creation propped up by the government?
The American company Tesla, together with GM and Nissan, is arguing for the extension of the federal EV (electric vehicle) tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of the year.
Are the yellow vests France’s Tea Party?
France is seeing large-scale protests against massive hikes in petrol prices, sparked by tax increases. Is the anti-tax uprising sustainable or bound to disappear?
What is the influence on the opposition in parliament?
The new Luxembourg parliament was recently established, following the elections last month. Seat changes have been minimal and the only real new development when it comes to the parliament is the entering of the Pirate Party with two MPs.
The BBC’s “Yes Minister” is everything you need to know about government
The British satire show Yes Minister was unique in its display of the inner-workings of government. It’s as up to date as ever.
Luxembourg has an historical obligation to support the UK in the Brexit negotiations
On Sunday, the European Council signed off on the withdrawal agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Quoted by MedicalFacts
The Dutch medicines website MedicalFacts quoted me on the introduction of plain packaging legislation in the Netherlands. Click down below to read the full article, or find it on their website.
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