Category: Analysis

Did a Million Pounds Buy a War? Johnson, Harborne, and QinetiQ

A £1 million donation, a defense entrepreneur, and a former prime minister turned international advocate. The Johnson–Harborne–QinetiQ connection sheds light on the intersection of political power, private influence, and the business of war.

Big Mistake: Sweden Inches Closer to Euro

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s party wants to explore a path for Swedish euro zone membership. It would be a bad idea for Sweden to give up its own currency.

Europe Is Facing Another Debt Crisis

In 2010-2014, the EU was the scene of a major fiscal crisis. Since then, nobody has treated the root cause, only the symptoms. Therefore, it is no surprise that history is about to repeat itself.

It’s Still East … and West Germany

If East Germans had not felt—and rightly so—that for too many years, all decisions were made by West Germans, less estrangement would likely have resulted.

French Downgrade: Red Crisis Flags in Paris

France’s political elite is out of time: they must form a sustainable government and start fiscal consolidation, or the country risks an economic crisis at least as severe as the one 15 years ago.

Should Europe Get Ready for War?

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.

October 18, 2025
Intelligent Diversity: Yuan Loans Spread Hungarian Debt Risk

Intelligent Diversity: Yuan Loans Spread Hungarian Debt Risk

In a smart debt-management move, the government of Hungary sells treasury securities in China. This sheds new light on European political and economic risk-taking.

October 17, 2025
Christian Villages Are Burning While Syrian President Speaks at UN

Christian Villages Are Burning While Syrian President Speaks at UN

Western heads of state ignore the fact that al-Sharaa’s HTS is classified as a terrorist group by the UN, the EU, and the UK.

October 15, 2025
Portugal: A Template for Europe’s Economic Comeback?

Portugal: A Template for Europe’s Economic Comeback?

The government in Lisbon can brag about having eliminated its budget deficit. How does this benefit the economy—if at all?

October 14, 2025
Bureaucratic Climatism Stifles Europe’s Future

Bureaucratic Climatism Stifles Europe’s Future

Fault lines continue to show themselves in the European Parliament, as the EU finally realises the folly that is its latest iteration of its Green Deal rules.

October 13, 2025
Europe’s Debt Crisis: A Different Viewpoint

Europe’s Debt Crisis: A Different Viewpoint

Comparing the market and par values of sovereign debt may seem like a dry exercise, but it reveals critical insights into the European economy.

October 10, 2025
Von der Leyen’s War on Competitiveness: Overregulation Killing Innovation

Von der Leyen’s War on Competitiveness: Overregulation Killing Innovation

Brussels has turned compliance into a religion, and small businesses are paying the price.

October 9, 2025
Orbán Is Right: The Euro Would Cripple Hungary

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.

October 8, 2025
Pope Leo: ‘He Who Supports the Death Penalty Is Not Pro-Life’

Pope Leo: ‘He Who Supports the Death Penalty Is Not Pro-Life’

Contemporary Vatican abolitionism does not arise from the Gospel or from Catholic Tradition, but from a blend of progressive theology and European political pressure.

October 8, 2025
Babiš’ Victory Heralds the Rise of a Much Needed Pro-Peace Bloc

Babiš’ Victory Heralds the Rise of a Much Needed Pro-Peace Bloc

To Hungary, Slovakia, and Czechia, the buzzwords of ‘European unity’ ring thin if they risk leading the continent further into a war whose front is so close to themselves.

October 6, 2025
Brussels’ Green Dream Is Driving Jobs Abroad

Brussels’ Green Dream Is Driving Jobs Abroad

Green idealism has turned into industrial suicide: Europe pays the price while Tesla and China reap the gains.

October 6, 2025
Historic Game Changer: How Reform UK Is Redrawing the Political Playbook

Historic Game Changer: How Reform UK Is Redrawing the Political Playbook

A century ago, Labour overtook the Liberals. Now, Farage’s party may be on track to replace the Conservatives.

October 5, 2025