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Can the World Health Organization survive Donald Trump’s presidency?
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Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) will have major implications for global health. Hassan Damluji writes that while the organisation will survive, … Continued The post Can the World Health Organization survive Donald Trump’s presidency? first appeared on EUROPP.
British CEOs earn 100 times what they pay employees
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Britain’s CEOs earn 100+ times the median pay of their workers, up from 20 times in the 1970s. But high pay doesn't boost performance or productivity. The post British CEOs earn 100 times what they pay employees first appeared on LSE Business Review.
How Europe can rethink its security strategy towards Russia
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The defence spending of EU member states has increased substantially since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Kamil Zwolski argues this extra spending must now be accompanied by a coherent long-term … Continued The post How Europe can rethink its security strategy towards Russia first appeared on EUROPP.
How social entrepreneurs can gain visibility in the media
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Instead of trying to be the central topic of a news article, entrepreneurs must offer their contribution as experts for stories reporters are already covering. The post How social entrepreneurs can gain visibility in the media first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Poland’s presidential election – the end of re-democratisation?
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Karol Nawrocki’s victory in the 2025 Polish presidential election has shattered the optimism of liberal and pro-EU voters in Poland, writes Adam Holesch. Amid rising tensions over Europe’s future trajectory, … Continued The post Poland’s presidential election – the end of re-democratisation? first appeared on EUROPP.
What the left can learn from MAGA
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The Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement has carried Donald Trump to the White House and inspired multiple parallel movements in Europe. Moises de Souza argues that if progressive parties … Continued The post What the left can learn from MAGA first appeared on EUROPP.
A warning about the risks of drones and ChatGPT
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Why aren't more people raising privacy and cybersecurity objections to AI?Underregulation will lead to unexpected and devastating outcomes. The post A warning about the risks of drones and ChatGPT first appeared on LSE Business Review.
From discontent to disruption – the shifting geography of politics in Portugal
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In March 2024, João Almeida and Andrés Rodríguez-Pose wrote that a transformation in the territorial dynamics of electoral politics in Portugal was underway. Revisiting their argument after the 2025 Portuguese … Continued The post From discontent to disruption – the shifting geography of politics in Portugal first appeared on EUROPP.
Climate change, political inertia and the power of protest – insights from the LSE Festival exhibition
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How do climate-based natural disasters affect politics? António Valentim presents insights from four studies featured at the 2025 LSE Festival exhibition. Research by António Valentim is featured at the 2025 … Continued The post Climate change, political inertia and the power of protest – insights from the LSE Festival exhibition first appeared on EUROPP.
Is the managed migration of health workers “ethics washing” or something more?
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Many countries across the world struggle with the emigration of health workers. But do frameworks for ethically managing healthcare worker emigration make a real difference? Tine Hanrieder and Leon Janauschek … Continued The post Is the managed migration of health workers “ethics washing” or something more? first appeared on EUROPP.
The surprising leadership effect accelerators have on startup employees
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Accelerators give startup employees the confidence and skills to succeed in the job market. The post The surprising leadership effect accelerators have on startup employees first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Why money alone won’t cure corruption in healthcare
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Corruption in healthcare is an enduring problem in many countries across Europe. Iva Parvanova argues that while investing in institutional reforms can achieve results, even well-designed policies will fall short … Continued The post Why money alone won’t cure corruption in healthcare first appeared on EUROPP.
The geopolitics of the entrepreneurial zoo
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Animal metaphors have long been used in the startup ecosystem, but these figures of speech represent more than linguistic quirks to describe techno-industrial capabilities. Robyn Klingler-Vidra and George Iliev write that the unicorn has long been a problematic key performance indicator for entrepreneurial ecosystems. They believe now is the time to retire this (vanity) metric … Continued The post The geopolitics of the entrepreneurial zoo first appeared on LSE Business Review.
How the euro can break from its crisis cycle
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European Central Bank intervention has been critical to fighting the multiple crises that have hit the euro over the last two decades. Yet as John H. Cochrane, Luis Garicano and … Continued The post How the euro can break from its crisis cycle first appeared on EUROPP.
