Author: Hans-Hermann Hoppe The original text in English can be found here. One of the most widely accepted statements among political economists is the following: every monopoly is bad from the consumer's point of view. Monopoly in its classical meaning is the right of exclusive privilege granted to one producer of a good or service, i.e. the absence of free …
More »TEAM in the media about the pension system and the economic situation
Pension reform for the young is one of the leading campaigns of EKIP, which is why our experts are often invited by the media on this topic. In February, our editor-in-chief – Georgi Vuldjev – had important appearances on the topic on some of the largest television stations. At the beginning of the month, on the air of the morning block …
More »Let's talk about democracy and preference
After midnight parliamentary dramas, we woke up to yet another change in the electoral legislation, seemingly inspired and pushed through by the MRF. On the one hand, this is another lesson for small urban parties about how much power a small political force can wield without interfering with GERB, on the other hand, it is an opportunity …
More »EU threatens Bulgaria's independence with new tax rules
A huge change is happening before our eyes, while we keep our eyes closed. At the end of December 2018, official talks began in Brussels on a change in the decision-making procedure on tax policy issues. EU officials and certain forces in the Union are seeking to change the current system of unanimity (on the part of …
More »Where does civil forfeiture break down?
Author: Alexander Terziev Besides being in direct contradiction with European law, it is more than obvious that the KPONPI will be used as a bludgeon against the opposition "The state policy to combat corruption is not aimed at retribution, but at restoring justice in society (...) regardless of the criminal proceedings against the person being investigated or ...
More »TEAM in the media for urban planning, healthcare and international politics
In the penultimate month of the year, the Bulgarian media again actively sought the expertise of the authors of the EKIP. Particular attention was paid to the topic of “urban planning” on the occasion of the report “Urban Planning Policy in Sofia” published at the beginning of the month with recommendations for improving urban planning policy. The problems with parking were commented on by our chairman Stoyan …
More »Theresa May and the four Brexit parties
A young, blond man in a blue blazer approaches the golden ceremonial scepter in the center of the chamber. For a moment, the House of Commons falls silent, then erupts in indignation as he defiantly raises the symbol of royal authority with both hands and carries it out. Without the golden ornament, laws cannot …
More »Bulgaria's future may depend on Brexit
"The European Union draws inspiration from the plant kingdom. In its negotiating strategy, the EU follows the example of the Venus flytrap, a flower that uses nectar to lure its victims inside - without them ever being able to come out again" Sir Christopher Chope, Member of the House of Commons The most important political events are taking place in the UK ...
More »The Philosophy of Thomas Jefferson
Author: Murray Rothbard, Mises.org Follower of Jefferson or of Alexander Hamilton? Every student, indeed every literate person in the United States, is expected to choose a side and join one of the two camps of the Great Debate. Most people today consider themselves followers of Jefferson. Representatives of a variety of groups, …
More »Don't say "hop" before jumping into politics
Author: Vasil Kanev About Slavi's show and the show's fame, which suffered a surprising blow On Wednesday (21.11.2018) there was an extremely interesting episode of "Slavi's Show" with a guest - the Bulgarian Prime Minister. Right from the very beginning, I was impressed by the mood of the host - slightly stiff, tense and not particularly happy. …
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