Media pluralism in Europe is under threat. Far from exhibiting a rich diversity of opinions, content, ownership and structures, Europe’s … Continue reading “How government subsidies to the media undermine editorial independence”

Yesterday, the European Parliament voted in favour of the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, in one of … Continue reading “The EU Copyright Directive is likely to stifle competition and innovation”

When Britain leaves the European Union, it will herald the departure of one of the bloc’s major defence spenders, and … Continue reading “DEBATE: Should the EU have an army?”

My biggest beef with the European Union has always been the way it stifles consumer-friendly innovation in the interests of … Continue reading “Yesterday’s Dyson ruling – a rare victory against the EU’s crony capitalist regulatory agenda”

Continued from Part 1 here.  One potential growth sector is hotels and leisure. With a growing middle class, and a … Continue reading “Turbo-charging the Nigerian economy (Part 2)”

Why has Nigeria failed to fulfil its huge potential for wealth creation and economic growth? In a recent presentation to … Continue reading “Turbo-charging the Nigerian economy (Part 1)”

If it were up to me, I would keep freedom of movement after Brexit. Not just for a transition period, … Continue reading “Free movement after Brexit: a lost cause?”

In a now-famous essay, “What is Seen and What Is Not Seen”, the great economist Frederic Bastiat warned against judging … Continue reading “The fraught Brexit debate badly needs a dose of Bastiat”

I’m still sceptical that the UK’s departure from the EU is a gender issue, despite what high-profile critics like Baroness … Continue reading “Will women be disproportionately affected by Brexit?”