Philipp Rode: Driving is not an unquestioned right
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In this Q&A, Philipp Rode, director of LSE Cities, presents a thought-provoking view on cars and urban mobility, especially in London. The post Philipp Rode: Driving is not an unquestioned right first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Has emigration led to welfare cuts in Central and Eastern Europe?
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EU member states in Central and Eastern Europe experienced high levels of emigration after joining the EU. New research from Melle Scholten shows that while this has resulted in fewer … Continued The post Has emigration led to welfare cuts in Central and Eastern Europe? first appeared on EUROPP.
UAE drones have given rise to a new arms economy
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An intricate arms supply network with the United Arab Emirates as its hub has been balancing the power between state and non-state actors in Africa and the Middle East. The estimated overall value of the global drone industry is around $45 billion. However, as Andreas Krieg writes, Abu Dhabi is not alone. In the deserts … Continued The post UAE drones have given rise to a new arms economy first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Italy’s citizenship referendum is a chance to align the country with the rest of Europe
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Italian citizens will vote on 8-9 June on a proposal to reduce the number of years a non-EU national must live in Italy before they can seek citizenship. Lorenzo Piccoli, … Continued The post Italy’s citizenship referendum is a chance to align the country with the rest of Europe first appeared on EUROPP.
The reset deal has opened a new chapter in UK-EU relations
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The agreement announced by the UK and EU on 19 May promises closer UK-EU cooperation. Vera Spyrakou argues the reset deal should be the first step toward moving beyond Brexit … Continued The post The reset deal has opened a new chapter in UK-EU relations first appeared on EUROPP.
Euro-optimism at its finest – twenty years of Slovenia’s membership of the EU
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Slovenia was considered a star pupil among the states that joined the EU in 2004. Ana Bojinović Fenko writes that despite facing several acute challenges since accession, the country’s approach … Continued The post Euro-optimism at its finest – twenty years of Slovenia’s membership of the EU first appeared on EUROPP.
Karol Nawrocki’s presidency and the coming storm in Poland
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Karol Nawrocki will be Poland’s next president after he defeated Rafał Trzaskowski in the Polish presidential election on 1 June. Bartłomiej Kot writes that Nawrocki is likely to promote closer alignment with Donald Trump and a tougher stance on both Ukraine and the EU. Karol Nawrocki’s narrow victory in Poland’s presidential election marks more than … Continued The post Karol Nawrocki’s presidency and the coming storm in Poland first appeared on EUROPP.
Featuring grey hair, but not really including older workers
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Brands may be engaging in "greywashing" when they feature older models in ads but internal company policies are not age-inclusive. The post Featuring grey hair, but not really including older workers first appeared on LSE Business Review.
The resilience of the university community in times of war – a view from Kyiv
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Ukraine’s universities have remained open to students throughout Russia’s war on Ukraine. Drawing on a recent period teaching at the Kyiv School of Economics, Tomila Lankina reflects on the power of education to build a better future for Ukraine. The first message that flashed up on the Kyiv School of Economics university communications platform was: … Continued The post The resilience of the university community in times of war – a view from Kyiv first appeared on EUROPP.
Football forecasting – harnessing the power of the crowd
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Can the wisdom of the crowds predict football results? New research from Jens Koed Madsen finds that asking a group of people to guess the outcomes of football matches can produce surprisingly accurate predictions. Football is a beautiful, if chaotic, game. Its inherent volatility and low-scoring nature mean that it is challenging to predict outcomes, … Continued The post Football forecasting – harnessing the power of the crowd first appeared on EUROPP.
Startups and national security – lessons from Northeast Asia for Europe
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Japan, South Korea and Taiwan have positioned startups not only as engines of economic growth but as key pillars of national security. Robyn Klingler-Vidra and Ramon Pacheco Pardo argue this approach offers valuable lessons for Europe. In an era of rising geopolitical tension, economic security has become a strategic imperative. Across Europe, policymakers are grappling … Continued The post Startups and national security – lessons from Northeast Asia for Europe first appeared on EUROPP.
