European army: a convenient utopia

Dr Pierre-Emmanuel Thomann OPINION The idea of ​​creating a European army is today a convenient utopia. French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken out in favor of the creation of a “European army”, on the occasion of the commemoration of 11 November 1918 in Paris, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel supported this idea. Emmanuel Macron’s statement on…

Poland: Article 7 versus Article 50

Janice ATKINSON, OPINION Poland may find itself the pariah of the EU when it could be stripped of its EU voting rights.  I would say to Poland, stand strong, you are elected by the people with a mandate for reform.  Remember, the UK voted to leave the EU to take back control of our sovereignty. It…

Is EU Regulation Ready for Fintech?

Serge Turbin, OPINION Fintech is a booming sector at the intersection of financial services and technology. Increasingly, fintech startups and technology companies are entering the marketplace traditionally reserved for large financial institutions and intermediaries, such as banks and insurance companies. From TransferWise to Funding Circle, fintech firms are disrupting the status quo, by offering new…