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Are Europe’s Conservatives Ready To Do Ideological Battle?

Sven R. Larson February 13, 2026

Almost 40 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, we see the first big crack in the ‘democratic’ version of socialism, giving conservatives a historic opportunity to make Europe great again.

The Welfare State Germany Can’t Pay For

Sven R. Larson February 11, 2026

A large majority rejects the socialist welfare state as unaffordable. This is a golden opportunity to turn Germany in a more conservative, more prosperous direction.

Hungarians Facing Two Different Futures

Sven R. Larson December 2, 2025

The leak of an alleged plan by the opposition to raise taxes drastically sharpens the contrast between two choices in the April elections.

Belgium in Fiscal Peril: Expect a Winter of Austerity

Sven R. Larson November 7, 2025

In a pattern eerily similar to other EU states, the Belgian government stands and falls with its own inability to balance its finances. The price will be paid by taxpayers.

Sweden: Democratic Socialism in Practice

Sven R. Larson November 5, 2025

Contrary to widespread myths and errors being produced by right-of-center pundits, the Swedish experience with democratic socialism was not short, and it never ended.

Pope Leo Follows in Francis’ Footsteps

Gaetano Masciullo October 19, 2025

The new pope is advised by a Curia that remains Bergoglian in orientation—progressive in theology and socialist in politics.

Germany’s Welfare Model Has Reached the End of the Road

Sven R. Larson August 26, 2025

Chancellor Merz has conceded that Germany can no longer sustain its expansive welfare state—a fiscal surrender to economic reality that other nations may soon be forced to replicate.

Euros & Dollars: France Deserved Its Downgrade

Sven R. Larson June 4, 2024

Unless the French political leadership does something radical, more downgrades are coming.

Euros & Dollars: This Is Sinking Europe’s Economy

Sven R. Larson April 5, 2024

EU member states must decide between prioritizing reduced ‘inequality’ or increased economic growth.

Euros & Dollars: Slovakia Tiptoes Toward Spending Reforms

Sven R. Larson February 7, 2024

There is a big need for structural reforms to the Slovakian welfare state. Such reforms require a level of political leadership that Europe so far has only seen in Hungary.

Tag: economic redistribution

Are Europe’s Conservatives Ready To Do Ideological Battle?

The Welfare State Germany Can’t Pay For

Hungarians Facing Two Different Futures

Belgium in Fiscal Peril: Expect a Winter of Austerity

Pope Leo Follows in Francis’ Footsteps

Germany’s Welfare Model Has Reached the End of the Road

Euros & Dollars: France Deserved Its Downgrade

Euros & Dollars: This Is Sinking Europe’s Economy

Euros & Dollars: Slovakia Tiptoes Toward Spending Reforms

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