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The renowned media giant, Yahoo!, recently featured the Nanny State Index in an article titled: “Alcohol, Tobacco… to what extent should their consumption be regulated?”. In the article, the author showcased the main findings from the report, showcasing how various European states are finding more ways to regulate what their citizens can eat, drink, smoke, and vape.

Our Director, Adam Bartha, was recently interviewed in Expresso about the EU’s removal of Ukrainian export restrictions amid severe inflation, subsequently revealing challenges in EU solidarity and the need for reforms for future membership.

In The Times’ article discussing recent polling which indicates that one in three British voters would support a ban on gambling, findings from the 2023 Nanny State Index were featured. The article outlined how the British public were generally in favour of stricter controls and regulations to tackle gambling, obesity, alcohol intake, diet, and exercise.