Month: May 2023

The Portuguese Right Unites Against Lula’s Visit

Chega managed to host the largest demonstration ever against a foreign head of state—and, in another first, secured unity among disparate factions of the Portuguese Right, which usually compete rather than cooperate.

The Central European Paradox

Twenty years ago, Central Europe had the lowest birth rate in the EU. The region has seen the greatest improvement in recent years. At the same time, female employment is also at its peak, the at-risk-of-poverty rate is much lower, and real earnings are rising steadily.

Tradition in a Homeless World

Defending tradition in an anti-traditional world such as ours requires both belief and boldness. Tim Stanley manifests both, combining wry humour and a sense of peace with the world unseen in many political polemics.

European Parliament Divided Over Chat Control

While the EPP tried to reassure colleagues that the proposed legislation preventing child sexual abuse does not violate the personal privacy of EU citizens, many MEPs remain unconvinced, calling for different approaches.

Centrist Bill To Abolish Pension Reform?

The LIOT group announced its intention to propose a new bill to repeal the pension reform. They will focus specifically on the repeal of Article 7—the one that pushes back the legal retirement age from 62 to 64 years.