Sven R. Larson | The European Conservative

Danish Political Pragmatism Challenged by Rising Polarization

Sven R. Larson March 19, 2026

In pre-election polling, disgruntled voters penalize major parties whose ideological positions appear blurred or inconsistent.

Swedish Election Pact Paves Way for Euro Referendum

Sven R. Larson March 16, 2026

An unlikely political alliance opens for a reversal of the no-euro outcome from 2003. But the currency switch would not benefit the Swedish economy.

Volkswagen: Twilight of a German Giant

Sven R. Larson March 13, 2026

Born from one government decree, the People’s Car is now slowly succumbing to another government decree.

Europe Needs Tax Competition

Sven R. Larson March 10, 2026

The EU’s blacklist of low-tax jurisdictions is growing. Brussels goes out of its way to protect its high-tax cartel.

EU Commission Almost Admits: Europe Stuck in Industrial Poverty

Sven R. Larson March 6, 2026

The European Commission’s report on the Industrial Accelerator Act recognizes some of Europe’s economic problems. Unfortunately, that’s where the good stuff ends.

ECB President Candidly Admits Europe Has Big Problems

Sven R. Larson March 3, 2026

Christine Lagarde is probably the first major European policymaker to speak openly about why the EU is falling behind globally. But her plan for fixing the problem falls way short.

Finland Wakes Up With a Fiscal Hangover

Sven R. Larson February 28, 2026

Pressured by the EU on excessive budget deficits, Helsinki needs to rethink the very purpose of its government.

Who Controls Tariffs? Inside the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision

Sven R. Larson February 24, 2026

Contrary to what seems to be the prevailing wisdom, this was not a universal knockdown of Trump’s use of tariffs.

‘Taxman’ Lives On: 36% on Money You Haven’t Made

Sven R. Larson February 19, 2026

From California to Norway, governments show reckless creativity in their pursuit of more revenue.

More Economic Stagnation, More Political Ailment

Sven R. Larson February 17, 2026

Half of all EU states are below 1% GDP growth with no improvement in sight.

Tag: Sven R. Larson

Danish Political Pragmatism Challenged by Rising Polarization

Swedish Election Pact Paves Way for Euro Referendum

Volkswagen: Twilight of a German Giant

Europe Needs Tax Competition

EU Commission Almost Admits: Europe Stuck in Industrial Poverty

ECB President Candidly Admits Europe Has Big Problems

Finland Wakes Up With a Fiscal Hangover

Who Controls Tariffs? Inside the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision

‘Taxman’ Lives On: 36% on Money You Haven’t Made

More Economic Stagnation, More Political Ailment

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