No Agenda Show 1749 - "Gynocracy"
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Mar 23, 2025 Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, shares her insights on European economic policy. She discusses the complexities of central planning in clean technology and critiques recent energy strategies. The conversation touches on the political climate surrounding recent reforms and the role of media narratives in shaping public perception. They also delve into the effects of regulated industries on innovation and the financial challenges faced by small businesses, weaving in humor and personal anecdotes throughout.
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Climate Change Fading
- Climate change discussion is declining in the media, but remains important in Europe.
- It forms one leg of a three-legged stool, along with other undisclosed topics.
EU's Death Star Meeting
- The EU, likened to the Death Star, held a meeting led by Ursula von der Leyen.
- They discussed energy, simplification omnibuses, and a savings and investment union.
Savings and Investment Union
- Adam Curry interprets von der Leyen's "Savings and Investment Union" as a giant mutual fund.
- He sees this as part of a larger trend towards central planning across industries.