Day: December 30, 2021

An Unpublished History of the Habsburg Empire

The author starts from the principle that the study of the Habsburg Monarchy has for too long suffered from an analytical bias: scholars have regularly considered the Empire as something external to the nationalities that suffered under its oppression. This perspective presumes that the weaker forces, compelled to develop defensive measures, became stronger, jeopardizing the Empire’s stronghold.

Inflation: A Silver Lining

Central banks are recognizing that their own sustained monetary expansion has now awoken the sleeping giant of inflation. The goal now is to avoid trapping us in the same protracted inflation period we experienced 40 years ago. 

One Year After Brexit, UK Food Trade Suffering

The main culprit for the drop in exports was a decrease in sales to the EU caused by both the COVID-19 pandemic and the new trade barriers with Europe. The UK lost 24% of its sales to the EU, worth £2.4bn.  

Archbishop Roche on Traditionis Custodes: “the Holy Father has spoken”

Archbishop Roche on the implementation of Traditionis Custodes: “What is important to realize now is that the Holy Father has spoken; the liturgical possibilities are in place; the challenge is to get on with it without licking one’s wounds when no one has been injured. “

An Unpublished History of the Habsburg Empire

An Unpublished History of the Habsburg Empire

The author starts from the principle that the study of the Habsburg Monarchy has for too long suffered from an analytical bias: scholars have regularly considered the Empire as something external to the nationalities that suffered under its oppression. This perspective presumes that the weaker forces, compelled to develop defensive measures, became stronger, jeopardizing the Empire’s stronghold.

December 30, 2021
Inflation: A Silver Lining

Inflation: A Silver Lining

Central banks are recognizing that their own sustained monetary expansion has now awoken the sleeping giant of inflation. The goal now is to avoid trapping us in the same protracted inflation period we experienced 40 years ago. 

December 30, 2021
One Year After Brexit, UK Food Trade Suffering

One Year After Brexit, UK Food Trade Suffering

The main culprit for the drop in exports was a decrease in sales to the EU caused by both the COVID-19 pandemic and the new trade barriers with Europe. The UK lost 24% of its sales to the EU, worth £2.4bn.  

December 30, 2021
Belarus: Regime Critics Worried by Proposed Changes to Constitution

Belarus: Regime Critics Worried by Proposed Changes to Constitution

If passed, it is feared current President Alexander Lukashenko, long accused of being of the authoritarian persuasion, would be able to consolidate and extend his power, only leaving office in 2035 after reigning 41 years.

December 30, 2021
The French are Today’s Eurosceptics

The French are Today’s Eurosceptics

The survey reveals three major differences between the French reaction and that of the Italians and Germans. 

December 30, 2021
Archbishop Roche on <i>Traditionis Custodes</i>: “the Holy Father has spoken”

Archbishop Roche on <i>Traditionis Custodes</i>: “the Holy Father has spoken”

Archbishop Roche on the implementation of Traditionis Custodes: “What is important to realize now is that the Holy Father has spoken; the liturgical possibilities are in place; the challenge is to get on with it without licking one’s wounds when no one has been injured. “

December 30, 2021
“Not made to live like a brute”: Remembering Dante Alighieri

“Not made to live like a brute”: Remembering Dante Alighieri

Dante Alighieri’s significance stems from his work and extends beyond it. He is the quintessential European figure, epitomising the different strands which make Europe a culturally rich and distinct continent.

December 30, 2021