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Classical liberal, techno-optimist 🗽🏗️🌐🛢️
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mathijsbouman.nl
Zou fijn zijn als we de komende verkiezingscampagne (die vandaag blijkbaar is gestart), dat obligate "problemen oplossen van de mensen in het land", niet meer horen.
Vertel welke keuzes je wil maken en welke afweging tussen kosten en baten daarbij hoort.

(column van vorig jaar:)
June 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
turkishliberal.bsky.social
The welfare state should be abolished over the long term.
June 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
turkishliberal.bsky.social
In defense of classical liberalism

www.liberalcurrents.com/in-defense-o...
In Defense of Classical Liberalism
The classical liberals were, after all, liberals, even as we understand the word today. They valued personal liberty and moral equality, and were prepared to undertake radical social reform to advance...
www.liberalcurrents.com
June 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
turkishliberal.bsky.social
www.wsj.com/video/series...
Why Wind And Solar Make Grids More Vulnerable to Blackouts
Renewable energy, like wind and solar, has become a larger part of the overall power supply, but the grid wasn’t designed to handle it. WSJ asks a mechanical engineer for three ways to fix this.
www.wsj.com
June 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Reposted by 0zgurlukcu 🇳🇱🇹🇷
mathijsbouman.nl
"Wie wil nou zo’n auto? Bijna niemand..."
fd.nl/opinie/15549...
Dood waterstofpaard
Alleen de overheid gelooft nog in personenauto’s op waterstof. Hoelang blijft Den Haag nog strooien met subsidies?
fd.nl
May 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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bloomberg.com
BYD's shares plunge nearly 7% while rivals' stocks also fall on concerns of a renewed price war in the EV market
Chinese EV Stocks Tumble After BYD Slashes Prices Up to 35%
BYD Co. led Chinese electric vehicle stocks lower in Hong Kong on Monday, as investors digested the auto giant’s sweeping price cuts of as much as 35% late last week.
bloom.bg
May 26, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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bloomberg.com
Xi Jinping is considering a new version of his Made in China plan to keep a firm grip on manufacturing, even as Trump pushes to revive US factories.
Xi Weighs a New Made-in-China Plan Despite US Call to Rebalance
President Xi Jinping’s government is considering a new version of its master plan to boost production of high-end technological goods, according to people familiar with the matter, signaling its intention to keep a firm grip on manufacturing as President Donald Trump looks to bring more factories back to the US.
bloom.bg
May 26, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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bloomberg.com
In a testy interview, Elon Musk talks with Mishal Husain about the Tesla backlash and his decision to cut back on political spending
Elon Musk on Political Spending: ‘I Think I’ve Done Enough’
At the Qatar Economic Forum, Elon Musk and Mishal Husain talk about the Tesla backlash, AI regulation and DOGE’s success rate.
bloom.bg
May 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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bloomberg.com
A Tokyo penthouse has sold for about $67 million, shedding light on the cost of buying into the city’s booming high-end property market
Luxury Tokyo Penthouse Sold for Over $65 Million in Booming Market
A Tokyo penthouse developed by Swedish buyout firm EQT AB has sold for about ¥9.5 billion ($67 million), shedding light on the cost of buying into the city’s booming high-end property market.
bloom.bg
May 27, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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mathijsbouman.nl
"Vanaf juni wil de EU importtarieven op Oekraïense landbouwproducten heffen, want de Europese boeren zijn bang voor de concurrentie..."

fd.nl/opinie/15561...
Boeren de baas
Elke discussie verstomt als de landbouwlobby ‘voedselzekerheid’ roept. In tijden van internationale onrust is dat een winnend argument.
fd.nl
May 16, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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mathijsbouman.nl
“5% is een onhaalbaar en absurd hoog percentage. In de afgelopen eeuwen is Nederland door heel wat woelige tijden gegaan, maar zelden werd er 5% of meer van het bbp aan defensie uitgegeven…”

