Category: Analysis

Should Europe Get Ready for War?

Even if you were to quadruple defence spending, if no-one is willing to fight for you, there would be no consequence.

Orbán Is Right: The Euro Would Cripple Hungary

Prime Minister Orbán recently confirmed that Hungary has no intentions of joining the euro zone. This is one of his best and most consequential policy decisions ever.

The High Cost of Cutting Trade Ties with Israel

The High Cost of Cutting Trade Ties with Israel

The EU is ready to sacrifice competitiveness and credibility on the altar of ideology (again.)

September 16, 2025
France Is Drifting Into a Greek-Style Crisis

France Is Drifting Into a Greek-Style Crisis

Like a rudderless ship, France is sailing straight for the same cliffs that broke the Greek economy 15 years ago. Will President Macron meet his Waterloo in the hallowed hallways of the IMF?

September 10, 2025
Left to Right, MEPs Tear Into von der Leyen’s Hollow Agenda

Left to Right, MEPs Tear Into von der Leyen’s Hollow Agenda

The Commission’s current course increasingly resembles a centralist, homogenizing project disconnected from reality.

September 10, 2025
Bis or Ter Repetita: France in Desperate Need of a Prime Minister

Bis or Ter Repetita: France in Desperate Need of a Prime Minister

By refusing to dissolve the Assembly, Macron apparently doesn’t want to put an end to the French political crisis he himself created.

September 9, 2025
Putting Words to the Problem: What’s Behind the Education Crisis in France?

Putting Words to the Problem: What’s Behind the Education Crisis in France?

For the first time, voices are rising to expose the real culprits behind the collapse of the French national education system.

September 8, 2025
Europe’s International Relevance Depends on Defense of Natural Law

Europe’s International Relevance Depends on Defense of Natural Law

Europe could once again become attractive by presenting itself as a civilization capable of uniting prosperity and dignity.

September 7, 2025
Fact-Checking: Europe Still Buys Russian Energy 

Fact-Checking: Europe Still Buys Russian Energy 

While the EU is pivoting to American LNG, the switch comes with a price premium and security of supply concerns.

September 5, 2025
Romania’s Economic Fork in the Road

Romania’s Economic Fork in the Road

Facing a major budget gap, Bucharest must choose: fix the deficit or launch a broader economic rescue. So far, Prime Minister Bolojan has shown little leadership to do either.

September 4, 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
Slovakia Is Next on the Fiscal Cutting Board

Slovakia Is Next on the Fiscal Cutting Board

Slovakia faces the same budget dilemma as Germany. Whether Prime Minister Fico will match Chancellor Merz’s bold move to announce an end to the welfare state remains to be seen.

September 2, 2025
President Nawrocki’s Opening Salvo: A Precision Assault on the Tusk System

President Nawrocki’s Opening Salvo: A Precision Assault on the Tusk System

The Polish head of state’s first moves are not mere partisan sparring—they are about addressing the structural defects within the state.

September 1, 2025
Can Trump Get the EU to Roll Back Its Environmental and Digital Rules?

Can Trump Get the EU to Roll Back Its Environmental and Digital Rules?

The tariff negotiations offer the EU a vital opportunity to pursue a fundamental change of direction.

September 1, 2025