The Nanny State Index ranks European countries by how much they interfere in your lifestyle choices — from what you eat and drink to whether you smoke or vape. The higher the ranking, the more overbearing the rules; the lower the ranking, the freer the country. Created by the IEA’s Christopher Snowdon with the assistance of partners across Europe, it exposes the growing creep of paternalistic regulation. Since its launch in 2016, the Index has sparked widespread media attention and debate across the continent.
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) runs the index.