How to reshape the accounting profession to attract younger talent
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The accounting profession is at a crossroads. Audit firms are struggling to recruit newer generations, as younger people are starting to rethink the return on investment of higher education. Jiafan Li and Erhan Kilincarslan write that firms must overhaul the career, and universities must realign accounting education with Gen Z’s tech-driven, purpose-first worldview. Confidence among … Continued The post How to reshape the accounting profession to attract younger talent first appeared on LSE Business Review.
How to overcome bitcoin’s climate change dilemma
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As the use of bitcoin increased over the past decades, its environmental toll became more apparent, creating a dilemma for policymakers and investors. Stringent climate policies can reduce bitcoin’s environmental impact but may also undermine its role as a hedge against fluctuations in equity markets. Seyedmehdi (Mehdi) Hosseini, Mohammadhossein Lashkaripour and Rizwan Ahmed studied the … Continued The post How to overcome bitcoin’s climate change dilemma first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Cultural exception? Why regulating the book market contradicts conventional wisdom about competition
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Fixing retail book prices is a common policy in Europe, but how does preventing competition affect booksellers and buyers? Christos Genakos, Lorien Sabatino and Tommaso Valletti find that when the ability to offer customers lower prices is restricted, sellers shift towards competing on customer service and book variety – improving buyers’ experience. Books are unique … Continued The post Cultural exception? Why regulating the book market contradicts conventional wisdom about competition first appeared on EUROPP.
How Ireland’s marriage equality referendum future-proofed same-sex marriage
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Today is the tenth anniversary of the referendum that paved the way for the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Ireland. Brian Tobin writes that while the referendum was both unnecessary and problematic, it effectively future-proofed same-sex marriage as a fundamental right. On 22 May 2015, Ireland held a referendum on amending the Constitution of Ireland … Continued The post How Ireland’s marriage equality referendum future-proofed same-sex marriage first appeared on EUROPP.
Startups in the global south struggle for international recognition
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The global south is teeming with entrepreneurial activity, but entrepreneurs rarely receive the recognition and support they deserve. Many end up being driven out of business by larger, international players. Sagartirtha Chakraborty writes that the global innovation ecosystem is structurally unequal. He discusses possible ways to address the inequality. “What’s the price of a rounded … Continued The post Startups in the global south struggle for international recognition first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Curb your enthusiasm – Nicușor Dan’s victory is far from the end for Romania’s far right
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Nicușor Dan defeated George Simion in Romania’s presidential election on 18 May. Mihaela Mihai writes that while Dan’s success has been hailed as a victory for pro-European liberalism over the far right, there is an urgent need to address the sources of resentment that nearly carried Simion to power. In December 2024, Romania – an … Continued The post Curb your enthusiasm – Nicușor Dan’s victory is far from the end for Romania’s far right first appeared on EUROPP.
Eugenie Dugoua: Data centres are the factories of our modern lives
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Our lives today increasingly depend on data centres for simple activities like writing emails or watching videos. The arrival of large language models such as ChatGPT has caused a significant uptick in the use of digital services that also depend on data centres. Eugenie Dugoua discusses what this dependence means for the environment in a … Continued The post Eugenie Dugoua: Data centres are the factories of our modern lives first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Is the UK-EU reset the first step toward Britain rejoining the single market?
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The UK and the EU have reached agreement on a post-Brexit “reset” to their relationship. Mitya Pearson and David Jeffery write that while there is support in the UK for establishing closer relations with the EU, there are major political obstacles to taking more ambitious steps like rejoining the single market. Following the UK-EU summit … Continued The post Is the UK-EU reset the first step toward Britain rejoining the single market? first appeared on EUROPP.
Is Starbucks’ reversal of automation the new game in town?
