Month: December 2023

An Activist King is Bad for Britain

By recklessly tying the Crown to progressive issues, Charles erodes the neutrality on which his constitutional role rests.

Kirk and Scruton: The Cornerstones of Modern Conservatism

Kirk and Scruton: The Cornerstones of Modern Conservatism

Both Kirk and Scruton teach us what it means to be really human.

December 12, 2023
Italy Quits China’s Belt and Road Initiative After Broken Promises

Italy Quits China’s Belt and Road Initiative After Broken Promises

Since joining the BRI in 2019, Italy’s exports to China increased by €4 billion while China’s exports to Italy skyrocketed by nearly €20 billion.

December 12, 2023
Germany’s Traffic Light Coalition Hits Red as SPD-Green Party Congresses Unravel

Germany’s Traffic Light Coalition Hits Red as SPD-Green Party Congresses Unravel

Internal division over migration appears to be tearing Germany’s governing coalition apart.

December 12, 2023
Visegrad Farmers Call for Joint Action on Ukrainian Imports

Visegrad Farmers Call for Joint Action on Ukrainian Imports

Supporting the Ukrainian economy cannot come at the cost of undermining Central European farmers, interest groups say.

December 12, 2023
Heightened Security Measures at Christmas Markets Across Europe

Heightened Security Measures at Christmas Markets Across Europe

Officials have warned of the growing risk posed by Islamist militants.

December 12, 2023
Plato’s Academy: The School of Philosophers

Plato’s Academy: The School of Philosophers

The interpersonal relationship between philosophers is irreplaceable.

December 12, 2023
America’s Elites Are Not Fit for Purpose

America’s Elites Are Not Fit for Purpose

The termites have been feasting on rot of the American establishment for a long time.

December 11, 2023
Not So Fast: Swedish Socialists Take Credit for Defeating a Bill They Supported

Not So Fast: Swedish Socialists Take Credit for Defeating a Bill They Supported

“You damned liars. You voted for [the legislation],” MEP Charlie Weimers said on X. “I know because I sat opposite you when you did it.”

December 11, 2023
Study: Ukraine’s Accession Could Cost EU €190 Billion

Study: Ukraine’s Accession Could Cost EU €190 Billion

The German Economic Institute says 17% of the EU’s current seven-year budget would be absorbed by Ukraine

December 11, 2023
Why do Europeans Find the EU Undemocratic?

Why do Europeans Find the EU Undemocratic?

The coming EU elections might be the last chance for Eurocrats to mend the growing gap between the voters and the institutions. The European Conservative will pay close attention to the coming campaign period, and so should you.

December 11, 2023
“We are rebels out of fidelity”: An Interview with <strong>Julien Langella</strong>

“We are rebels out of fidelity”: An Interview with <strong>Julien Langella</strong>

“Our first effort must be to remake strong Catholics—not to create wise monkeys but burning hearts, because only they can speak to other burning hearts.”

December 11, 2023
All Tories Want for Christmas Is Boris Back

All Tories Want for Christmas Is Boris Back

Just 16 months ago, they were doing their best to kick him out.

December 11, 2023