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Life and Politics of the “Iron Lady”
Think Tank News
Life and Politics of the “Iron Lady”
One of the most important female politicians of the 20th century. Britain\'s first female prime minister, who initiated liberal economic changes and led the country through turbulent times of transition. The fascinating story of Margaret Thatcher\'s life in a 3-volume authorized biography is now available in Polish version, published with the support of the Economic Freedom Foundation.
Future of Urban Mobility in Emerging Markets
Society
Future of Urban Mobility in Emerging Markets
By 2050, two-thirds of the people worldwide will live in cities. This development comes with huge challenges for emerging and developing countries, especially in the area of mobility. A new study “Emerging Urban Mobility” by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation shows how these countries deal with these challenges.
Reviving Classical Liberalism Against Populism
Think Tank News
Reviving Classical Liberalism Against Populism
Populism poses a threat to liberty, free markets, and open society on all continents. How can this development be explained and what can be done about it? These are the two first sentences of the new book written by Nils Karlson titled \"Reviving Classical Liberalism Against Populism\". 
How Can Cities Adapt to Climate Change?
Society
How Can Cities Adapt to Climate Change?
The impacts of climate change are already noticeable. Cities are particularly affected by this trend. It is time to prepare cities for the consequences of climate change, focusing on the most effective measures. A new study by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation reveals how cities all around the world are tackling the challenge.
Books to Read in 2024
Society
Books to Read in 2024
The gluttony of the holidays marks not only the end of your capacity to feast more but also the end of the year. Your stocks I am sure are full of presents, and you want to catch up with your reading list. Lest you are too efficient and devour all your books here are a couple of recommendations for the next year.
Shifting Identities: Russian Speakers in Latvia
Society
Shifting Identities: Russian Speakers in Latvia
Europe woke up in a different reality on February 24, 2022. Shocked, angered, frightened, stressed, outraged – we can probably find many words to describe the primal and visceral feelings of people. But there was one very clear-cut line: whether or not one supported Ukraine which fell victim to the barbaric and criminal Russian invasion. This was a turning point for many things, including shifting identities for many Latvian Russian-speakers.
Euro: Money Is Not Everything
Economy
Euro: Money Is Not Everything
Poland pledged to adopt the Euro when it joined the European Union in 2004. The adoption of the common currency will have a significant impact on the country\'s future and will define our position in Europe. It should be noted that entry into the Eurozone is not only an economic issue but also a major political and social change.
Bulgaria’s New Minimum Wage Mechanism Needs Urgent Repair
Economy
Bulgaria’s New Minimum Wage Mechanism Needs Urgent Repair
At the end of last week, the current proposal for changing the minimum wage level was published. It is interesting for several reasons, mainly because, for the first time, the new mechanism for determining the minimum wage is applied, linking it to the dynamics of the average wage. This, in the context of high inflation and the subsequent rapid growth of wages, leads to its largest nominal increase in the last two decades.