Regulatory Uncertainty Over Emergency Powers in Switzerland
Democratic process and federalism concerns raise questions about the Swiss government’s COVID-19 policies.
Regulatory Delivery Lessons From COVID-19 Responses
Amid uncertainty, countries must learn from previous inadequacies in risk-based regulation and compliance measures.
Mexico’s Untimely Fight Against Coronavirus
Mexico’s citizens and economy suffer because the President failed to invoke the only constitutional tool to fight COVID-19.
COVID-19 and Access to Medical Care in the United States
Although Congress has failed to take big steps to ensure access to COVID-19 care, states are taking small but significant steps.
Old Norms and New Challenges in Spain’s Response to COVID-19
Executive and legislative branches of Spain’s government wield debatable legal authority in times of crisis.
The Trump Administration’s Pandemic Response Is Structured to Fail
Poor organizational choices have hampered the government’s management of COVID-19.
The Disjointed Dutch Policies to Fight COVID-19
The Dutch need to coordinate their different regulatory and behavioral responses to tackle COVID-19.
South Korea’s Success Against COVID-19
Transparency, communication, and collaboration are the key weapons in the fight against COVID-19.
COVID-19 and Cooperative Administrative Federalism in Germany
Germany’s response to COVID-19 consists of federal delegation, state regulation, and multi-level cooperation.
Continuous Judicial Review in Coronavirus Times
The Israeli judiciary exerts oversight and influence over the executive’s COVID-19 response.
Rescuing the European Economy from COVID-19
Political and constitutional constraints hinder the EU’s response to the economic crisis.
Regulating in Times of Tragic Choices
As Italy begins its second phase of COVID-19 regulation, trust in government regulatory action is essential.