January 29, 2025
At €3.228 trillion, France’s debt has reached unprecedented levels, equating to 112% of GDP – far above the 60% cap set by European rules.
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December 11, 2024
While the debt brake is a hot topic in Germany, there seems to be little concern about national debt levels elsewhere.
December 8, 2023
On 8 December 2023, the European Union (EU) will reach Debt Day, according to a study by the Spanish think tank, Instituto Juan de Mariana.
October 11, 2023
International literature consistently reveals that excessive regulation hampers economic growth. This CEPOS briefing conducted a thorough analysis of 68 studies investigating the link between regulation and growth, with most indicating a negative correlation, signifying that increased regulation impedes economic progress.
March 16, 2023
December 2, 2021
This year Credit Day for the European Union falls on the 17th of December. This is the day which, on average, EU member states have spent their tax-based revenues and start borrowing to meet their needs.
November 24, 2021
Production taxes in France have long been a contentious issue closely linked to employment and wage growth. France currently sets one of the highest levels of production taxes in the EU, which can be seen as an example of the government’s habitual over-taxation.
October 19, 2021
The latest International Tax Competitiveness Index, published by the Tax Foundation, illustrates the wide variation in the quality of tax systems across Europe.
November 1, 2019
16th December marks Credit Day across Europe. This is the day that, on average, EU Member State governments have exhausted their annual tax income and start to spend borrowed money.