In this episode of CEA Talk, host Szilárd Szelpál is joined by Martin Pánek, Director of the Liberal Institute in Prague, to discuss what Andrej Babiš’s political comeback means for Czechia and Europe. From coalition tensions in Prague to the future of the Visegrád Group, EU relations, and regional competitiveness, the conversation explores whether Babiš’s return signals a new era of Central European populism or just another turn in a familiar political cycle. 🎧 Tune in to CEA Talk — where Ce...
All content for CEA Talk is the property of Central European Affairs Magazine and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
In this episode of CEA Talk, host Szilárd Szelpál is joined by Martin Pánek, Director of the Liberal Institute in Prague, to discuss what Andrej Babiš’s political comeback means for Czechia and Europe. From coalition tensions in Prague to the future of the Visegrád Group, EU relations, and regional competitiveness, the conversation explores whether Babiš’s return signals a new era of Central European populism or just another turn in a familiar political cycle. 🎧 Tune in to CEA Talk — where Ce...
Panzaru: If you raise taxes too much, you don’t get less smoking
CEA Talk
38 minutes
4 months ago
Panzaru: If you raise taxes too much, you don’t get less smoking
In this episode of CEA Talk, Dr. Emil Panzaru, political analyst and tobacco regulation expert, discusses the European Commission’s approach to taxing tobacco and vaping products. He dives into the unintended consequences of taxation, such as the growth of illicit markets, and reflects on what smarter regulation could look like. A critical look at public health, policy design, and the limits of prohibition.
CEA Talk
In this episode of CEA Talk, host Szilárd Szelpál is joined by Martin Pánek, Director of the Liberal Institute in Prague, to discuss what Andrej Babiš’s political comeback means for Czechia and Europe. From coalition tensions in Prague to the future of the Visegrád Group, EU relations, and regional competitiveness, the conversation explores whether Babiš’s return signals a new era of Central European populism or just another turn in a familiar political cycle. 🎧 Tune in to CEA Talk — where Ce...
