Populism is reshaping international business by making political narratives as important as economic fundamentals. Beyond market size and institutions, multinational firms must now assess how governments view foreign companies, as populist policies and rhetoric can increase investment uncertainty and influence where global capital flows.

Innovation remains a key driver of prosperity, but more innovation alone does not guarantee faster growth. Productivity depends on continuously generating useful knowledge, strong institutions, and the ability to transform new ideas into economic value, with strategies varying by countries' stage of development.

Europe's productivity has lagged behind the U.S., but living standards depend on more than GDP. The long-term challenge is sustaining Europe's social model through innovation.

Europe has fallen behind the United States in productivity and income growth, but lower GDP does not necessarily imply lower living standards. The real challenge is whether Europe can sustain its social model while remaining competitive through greater innovation and productivity.

Britain is a country full of standing water. A record heatwave is the spark. Together they could light a season of disease the islands have never had to fear before.

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Healthcare is shifting from fragmented digital tools to integrated platforms that improve coordination, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

Falling birth rates may have less to do with family incentives than with housing. Evidence from several countries shows that housing affordability, access to homeownership, and mortgage conditions play a major role in fertility decisions, suggesting that housing policy should be viewed as a key demographic policy.

Online health searches can improve awareness, but they may also increase anxiety and misinformation. Digital skills are key to turning information into better health decisions.