2017: Elections in Germany with Angela Merkel likely to suffer reduced support even if re-elected. Elections in France with Francois Hollande not expected to be returned. The right on the … [Read more...]
Brexit – Early thoughts
So, Britain will leave the European Union. Obviously Brexit was a decision made exclusively by the voters of Britain but the question can be asked – why was a clear majority so anti … [Read more...]
Church Restoration Time? Who You Gonna Call? – Italian Artisans!
A little known industry is thriving in Italy. Artisan workshops in the Dolomites, around Carrara, in Florence and no doubt in other centres are providing church restoration and decoration … [Read more...]
Are Italy’s Protected Sectors Under Scrutiny?
Could it finally be happening in Italy? Newspaper reports here suggest the government is looking to review the monopoly or (over) protected status enjoyed by some of Italy's professions and … [Read more...]
Why Draghi, Renzi, and now Greece, must prevail. A view from the Bank of England.
They don’t come any more conservative than the Bank of England. The old lady of Threadneedle Street, guardian of the Pound Sterling, protector of the gilts – Sterling bonds.So is there a … [Read more...]