The rise of populism across the Western world is creating comparisons with events in Europe at the start of the 20th century. How valid is this and what can be done to tackle populism?
PODCAST | ECB discontinues 500-euro Note. What’s the Real Impact?
It finally happened. The European Central Bank announced withdrawal of 500-euro ($564) banknote. What is the real impact of this decision?
PODCAST | Whistleblowers in Companies: An Ethical Practice?
What circumstances justify a whistleblower´s actions within a company? IESE professor Antonino Vaccaro offers insight on managing whistleblowing ethically.
Social Entrepreneurship Network – A Project Realized
Last march, we decided to realize an idea, probably a dream, that had been torturing our consciences – mine in particular – for a long time, a platform where social entrepreneurs and members of the IESE community could meet and collaborate on social projects. We knew it would be a disaster for our already overbooked […]
EU and Immigration (II): Demographic Decline
In the previous post we analyzed the consequences of the massive wave of immigrants who have come to Europe in recent weeks, mainly fleeing the civil war in Syria. Europe has a moral duty to accept them and Germany is leading the process despite the differences that exist between the various member states. But there […]
EU and Immigration (I): Why is it So Hard to Decide?
The immigration crisis seen in recent months, which has blown up over the past several weeks, is causing Europe to look at itself in the mirror. How should it be managed? How can hundreds of thousands of people from other cultures be integrated? It is worth reflecting on why the European Union (EU) must urgently […]