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.
[Video] Romania points out EU inconsistencies
Click down below to see my latest video on EU Updates. I’m addressing the question: If Romania gets criticised for corruption and a crackdown on civil liberties, why not France as well?
Γιατί η Ευρώπη πρέπει να αφήσει τον Τραμπ να «κερδίσει» τον εμπορικό πόλεμο
Η Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση δηλώνει ότι είναι έτοιμη να ανταποδώσει τα νέα δασμολογικά μέτρα που θα προτείνει / εφαρμόσει η κυβέρνηση Τραμπ. Το να αφήσει όμως τον Τραμπ να “κερδίσει” τον εμπορικό πόλεμο θα ήταν πολύ εξυπνότερο.
Fur isn’t evil, stop the hysteria
Wearing fur is becoming more and more taboo. The issue is increasingly fraught and some large brands and fashion shows have decided to opt out of fur altogether.
Bill Wirtz 