News and Commentary
8 posts
Original thinking on what’s happening now in democracy and capitalism.
November 14, 2023
European policy makers have recently made milestone decisions about the control of vehicles’ pollution. Industry influence appears to be weakening protections that would benefit citizens.
November 8, 2023
Francesco Zirpoli
Interviewed for RAI TV current affairs program Presa Diretta, Rebalance team member Francesco Zirpoli comments on the challenges facing Italy’s automotive industry, amid fears of job losses and a lack
July 20, 2023
Recent EU progress towards effective mandatory human rights due diligence (HRDD) is still putting processes over outcomes. But the news is not all bad.
June 30, 2023
Ukraine will need huge international support in its recovery following the Russian invasion. Responsible business conduct must be central to the reconstruction effort.
May 9, 2023
Democratic erosion in Turkey has led to economic decline. Ahead of the May 14 election, Turkish business leaders have an opportunity to speak out to uphold democratic values.
May 4, 2023
Many companies will resist new EU regulations making them legally accountable for their environmental and human rights impacts overseas, but others may actually welcome them.
April 13, 2023
The EU wants to fix the loopholes in its emissions trading system with a new carbon border adjustment border mechanism. It needs companies to comply with rather than sidestep new rules.
January 24, 2023
Lisa Pramann, Johanna Mair
The number of social enterprises is growing but policy makers lack suitable data about how they operate and what influences their success. That needs to change.
