The short answer is that the European public would react badly to any “Growth First” agenda premised on welfare retrenchment — but the more interesting question is which publics, and on what timeline — because Europe is not a monolith, and the political economy of welfare retrenchment plays out very differently depending on where you are standing. The historical record on this is fairly unambiguous. Every serious attempt to structurally trim European welfare states — Schröder’s Agenda 2010, Sarkozy’s pension reforms, the austerity packages imposed on Greece, Portugal, and Spain after 2010 — generated fierce political backlash, often with lasting consequences.

The anticipation surrounding the upcoming Meetup Policymaker 2024 is palpable. Scheduled to take place in the vibrant city of Washington, D.C., this event promises to be a groundbreaking forum for policymakers, stakeholders, and thought leaders from across the globe. The announcement has sparked considerable interest, underscoring the critical importance of this annual gathering in shaping the future of public policy. This year’s theme, “Innovating Governance,” reflects the evolving landscape of policy formulation and implementation.

Study answers the question, “Why do we need a gig+?” NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 29, 2024 - Today at Fiber Connect 2024, the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) announced a new study, performed by RVA LLC Market Research & Consulting (RVA), that confirms users should subscribe to the fastest level of broadband service (gigabit+) offered by their provider as time, efficiency, and productivity benefits quickly add up financially. That is money in the pocket of gigabit+ subscribers.