Click down below to see my latest video on EU Updates. I’m explaining the specifics of the current EU army debate.
The government’s position on CO2-emissions for lorries is not productive
In the EU negotiations surrounding a reduction in CO2 emissions by heavy-duty vehicles, Luxembourg is one of the parties pushing for a more considerable reduction in comparison to what is on the table.
We’ll bet you won’t guess which country is the most competitive on taxes
The Tax Foundation released its 2018 International Tax Competitiveness Index, which you can download here. The International Tax Competitiveness Index (ITCI) seeks to measure the extent to which a country’s tax system adheres to two important aspects of tax policy: competitiveness and neutrality. The ITCI points to the fact that the OECD itself has recognised that corporate taxes […]
[Video] The EU’s Telecoms Package won’t benefit everyone
Click down below to see my latest video on EU Updates. I’m going into details on the new Telecoms Package, and whether overall consumption costs will actually be reduced.
[Video] The European Parliament decides to tell you what they’re doing with €40 million/year of your money
Click down below to see my latest video on EU Updates. I’m explaining the specifics of the General Expenditure Allowance (GEA) of the European Parliament.
Doing business with Brazil is even more important under Bolsonaro
The election of Jair Bolsonaro as the new president of Brazil has sparked a sudden interest in the largest Southern American country. It seems as if those previously unconcerned by the devastating economic policies and the inability to fight crime in the country, have suddenly turned into policy experts regarding Brazil.
The European Union should not receive its own direct income
In an effort to make the European Union independent of its funders, the European Parliament is making clear demands in the 2021-2027 budget talks. Their calls for direct income would have significant ramifications.
What do the six Luxembourgish Members of the European Parliament do?
In the European Union, every member states is represented in the European Council by either its head of state or its head of government. In the European Parliament (EP) – which is supposed to represent the people living in the EU – people are represented by member state and according to population: the larger your […]
The Internet of Things needs freedom, not government guidance
The Digital Single Market debate within the European Union is set to continue for years to come. Instead of planned policies, tech companies need freedom. The Internet of Things describes the usefulness of connecting the internet with everyday devices. One of the hottest examples of such connected devices are of course mobile phones, but now […]
Why François Bausch is a likely candidate for EU Commissioner
As the Democratic Party (DP), the socialist party (LSAP), and the Greens (déi Gréng) are concluding their coalition talks, speculations are running high on the restructuring of the upcoming government. One key role that will have to be filled in May next year is that of EU Commissioner. As of now, Luxembourg did not have […]
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