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June 10, 2021
The Conference on the Future of the Europe seeks to tackle the long-criticised ‘democratic deficit’ of the European Union with its emphasis on citizen involvement and deliberation via a digital platform launched in April 2021.
June 2, 2021
Most countries are not on track to meet their promises made under the Paris Agreement, as impactful climate action is often hindered by the high costs of decarbonisation.
June 1, 2021
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics this week looked a ban on e-cigarette flavours implemented in San Francisco on 1 January 2019.
June 1, 2021
Recent events in Turkey have created extreme tensions between Turkey and the EU. There have been serious violations in the justice system, social life, and political life.
May 26, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the rate of digitisation in European healthcare systems. Europe’s ageing population projections estimate that by 2070 people aged 65 or older will make up 30% of the population, which will increase health expenditure.
May 24, 2021
Last month, civil society and regulators celebrated World Consumer Rights Day, an occasion to mark the rights of consumers.
May 21, 2021
Working at home is something many of us have got used to – maybe too used to – over the last year. In a strange way we are recreating the experience of our ancestors.
May 5, 2021
Published by Prometheus on May 5, 2021
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Last month, the Berlin Rent Control Act was found to violate the German constitution. This was the right call, but the Federal Constitutional Court justified its decision with overly formal arguments.
April 28, 2021
Tax shifts are widespread – often at the expense of the consumer – but governments do not always seem to be aware of the extent of such practice when they introduce new forms of taxation.
