Rent cap in Denmark: rents may increase by a maximum of 4 percent
Denmark introduced a rent cap. The rents were set to rise by 10 percent because they are linked to inflation—as they are in Austria. But the Danish government has removed this link in...
Matching state pension to the national living wage would help pensioners maintain their dignity
Chris Parry, Cardiff Metropolitan University - A question that is perennially asked by financial experts is: “can the government (in other words, the taxpayer) afford to keep increasing pensions?” But in my view,...
Traineeships and other opportunities for young people in the EU
Young people eager to work with EU institutions, bodies or agencies have numerous options to gain valuable experience. Traineeships offer young professionals practical work experience and skill acquisition before transitioning to regular employment, while volunteering allows for practical skill development and is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact. The European Commission offers the Blue Book programme, a 5-month paid traineeship open to all EU citizens with a limited number of places also allocated to non-EU nationals. Trainees gain hands-on experience in various areas of EU policy-making, human resources, translation, and other fields, contributing to projects that shape the future of Europe. Applications for traineeships starting in March 2025 are open until 31...
Is the US banking crisis over?
George Kladakis, Edinburgh Napier University and Alexandros Skouralis, City, University of London - The US banking crisis triggered worries about the global banking system...
Why inheritance tax should be reformed
David Sturrock, Institute for Fiscal Studies and Bee Boileau, Institute for Fiscal Studies - Around 50 Conservative MPs called for inheritance tax to be abolished after the Telegraph launched...
Successful Comebacks and Ongoing Struggles in South America’s Economy
As South America begins to emerge from the turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic, the region’s economic recovery has been a story of divergence — some countries are rebounding quickly while others continue to struggle with persistent roadblocks that stymie growth. Three of the continent’s largest economies — Brazil, Chile and Argentina — provide contrasting stories of recovery, influenced by...
Jobs are up, wages less so – and lower purchasing power could still lead the US into a recession
Christopher Decker, University of Nebraska Omaha - Don’t be overly fooled by seemingly rosy jobs data heading into the Labor Day weekend. Yes, the U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs in August 2023 – faster...
Improving the quality of traineeships in the EU
Trainees all over the EU will benefit from better quality traineeships thanks to new Commission proposals. They will improve and enforce working...
