How Do Expiring ACA Subsidies Impact Health Insurance Premiums?
Expanded subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will end in 2026, causing increases in medical insurance premiums. This will affect those who do not receive subsidies, as insurers anticipate a sicker population without these supports. Congress could extend the subsidies.
EUs AI (Giga)factories: Beacons of Innovation or Deserts of Futility?
The European Commission plans to create artificial intelligence factories to improve European competitiveness, but its location and dependence on a single technological supplier are questioned. Alternative approaches are suggested and the factories are proposed to be linked with dedicated research to ensure sovereignty and reliability.
Argentina: President Milei Faces Challenges and Achievements
President Milei, after his electoral victory in Argentina, faces challenges to reactivate the economy with high inflation and external debts, and must reduce the public deficit. His party LLA obtained great support but does not have a parliamentary majority, which requires him to maneuver with caution.
Strategic European Security in the Era of Hybrid Warfare.
Russian military thinkers use non-military and indirect military measures, such as disinformation and cyberattacks, to achieve strategic objectives and prepare the battlefield. Europe must better understand Russian thinking, share information, reduce the grey area and innovate to counter these activities. Western policies, although with efforts from the EU and NATO, remain defensive and reactive.
Establishment of the 28th Regime in Europe
The European Union faces obstacles in its internal market due to fragmentation in legal, administrative and regulatory norms, affecting small and medium-sized enterprises in particular. The concept of regime 28 is proposed as an optional legal framework to facilitate cross-border activity without total harmonization. This study analyzes this concept, its evolution and perspectives, proposing a new approach for its effective implementation.