fd.nl/politiek/155...
Er moet meer geld naar defensie, maar 5% is absurd
Mathijs Bouman zet vraagtekens bij de nieuwe Navo-norm. Die is historisch gezien erg hoog.
fd.nl
May 17, 2025 at 6:54 AM
turkishliberal.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/db0d...
‘Crazy’ data rules hit German plans to boost army reserve
Reservists’ association says Berlin has lost contact with almost a million potential reservists
www.ft.com
May 27, 2025 at 6:34 AM
turkishliberal.bsky.social
Interessant artikel over Franse luiheid

www.trouw.nl/nieuws/de-fr...
De Franse slag bestaat echt
Fransen werken minder graag en minder lange weken. Wérkelijk leven, dat doe je op vakantie of tijdens een lang weekend met familie of vrienden.
www.trouw.nl
May 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
turkishliberal.bsky.social
www.euractiv.com/section/eet/...
More LNG needed as EU energy transition stalls, EU energy regulator warns - Euractiv
Europe is off-track on cleaner options which need a boost anyway to cut gas demand, ACER says, calling to secure liquified natural gas volumes for the next 3-5 years at the same time.
www.euractiv.com
May 25, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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joemillerjr.ft.com
One of the best arguments for free trade is that tariffs are actually very hard (and expensive) to enforce.

Case in point: Chinese manufacturers are already fraudulently undervaluing cargo sent to US; CBP is struggling to keep up.

More in today's @financialtimes.com

on.ft.com/4iMqpwN
Chinese exporters undervalue cargo to skirt Trump tariffs
[FREE TO READ] Suppliers to small US businesses claim to reduce costs of duties in fraud that is difficult to police
on.ft.com
May 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
turkishliberal.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
Brussels tries (again) to build its elusive single market
We’ve been here before. Will a Commission plan to tear down internal trade barriers work this time?
www.politico.eu
May 25, 2025 at 6:51 AM
turkishliberal.bsky.social
www.euractiv.com/section/econ...
Stop Bureaucracy: Releasing Europe’s Potential, Rebuilding Trust - Euractiv
Bureaucracy threatens Europe’s economy, social systems, and green transformation. To secure prosperity, freedom, and creativity, the “Stop Bureaucracy” initiative calls for smart, proportionate, and business-friendly rules that empower citizens, support trust, and keep Europe open, competitive, and future-ready.
www.euractiv.com
May 25, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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cnbc.com
Analysts who follow Apple say the idea of an American-made iPhone is impossible at worst and highly expensive at best.
Here’s how much a 'Made in the USA' iPhone would cost
The White House says Trump believes Apple can make iPhones in the U.S., but there are many reasons analysts say that's likely not possible.
cnb.cx
May 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
turkishliberal.bsky.social
archive.ph/Hwwft
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May 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
turkishliberal.bsky.social
www.upstreamonline.com/energy-secur...
EU was ‘too enthusiastic’ about green switch, says Uniper executive
EU nations trying to balance economic growth with climate change policies, with energy security front of mind following the Ukraine war
www.upstreamonline.com
May 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
turkishliberal.bsky.social
www.euractiv.com/section/eet/...
Climate concern fades in Germany, survey finds - Euractiv
Less than a third of people are convinced Germany can tackle the consequences of climate change.
www.euractiv.com
May 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
turkishliberal.bsky.social
The hypocrisy of the European elites is staggering

www.euractiv.com/section/eet/...
EU leaders under fire for private jet ride from Brussels to Luxembourg - Euractiv
Tilly Metz, a Luxembourgish MEP for the Greens, said the trip is a "scandal".
www.euractiv.com
May 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
turkishliberal.bsky.social
dit artikel beschrijft goed waarom de overheid zo inefficiënt is in Nederland imo
May 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
turkishliberal.bsky.social
Energy prices push chemicals groups to explore exit from Europe

archive.ph/2025.05.11-1...
archive.ph
May 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
turkishliberal.bsky.social
De bouw van duizenden woningen in Weesp loopt jarenlang vertraging alleen maar omdat een paar natuur activisten eindeloos aan het procederen zijn. Ze blijven maar door procederen en iedereens tijd verspillen. Hier moet echt iets aan gedaan worden

archive.ph/2025.05.11-1...
archive.ph
May 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM