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Benjamin Leruth

I am a Research Associate at the University of Kent, working as part of the NORFACE research project entitled 'Welfare State Futures: Our Children’s Europe' (WelfSOC). My research interests include Euroscepticism, differentiated integration in the European Union and comparative party politics in Europe.

I hold a PhD in Politics from the University of Edinburgh, a LL.M. in European Law from the University of Kent and a BA in Political Science from the University of Namur (Belgium). Prior to joining Kent, I worked as a Teaching Fellow in Politics at the University of Bath, and as a guest researcher at the ARENA Centre for European Studies (University of Oslo). I tweet @BenLeruth.

Panama Papers Series

With Pirates on the horizon, Iceland's government may not survive the Panama Papers

Apr 04, 2016 15:41 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

The release of the Panama Papers will have a huge impact around the world. But Iceland deserves some particular attention. According to documents leaked from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, several Icelandic...

Economy

Coronavirus impact likely to affect Japan’s export recovery, says Oxford Economics

After exports to China had picked up in previous months, the renewed contraction in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak underscores risks to growth and dents hope for a near-term export recovery, according to the latest...

BI likely to lower benchmark rate to 4.75 pct amid benign CPI inflation, slower growth: Scotiabank

Bank Indonesia (BI) is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by 25 bp to 4.75 percent on Thursday afternoon amid benign CPI inflation and slowing economic growth, according to the latest research report from...

Australian bonds remain flat as investors await January employment report

The Australian bonds remained flat during morning trading hours Wednesday ahead of the countrys labour market report for the month of January, due to be released on February 20 by 00:30GMT. The yield on Australias...

UK gilts jump despite encouraging labour market, jobless rate stays at 45-year low

The United Kingdoms jumped during European trading hours Tuesday even as the countrys labour market remained solid and promising, with the unemployment rate remaining at a 45-year low. The yield on the benchmark 10-year...

German bunds surge after February ZEW economic sentiment disappoints investors

The German bunds surged during afternoon session Tuesday after the countrys ZEW economic sentiment for the month of February, released today, disappointed market sentiments, while the index for current conditions worsened...

Politics

Michelle Obama, Barack Obama: They ‘see each other again’ after leaving White House and sending daughters to college

Michelle Obama and Barack Obama remain the popular power couple that they are even after leaving the White House. In a recent public appearance, the former first lady of the United States also shared how going back to...

Donald Trump shockingly allows host to insult Ivanka Trump; POTUS denies daughter’s breast implant rumors

Donald Trump has said a lot of creepy things about his eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump. In fact, the father and daughters unique relationship has been a cause of speculation among their critics. In 2004, the POTUS was...

Donald Trump hits Mike Bloomberg below the belt with controversial video; POTUS calls him ‘Mini Mike’

Donald Trump just hit out at Mike Bloomberg and accused him of buying the Democrat nation. However, it wasnt this particular tweet that proved how dirty the POTUSs tactics could be. After a series of heated exchanges on...

Melania Trump’s outfit at Daytona 500 criticized, called ‘odd’ by netizen

Melania Trump attended the Daytona 500 with her husband, Donald Trump. However, it was the FLOTUSs attire that captured the attention of one netizen. On Twitter, one netizen questioned the first ladys decision to wear a...

Donald Trump’s son Barron could follow in Melania’s footsteps with surprising career choice

Barron Trumps future career has been predicted by a commentator from the United States. Jadan Horyn said that Melania Trump and Donald Trumps only son could follow in the FLOTUSs footsteps and enter the world of...

Science

Antarctica: Ice dropped down a borehole creates an interesting sound

Antarctica is not usually known as a place to have some fun in, save for influencers who plan on taking a trip. However, scientists have discovered an interesting part about the arctic, such as the sounds that come from...

Aliens: Scientists plan exploring other Earth-like planets in search of alien life

Space agencies all over the world continue to explore what lies beyond Earth and into the cosmos. Now, a group of scientists claims that alien life forms may exist in other exoplanets similar to that of Earth. Over the...

Asteroids: Rock traveling 48,400 mph heading towards Earth, says NASA

Another asteroid is apparently on its way towards Earth as space agency NASAs asteroid trackers have caught sight of the rock. A new report reveals how fast the asteroid is going, and whether or not it would actually...

Aliens: Extra-terrestrial hunter organization makes their data available to the public

For decades, various organizations and agencies, both public and private, have been on the search for signs of extra-terrestrials or life beyond Earth. One ET hunting organization, in particular, is asking the public for...

The ice melt in Antarctica 129,000 years ago caused a drastic increase in sea levels

Climate change is an issue that many are bringing to light and urging influential figures to make a change in the process, with activists like Greta Thunberg headlining the movement. Looking back at the cause of an extreme...

Technology

‘The Last of Us 2’ demo at PAX East 2020 is unlikely packed with major spoilers

Fans who are lucky enough to attend the upcoming PAX East 2020 next week would be close to playing an actual The Last of Us 2 gameplay during the event. Aside from experiencing the sequels gameplay performance, fans are...

Nvidia announces ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ edition of RTX 2080 Ti, but they won’t be sold in stores

The partnership of Nvidia and Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red is possibly one of the most significant collaborations in the gaming industry today. It would not be surprising if the hype around it will only grow...

‘Warcraft 3: Reforged’ is very unlikely getting an overhaul in the campaign cutscenes.

The hype around the Warcraft 3: Reforged was immediately replaced with overwhelming negative feedback upon the remastered games full release. Players quickly pointed out gameplay bugs and missing features they thought...

‘Boruto’ chapter 43 release date, spoilers: Boro injured By Sarada’s Chidori but might escape with Naruto

Boruto chapter 43 will finally arrive in a couple of days. However, various spoilers have already made their way. The most surprising part is that while Saradas Chidori attack is effective against Boros core, the Kara...

‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ is not the end of the series, but it might be for Sora

There has been quite a confusion on the future of the video game franchise beyond Kingdom Hearts 3. But the release of the latest DLC titled ReMind seemingly suggests that the series will go on beyond the 2019 main title...

Digital Currency

Blockchain Revolution Series: Citi Jumps On The Bandwagon Of Blockchain For Trade Finance Business

Crypto Technicals: ETH/USD closes above 5-DMA, set to resume bullish momentum

Crypto Technicals: BTC/USD consolidates previous session's spike, 'Golden Cross' keeps scope for further upside

Law

Did they see it coming? How fortune-telling took hold in Australia - with women as clients and criminals

Many countries regulate e-cigarettes. South Africa should too

Inside Mexico's war on drugs: Conversations with 'el narco'

Life

Why should my child take swimming lessons? And what do they need to know?

The coronavirus outbreak is the biggest crisis ever to hit international education

Why do people in different countries speak different languages?

Nature

Soil carbon is a valuable resource, but all soil carbon is not created equal

Deep impact: grey seals clap underwater to communicate

Lots of people want to help nature after the bushfires – we must seize the moment

Sports

Manny Pacquiao’s next fight is happening in ‘June or July’

NFL rumor eyes Tom Brady getting a $60 million offer from the Raiders

Michael Schumacher's health: Is the racing champ in good condition?

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: USD/TRY rallies to 8-1/2 month peak as CBRT slashes interest rate

Overbought & selling pressures in major trend signalled by leading oscillators, Bears fall back in range on failure swings at range resistance, RSI shows faded strength to plummet prices below EMAs

FxWirePro: Swedish Krona slumps to 2-week trough on worse-than-expected inflation rate

Market Data

Digital Currency Revolution Series: Bitcoin Price Completes Saucer Formation, With Recent Dips Can It Continue Handle? Long Hedges Intact

Donald Trump shockingly allows host to insult Ivanka Trump; POTUS denies daughter’s breast implant rumors

America’s Roundup: Dollar climbs as weak German data dents euro, Wall Street falls, Gold hits 1-month peak, Oil falls nearly 1% on virus impact-February 19th,2020

UK gilts jump despite encouraging labour market, jobless rate stays at 45-year low

Ivanka Trump caused outrage following Dubai trip, accused of having an ‘underlying motive

FxWirePro:EUR/AUD strongly bearish despite upside attempts

Regulatory Series on Cryptocurrencies: Regulatory Concerns Revolving Around Crypto-Industry Ahead of 2020 US-Election

BI likely to lower benchmark rate to 4.75 pct amid benign CPI inflation, slower growth: Scotiabank

FxWirePro: USD/TRY hits fresh 8-1/2 month peak, jump till 6.0773 likely

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