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Why Estonia might be the most well prepared country for the coronavirus

In 2018, Forbes named Estonia as one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world. Their e-government provides 99% of state services online. As Richard Davies says in his book Extreme Economies, “the only official things you cannot do online in Estonia are marry, divorce and buy a house.”1 Estonians vote online, see their GPs online and 95% of the population pays taxes online. … Continue reading Why Estonia might be the most well prepared country for the coronavirus

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European Super League: A money making scheme?

Over the past century, football has cemented its place as the most popular sport in the world. It now commands the interest, loyalty and engagement of more people than ever before and continues to grow bigger. ‘In the three most populous nations on earth – China, India and the United States – where football existed on the periphery of society, it has now arrived for … Continue reading European Super League: A money making scheme?

Is it Too Late for Europe to Solve its Population Problem?

For a country to sustain its population the fertility rate must be at least 2.1. That is to say, each female member of the population must have on average 2.1 children. Today the European Union’s rate sits at only 1.6, with the highest fertility rate being in France at 1.9. Together with rising life expectancy, these statistics help explain Europe’s most pressing issue: an ageing … Continue reading Is it Too Late for Europe to Solve its Population Problem?

The Euro: A failed project?

The Euro was created at midnight on 1st January 1999 when members of the Eurozone fixed their currencies against each other, but it did not become a legal tender until 1st January 2002. The creation of the Euro was seen to be a step towards the political and social unification of Europe through economic means: the means being an optimal currency area (OCA) – a theory … Continue reading The Euro: A failed project?