Immigration Policy: An Economic Necessity or a Hidden Self-Tax?

I have always felt that Europe’s debates on immigration are monopolized by “political correctness” and “humanitarian rhetoric.” Officials constantly tell us: immigration is not cheap labor, it exists because we need diversity, because Europe has historical responsibilities; or, because the pressure of aging societies is so severe that without immigration, the system would collapse. On … Continue reading Immigration Policy: An Economic Necessity or a Hidden Self-Tax? →

“Shared Values Visa” and the Global Migration Narrative: An Economic Commentary

Russia’s recent launch of the “Share Value Visa” program immediately drew my attention. Officially introduced as a new immigration initiative, this visa targets individuals around the world who share Russia’s “core civilizational values.” According to Russian sources, over 700 applicants have signed up so far, and the government has promoted the program with promotional videos … Continue reading “Shared Values Visa” and the Global Migration Narrative: An Economic Commentary →

A Rational Economic Reflection: Examining the Hypocrisy and Logic of Regulation in the Apple EU Dispute

As an avid observer of technology and economic issues, I feel both perplexed and frustrated by the ongoing dispute between Apple and the European Union. The EU, citing the Digital Markets Act, imposed a €500 million (approximately $580 million) fine on Apple and demanded changes to the App Store’s operations, labeling them as “anti competitive.” … Continue reading A Rational Economic Reflection: Examining the Hypocrisy and Logic of Regulation in the Apple EU Dispute →

The European Savings Standard: Between Market Logic and Democratic Risk

As someone who has long followed the evolution of the European Central Bank and EU financial policy, I found the ECB’s blog post on June 27, 2025 “Crossing two hurdles in one leap” both revealing and thought-provoking. In it, the ECB introduces a bold new idea: the “European Savings Standard,” a proposal aimed at channeling … Continue reading The European Savings Standard: Between Market Logic and Democratic Risk →