Rafael Pinto Borges is the founder and chairman of Nova Portugalidade, a Lisbon-based, conservative and patriotically-minded think tank. A political scientist and a historian, he has written on numerous national and international publications. You may find him on X as @rpintoborges.
Europe’s Hour of Peril

Europe’s Hour of Peril

The continent’s leaders call for defining the conflict in terms of morality. But wars are not morality plays. Wars are struggles of power and interest.

September 23, 2025
Reasonable Left-Wingers Must Denounce Political Violence Before It’s Too Late

Reasonable Left-Wingers Must Denounce Political Violence Before It’s Too Late

Should civil dialogue become impossible, the road to civil conflict will be wide open.

September 20, 2025
Are We the Baddies?

Are We the Baddies?

On free speech, Europe is increasingly an example—of what not to do

September 11, 2025
“Chat Control betrays Europe’s self-professed image as a protector of human rights”—Free Speech Advocate <strong>Yaël Ossowski</strong>

“Chat Control betrays Europe’s self-professed image as a protector of human rights”—Free Speech Advocate <strong>Yaël Ossowski</strong>

“Once Chat Control is implemented, it will mean that there is a legal process to mandate that all information be made available to authorities at all times.”

September 5, 2025
We Should All Stop Pretending There Will Be European Troops in Ukraine

We Should All Stop Pretending There Will Be European Troops in Ukraine

Europe’s best move would be to stop resisting Trump, admit it can’t shoulder Ukraine alone, and push for a bitter but necessary negotiated peace over endless war.

September 3, 2025
Portugal’s Anti-Abortion Ad: Speech Is Free as Long as It Doesn’t Offend

Portugal’s Anti-Abortion Ad: Speech Is Free as Long as It Doesn’t Offend

It isn’t just about abortion, it is about the people’s right to express their opposition to it.

June 14, 2025
Hurricane Ventura Shatters Portuguese Politics

Hurricane Ventura Shatters Portuguese Politics

PM Luis Montenegro faces a choice: Forge a robust right-wing government with Chega or cling to the cordon sanitaire and overrule the people’s wishes.

Hungary Is Right: The ICC Should Be Dismantled

Hungary Is Right: The ICC Should Be Dismantled

The Court enforces ideology, not law—and Hungary is right to walk away.

“Europe’s getting sidelined, and it’s got itself to blame”—Policy Expert <strong>Eldar Mamedov</strong>

“Europe’s getting sidelined, and it’s got itself to blame”—Policy Expert <strong>Eldar Mamedov</strong>

It is “not just because the world’s shifting, but because its political class has botched the response with a mix of hubris, warmongering, and strategic myopia.”

Portugal’s Populist Moment: Can CHEGA Restore Sovereignty?

Portugal’s Populist Moment: Can CHEGA Restore Sovereignty?

Portugal’s ruling elites dismantled the country’s border controls. Now they face a political revolt.

Von der Leyen Has No Business Telling Vučić and Fico Where They Can Go

Von der Leyen Has No Business Telling Vučić and Fico Where They Can Go

Brussels is enforcing its vision of Europe by branding dissent as betrayal.

Power Failure: The Cost of Green Dogma

Power Failure: The Cost of Green Dogma

The blackout in Spain and Portugal shows how the irrational fetishisation of renewables ignores their inherent limitations.

April 29, 2025