Is Baltic free-market exceptionalism under threat?
One key to the Baltic states' relative success is tax policy. All three nations have flat taxes. Estonia’s system is so good (particularly its approach to business taxation) that the Tax Foundation ranks it as the best in the OECD. Statists must not be allowed to ruin it all
- 16 November 2016
Estonia shows how sensible taxation helps growth
Estonia is a breath of fresh air on a European continent in danger of sinking into a stagnant swamp of statism. The figures speak for themselves. It just shows that low taxation and a pro-business approach can work wonders. We should all follow suit
- 23 July 2015
Thatcher’s Baltic outpost
Estonia, thanks to the work of Laar and others, is now one of the brightest stars in the post-Soviet firmament. All because of its business-ready and open trading environment. You can register a company in 18 minutes!
- 9 December 2013
As the EU falters a new “empire” could rise in eastern Europe
New thinking about old ideas, refashioned for the modern era, could promote an interesting revival offering benefits to everybody
- 7 September 2012
Katyn: Little guilt, no honour
The ECHR has criticised Russian authorities' reluctance to recognise the reality of the Katyn Massacre. What should the rest of us in modern Europe make of it?
- 17 April 2012
Challenging Russia: Why the West needs to be more intelligent in its approach
Putin’s world view and methods of operating need to be challenged by those of us who believe in the power of democracy, the rule of law and freedom of the individual. But Georgia is not the place to ground that challenge.
- 30 September 2011
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