Analysis

Safety is the best present: Toys safety in the EU

Toys sold in the EU must meet strict safety requirements. But parents should wise up to the fact that no toy is hazard-free and keep their eye on the ball.

Iceland’s quest for equality, openness and democracy

As cracks appear in political establishments the world over, Iceland is forging its own path towards an open and inclusive society.

Viktor Orbán turns Hungary into a tax haven

The government has announced an economic package to deal with the country’s acutely low wages or, more likely, to profit multinationals and keep Orbán in power.

5 things you should know about the French presidential election

While the country is at a tipping point, here is a rundown of the most important facts on the recent political developments in France.

Portugal endures budget talks, credit evaluation and Schäuble

After the back and forth with Brussels, a positive credit rating helped Portugal overcome its state of budgetary limbo, yet Lisbon was “verbally downgraded” by German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble.

Pirates sail for government in Iceland

A decade after it was founded, the Pirate Party are set to make yet another historic step, this time in Iceland, where it has has mobilized a great level of public support and has been leading the polls ever since the announcement of the national election.