Pragmatism vs ideology
It has been over three years since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in June 2016.
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Putting a stamp on corporate citizenship
In these times of growing public anxiety over societal issues, it is more important than ever before for corporations and other organisations to keep corporate citizenship in mind. And make no mistake, this anxiety is not a short-term fad.
Corporate activism in an age of radical uncertainty
W hen I first heard the term 'radical uncertainty', my mind immediately turned to the work of Hyman Minsky, a relatively unknown economist back in the 1950s, who spent his li
Fighting fraud with change communications
Fraud can be found in many aspects of daily life.
5 tips for... communicating to policy makers
You closely follow policy discussions that affect your industry and your business. You draft position papers, back up your arguments with data, and meet decision-makers to argue your case. Time for a break?
"I'm angry. I'm European. Where do I click?"
Imagine a whole stratum of the western population for whom politics and policy were once distant concerns – abstract concepts they did not feel really affected them.
Speaking out for Europe
"The trust of the mass population can no longer be taken from granted, and any continuation of the 'grand illusion' is dangerous for leaders in today's world."
Identity crisis? What identity crisis?
Worries over European democracy are certainly justified.
Trust, TTIP and Trump: transatlantic trade and the EU
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) trade agreement between the European Union and the United States aimed to liberalise trade by reducing the regulatory barriers for businesses.
A continent in transition
Europe is showing visible signs of progress: in most countries, labour markets are healthier than they have been in a decade, with more people in work than ever before, while social exclusion is declining.