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Infosecurity.sk: Bi-Weekly Report on Emerging Disinformation Trends

Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom/August 16, 2021 /Leave a comment

On August 10, the Slovak cabinet approved a series of changes to the COVID automat – an emotionally charged topic that had led to several anti-government protests in recent weeks. The new changes are due to come into force on August 16. They come after the last set of restrictions regarding the border regime was suspended by the Slovak Constitutional Court, giving the people who only got the 1st dose of vaccine the same rights as those who are unvaccinated.

Society

Sense of Freedom in Hungary During COVID-19 Pandemic

Adam Kefer and Republikon Institute/March 15, 2021March 16, 2021 /Leave a comment

2020 was a special year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The introduction of the restrictive measures had a negative effect on both human rights and the economy – which is true for both Hungary and the Netherlands.

Society

Importance of Human Relations during Pandemic: Lessons Friends TV Series Taught Us

Mate Hajba and Free Market Foundation/September 16, 2020September 16, 2020 /Leave a comment

The popularity of the Friends TV series couldn’t be illustrated better than by looking at Netflix statistics, according to which it is still one of the most popular content. In the times of social isolation and distancing imposed by COVID-19, the lessons the sit-com teaches us can provide some welcome solace.

Economy

COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Immediate Impact On Ukrainian Economy

Vitaliy Kravchuk and The Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting - Kyiv/June 12, 2020June 18, 2020 /Leave a comment

The COVID-19 pandemic has already inflicted severe damage on the Ukrainian economy despite relatively mild public health implications so far. The number of new COVID-19 cases seems to have stabilized over the last few weeks.

Politics

Policy Options for Tackling COVID-19 Crisis

Justus Lenz and Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom/April 10, 2020April 14, 2020 /Leave a comment

To stop the coronavirus, most countries ceased almost all economic and social activities. As a first response to prevent an exponential growth of cases, this was probably justified. However, we will not be able to bear the costs of such a complete shutdown for a very long time.

Politics

Poland Votes Despite COVID-19 Crisis

Detmar Doering and Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom/April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 /Leave a comment

The restructuring of the state in a latently authoritarian direction is being pushed even further. The government’s worrying trend is particularly evident in the way it is trying to instrumentalize the COVID-19 crisis for the upcoming presidential elections on May 10.

Society

Alcohol, Cigarettes, Food, Beverages: Poland More Restrictive Than Germany and the Czech Republic

Marek Tatala and FOR/June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 /Leave a comment

The Nanny State Index 2019 measures the level of restrictive regulations governing the sale and consumption of food, non-alcoholic beverages, alcohol, tobacco, and e-cigarettes. The higher a country’s ranking, the more restrictive the regulations.

Politics

The Problematic Diesel Driving Bans in Germany

Steffen Hentrich and Liberales Institut/October 16, 2017 /Leave a comment

The key to solving the ecological problems of transport lies in a policy that allows for technological innovation in a wide range of drive technologies and air-cleaning measures. Central planning and ideologically motivated activism, which reduce our prosperity, undermine technological know-how and threaten jobs, are clearly out of place.

Economy

Restrictions on the Posting of Workers: Protectionism against the Poorer Member States

Rafal Trzeciakowski and More Liberal Voices/September 21, 2017 /Leave a comment

The proposed restrictions to posting of workers disproportionally hit the poorer Member States from Eastern and Southern Europe. However, these countries should not push for retaliatory regulations to protect their home markets, but to block “equal pay for equal work in the same place” and further liberalise trade in services.

Economy

LFMI Position on EU Initiative on Restrictions on Payments in Cash

More Liberal Voices and LFMI/June 1, 2017 /Leave a comment

The European Commission has launched a legislative initiative on cash payment restrictions aimed at exploring the rationale for the introduction of upper limits on cash transactions. LFMI presents its position on the issue of restricting cash payments as a measure to fight against criminal activity, terrorism and the shadow economy.

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Infosecurity.sk: Bi-Weekly Report on Emerging Disinformation Trends

Sense of Freedom in Hungary During COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Immediate Impact On Ukrainian Economy

Poland Votes Despite COVID-19 Crisis

Alcohol, Cigarettes, Food, Beverages: Poland More Restrictive Than Germany and the Czech Republic

The Problematic Diesel Driving Bans in Germany

Restrictions on the Posting of Workers: Protectionism against the Poorer Member States

LFMI Position on EU Initiative on Restrictions on Payments in Cash

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