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Starbucks thought it was streamlining drink-making and reducing labour costs when it introduced an automated system in 2022. Three years and many disappointed customers later, the system is being rolled back. Leslie Willcocks analyses what makes technology rollouts work and what often goes wrong in the process. In April 2025, Starbucks announced it was pulling … Continued The post Is Starbucks’ reversal of automation the new game in town? first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Xi, Putin and the struggle for “History”
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History and memory as much as interests play a critical role in sustaining the Russia-China relationship today, writes Michael Cox. It is often said by latter day doom-mongers that one of the many symptoms of the West’s current malaise – perhaps most visible in the United States – has been a steady move away from … Continued The post Xi, Putin and the struggle for “History” first appeared on EUROPP.
Dollar under threat led to Trump’s about-face on tariffs
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President Trump’s so-called tariff “liberation day” brought significant financial fallout for the US, threatening the dollar’s supremacy and revealing deeper vulnerabilities in the US macroeconomic outlook. Fabio Sabatini writes that the threat to the dominance of the US dollar opens a window of opportunity for Europe. With the Geneva agreement signed on 12 May, China … Continued The post Dollar under threat led to Trump’s about-face on tariffs first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Romania at the crossroads as Europe watches on
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George Simion and Nicușor Dan will contest the second round of Romania’s presidential election on 18 May. Alexandru Damian writes the election could have profound implications for both Romania and Europe. Romania is navigating one of the most intense and prolonged electoral periods in its recent history. In just over a year, the country has … Continued The post Romania at the crossroads as Europe watches on first appeared on EUROPP.
The perceived independence of information sources has a powerful impact on polarisation
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When two people with opposing political beliefs are shown the same piece of information, they often have radically different responses. Drawing on new research, Jens Koed Madsen, David Young and Lee de Wit show that disagreements over the independence of information sources can play a significant role in this type of polarisation. Research shows that … Continued The post The perceived independence of information sources has a powerful impact on polarisation first appeared on EUROPP.
Nick Couldry: Using AI for trivial tasks hurts the planet
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Data centres around the world consume vast amounts of electricity and water. In London, Thames Water has expressed great concern with possible shortages. Nick Couldry believes that we must stop using AI for trivial tasks every day. Without this behavioural change, we risk worsening climate change. He discussed the environmental consequences of AI in this … Continued The post Nick Couldry: Using AI for trivial tasks hurts the planet first appeared on LSE Business Review.
The European funding wars and the rise and fall of civil society
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EU funding has supported advocacy activities by NGOs for over 60 years. Yet as Rosa Sanchez Salgado explains, there is now a fierce debate taking place in Brussels over whether this funding should continue. There is currently a full-fledged fight over whether the European Commission should provide European NGOs with funding for advocacy activities. The … Continued The post The European funding wars and the rise and fall of civil society first appeared on EUROPP.
The push to integrate real-world data in healthcare
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Every time we visit a general practitioner, go to the pharmacy or adopt wearable technology, we’re producing real-world health data. Even though the data is still fragmented, there’s a push to aggregate it and make it more actionable. Alex Bedenkov, Jim Weatherall, Melissa Grady, Alex Bishop, Ohad Goldberg, Ryan Walton, Irena Brookes-Smith and Timothy Geldard … Continued The post The push to integrate real-world data in healthcare first appeared on LSE Business Review.
Germany’s economic reckoning
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Friedrich Merz was confirmed as Germany’s new Chancellor on 6 May, despite losing an initial vote in the Bundestag. John Ryan argues Merz will face a formidable challenge in trying to revive the German economy. The result of the German federal election in February reflected a complex and fragile social and political landscape. A crucial … Continued The post Germany’s economic reckoning first appeared on EUROPP.
NHS talking therapies bring long-term economic returns to England
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Mental health treatment improves workers’ employability and increases their earnings. Klaudia Rzepnicka, Emma Sharland, Marta Rossa, Ted Dolby, Ekaterina Oparina, Rob Saunders, Daniel Ayoubkhani and Vahé Nafilyan conducted the first nationally representative analysis of how psychological therapies in England affect people’ work outcomes. They found evidence of the benefit of public investments in talking therapies. … Continued The post NHS talking therapies bring long-term economic returns to England first appeared on LSE Business Review.