Episode 109: The Rise of Mass Litigation in Europe – Why Should We Be Worried? with Oscar Guinea

This episode of the Global Economy Podcast features Fredrik Erixon and Oscar Guinea discussing our new study on the rise of mass litigation in Europe.

They explore how collective actions, often imported from the US, are increasingly impacting European firms, especially innovative ones, through legal costs, uncertainty, and changes in compliance behaviour.

The conversation highlights differences between European and US regulatory systems, the role of third-party litigation funding, and the economic consequences for competitiveness and innovation. The Netherlands, Germany, and Portugal emerge as key hotspots due to more accessible legal frameworks. The study warns of significant costs and unintended effects.

You can find the report “The Impact of Increased Mass Litigation in Europe” here.

You can watch a video recording of this conversation here.

You can read a transcript of the chat here.