● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·
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Henry Olsen

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Cut the VAT
Opinion

Cut the VAT

European leaders are urged to cut VAT rates to stimulate economic growth, crucial for boosting defense spending amidst geopolitical challenges and sluggish growth.

By Henry Olsen25 August 2026
Europe is unprepared for a US victory in Iran
Opinion

Europe is unprepared for a US victory in Iran

European leaders find themselves unprepared for a potential US victory in Iran, which may have significant implications for the global economy and Western alliances.

By Henry Olsen18 August 2026
Why Europe may come to miss MAGA
Opinion

Why Europe may come to miss MAGA

As the Democratic Party shifts left, European leaders may find themselves missing the stability provided by the MAGA right, fearing a loss of military support and traditional alliances.

By Henry Olsen14 August 2026
Merz clings to a firewall his own voters have abandoned
Opinion

Merz clings to a firewall his own voters have abandoned

CDU leader Friedrich Merz faces growing discontent as shifting voter support in East Germany favors the AfD, highlighting a disconnect with conservative constituents.

By Henry Olsen05 August 2026
Morawiecki’s expulsion opens the door to a broader Polish right
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Morawiecki’s expulsion opens the door to a broader Polish right

The expulsion of Mateusz Morawiecki from PiS by Jarosław Kaczyński may weaken the ruling party but strengthen opposition efforts, particularly against Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

By Henry Olsen29 July 2026
Europe’s World Cup travellers come home wanting what America has
Opinion

Europe’s World Cup travellers come home wanting what America has

European World Cup fans returned home with a new perspective on America, impressed by its wealth, friendly people, and vast, modern stadiums, potentially influencing their views long-term.

By Henry Olsen21 July 2026
Le Pen’s real second-round test is the comfortable bourgeoisie
Opinion

Le Pen’s real second-round test is the comfortable bourgeoisie

Marine Le Pen's resurgence in the 2027 presidential race reveals a crucial challenge: persuading the comfortable bourgeoisie to support her over Macron's candidate.

By Henry Olsen14 July 2026
Romania’s deadlock shows the cost of shutting out populists
Opinion

Romania’s deadlock shows the cost of shutting out populists

Romania's government deadlock highlights the challenges traditional parties face when sidelining populists.

By Henry Olsen07 July 2026