More Liberal Voices

More Liberal Voices is a project coordinated by the Lithuanian Free Market Institute (LFMI). Through this project we aspire to advance the liberal agenda in the EU decision-making process and to give an organized voice to liberal solutions by submitting rigorous analysis and responses to some key areas of public policy of the European Union. By pooling together the expert and advocacy capacities of the liberal-minded think-tanks in the 4Liberty network, we seek to multiply the outreach, visibility and impact of these groups in driving liberal policies in the EU agenda

Think Tank News

The EU Should Keep Unanimous Agreement on Tax Matters

BY LFMI AND More Liberal Voices / January 30, 2019

The European Commission has prepared a Roadmap for more efficient law-making in the field of taxation: identification of areas for a move to qualified majority voting. The aim of the proposal is to explore possibilities for removing the need for unanimous agreement by all countries and moving to qualified majority voting in taxation.

Economy

Position On European Commission Proposal for a Council Recommendation on Access to Social Protection for Workers and the Self-Employed

BY More Liberal Voices AND LFMI / November 29, 2018

As part of the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, the European Commission (EC) has adopted a proposal for a Council Recommendation on access to social protection for workers and the self-employed.

Economy

Effects of Tobacco Taxation

BY LFMI AND More Liberal Voices / September 5, 2018

Taxation of tobacco products raises severe economic and social concerns which should be taken into account when formulating further tobacco taxation policies, including on novel tobacco products. Increased education rather than higher excise duties should be the main policy.

Economy

On System of Own Resources of the EU

BY LFMI AND More Liberal Voices / July 27, 2018

The European Commission has presented a new proposal on the System of Own Resources of the European Union. If agreed on, the provisions of this proposal shall apply from January 1, 2021 - except the provisions regarding the CCCTB.

Economy

On Review of SME Definition

BY LFMI AND More Liberal Voices / July 26, 2018

The definition of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is an important issue, regarding not only a number of European policies that have been set up to ensure these SMEs benefit from financial support, fee reduction, reduced administrative burden, etc.

Economy

Energy Taxation Directive Should Protect Europeans

BY Zilvinas Silenas, LFMI AND More Liberal Voices / June 13, 2018

Energy Taxation Directive (ETD) claims to improve the Single Market, promote energy efficiency, and contribute to jobs and growth. In reality, it fails to achieve these objectives. The research by LFMI suggests that in 2012 the grey market for fuel comprised nearly 20 percent of the market for transportation fuel.

Policy Papers, Think Tank News

More Liberal Voices Throughout the Years

BY More Liberal Voices / November 25, 2017

We are pleased to present an extensive body of research on EU policy issues, resulting from five-year cooperation of independent think tanks in Central and Eastern Europe. The annual publications of the More Liberal Voices project include position notes, policy briefs, and petitions on some of the most pressing EU policy issues.

Policy Papers

Position Paper on the Future of EU Finances: Redesign and Liberate

BY More Liberal Voices AND LFMI / October 24, 2017

This Position Paper is a response to the Reflection Paper on the Future of EU Finances by the European Commission.The goal of this Paper is to evaluate the outlook for EU Budget, its trends and ongoing discussions and to present EU budget reform solutions that would change Europe, make it prosperous.

Society

Let Them Speak Out! Social Studies as an Integral Part of Citizenship Education

BY Daria Hejwosz-Gromkowska AND More Liberal Voices / October 3, 2017

We need to have in mind that democracy is not a given; it is susceptible and fragile. Many societies of the European countries (and the US too) confirm the thesis that democracy is in crisis and the elite are desperately looking for the cure. How to stop populism and the threat of authoritarianism in Europe (and elsewhere)?

Policy Papers, Publications

A Joint Open Letter on the Posting of Workers

BY More Liberal Voices / October 2, 2017

Posting of workers plays an essential role in the Internal Market and the cross-border provision of services. Simply put, posting of workers allows a worker from a sending country to work in a recipient country while observing regulations of the former.