Personne n’a prétendu que ce serait facile. En 2023, la Commission européenne a proposé pour la première fois une législation visant à autoriser les cultures issues de l’édition génétique au sein de l’Union européenne. Bien que de nombreux partenaires commerciaux de l’Europe utilisaient déjà des technologies telles que CRISPR-Cas9, un arrêt rendu par la Cour […]
What is the “ultra” in “ultra-processed food”?
One of the most notable political demarcations across the Atlantic has always been health policy, particularly as it relates to food. While the U.S taunts a model reliant on innovation and personal responsibility, Europe advocates a precautionary approach that is keen to regulate. And yet, EU health commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and U.S Secretary of Health […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP199: Ticket shortage (w/ Fabio Fernandes)
In this week’s episode, Fabio Fernandes joins us to talk about the latest news in tech gadgets, and about the call by Members of the European Parliament to act on dynamic pricing for FIFA World Cup tickets. April 2, 2026 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
ConsEUmer podcast / EP198: Greek taxi clash (w/ Nicos Rompapas)
The President of KEFIM joins us from Athens this week to lay out the details of the government’s taxi reform, and where he thinks leaders should go much further. March 26, 2026 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
Copying Europe’s Airline Regulations Won’t Fly
Americans who have visited Europe or looked into European vacation flights will often have gotten personalized ads about applying for compensation for delayed flights. They often sound something to the tune off “Your flight was delayed? Apply for compensation up to $700!” The companies in question are law firms handling compensation claims covered by European […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP197: Liberal housing solutions (w/ Dr. Antonios Nestoras)
This week we are joined by Dr. Antonios Nestoras from EPIC. He is the editor on a European Liberal Forum paper on liberal housing policy. What could help Europe’s housing crisis? Find the paper here: https://liberalforum.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Building-Freedom.pdf More about EPIC: https://thinkepic.eu/ March 19, 2026 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
Regulatory roadblocks for commercial use of drones in Europe
If you attended an agricultural trade show 20 years ago, you would see the standard lineup : the newest set of tractors, combine harvesters, and ploughs. Today, these expos look increasingly similar to tech events, with high-tech soft- and hardware developers showing off AI-driven ways to keep inventory or monitor the health of livestock. And […]
Schengen : la sécurité ne justifie pas un retour aux frontières
Face aux propositions visant à restreindre la libre circulation aux seuls citoyens européens, le débat sécuritaire refait surface. Pourtant, remettre en cause l’équilibre de l’accord de Schengen risquerait d’affaiblir son efficacité économique et de produire une illusion de sécurité plus coûteuse qu’efficiente. L’accord de Schengen est de plus en plus menacé, car nous avons oublié […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP194: Delivery fees (w/ Mike Salem)
In the latest episode of the ConsEUmer podcast, Bill Wirtz and Mike Salem tackle the conversation surrounding courier services around the world. What are our expectations of e-commerce? January 22, 2026 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
Accord UE-Mercosur: une signature malgré l’opposition de la France
Après des décennies de négociations et en dépit des protestations agricoles en France, l’accord de libre-échange entre l’Union européenne et le Mercosur a été signé. Il ouvre notamment de nouvelles perspectives pour l’industrie automobile européenne, tout en soulevant d’importants enjeux géopolitiques et commerciaux. Malgré les manifestations d’agriculteurs opposés à l’accord de libre-échange entre le Mercosur […]